Nancy M. Raymer 1931-2021

She was born June 14, Flag Day, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Dominic Alexander and Helen Sylves Alexander.

Nancy was a graduate of South High School and spent many years working at the Saxon Club, where she also was a cook in the 80s and 90s. She adored spending time with her lifelong friends whom she cherished. Nancy enjoyed her bus trips to the casino and playing bingo. More recently, she took frequent trips with Easter Seals, where she got to go to her favorite stop, the Dollar Tree. Most of all, she loved family gatherings, especially with her kids and grandchildren, from Raymer family outings to sitting around the dining room table for game night after Sunday family dinner. These times were most appreciated by her family, where her spunky personality always brought about a good laugh.

Her husband, Howard William, whom she married June 14, 1952, preceded her in death Sept. 22, 1979.

Nancy will be deeply missed by her son, Rich (Becky) Raymer of Austintown; two brothers, Thomas “Nick” (Pat Beniston) Alexander of Youngstown and George (Pat) Alexander of Simsbury, Conn.; three grandchildren, RJ (Leslie), Chelsea (Hayden) and Allie. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and -nephews, with whom she was extremely close. Nancy enjoyed being a wife, mother and grandmother and was devoted to all that she loved.

She was preceded in death by her son, Howard Thomas Raymer; and sister-in-law, Vivian “Bebe” Alexander.

The family will receive friends and loved ones 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2021, at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home in Youngstown. A funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Due to COVID-19, all social-distancing practices will be followed. Masks are required.

To view this obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.vaschak-kirilafh.com.

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