Raymond R. Hovanski, 87, of Grafton passed away Wednesday July 10, 2013 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a long illness. He was born October 11, 1925 in Cranberry, WV. And was a Grafton area resident since 1956. Ray worked as a salvage mechanic at the General Motors Chevrolet Plant in Parma for 30 years, retiring in 1980. He served with the United States Marine Corps during W.W. II. Survivors include a step-daughter, Donna Miller of Beckley, WV. And one brother. He was preceded in death by his wife, Estelene, three sisters and one brother. All services will be private. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elyria 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Elyria. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com