Josephine
K. Raney, 76, of Mentor, passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at Lake West
Medical Center in Willoughby. She was born May 17, 1935, in Cleveland.
Josephine was a longtime member of Tops Club in Euclid.
Survivors include her children, Carla Hannan, Rich (MaryLou) Raney Sr. and
Liz Pearson, all of Mentor; grandchildren, Eddie, Kristen, Rich, Jr., Aaron,
Jen, Rick, Michelle, George and Patrick; 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda St. Clair; twin brother,
Edward "Ted" Williams; son-in-law, Bruce Hannan; and parents, Eric and
Elizabeth Williams.
A funeral Mass will take place 10 a.m. Thursday, February 16, 2012 at St.
Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 8560 Mentor Ave., Mentor. The family
will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Brunner Sanden Deitrick
Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
American Heart Association, Great Rivers Affiliate, P.O. Box 163549,
Columbus, OH 43216.
Online obituary at
www.brunners.com.