Raymond R Hirsch, 79, died on March 7, 2021 in his home located in West Salem, Ohio. Ray was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 1st, 1941 to parents Joseph and Mildred (Schmitz) Hirsch. He married his wife Mary Kathleen Kavanaugh on May 19, 1962. He retired from Westinghouse Credit Corp. He was a member of the St. Stephen Catholic Church in West Salem where he volunteered and served as a Eucharistic Minister and he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Raymond also enjoyed fishing and boating.
Ray leaves behind his sons Raymond R (Betsy) Hirsch Jr. of Berea, Thomas J Hirsch of Fairview Park and James E. Hirsch of West Salem; a daughter Rosemarie (Robert) Spisak of Olmsted Township and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Kathleen Hirsch who died July 25, 2010 and brother, Joseph Hirsch.
There will be a private family service held at a later date and then Raymond will be buried at Ashland County Memorial Park. Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem is assisting the family. The family would find great comfort if you share a memory or picture of Raymond on the funeral home’s website at mattesonfh.com.
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