BERNARD LEE RABER
Bernard Lee Raber, 82 of Blacksville, WV passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at his residence.
He was born March 8, 1943 at Blacksville, WV, a son of the late Carl E. Raber Sr. and Florence J. Rogers Raber.
Bernie was a retired journeyman ironworker and he was a member of Ironworkers Local 549 in Wheeling, WV. He was a member of the Waynesburg Lodge #153 of AF & AM. He also was a member of the Bula Baptist Church.
Bernie never met a stranger. He loved to work in his garage. He owned and operated Bernie’s Auto Clinic for many years.
Surviving is his wife of 62 years, Ruth Moore Raber, whom he married on November 17, 1963; two sons Bernard Raber of Wana and Bryan Raber and his wife Lisa of Jakes Run; one brother, Cecil B. Raber and his wife Linda of Melbourne, Florida; three grandchildren, Crysann Moore and her husband Curtis, Joseph Raber and his wife Samantha, and Bryson Raber; and two great-grandchildren, Charlee Moore and Jeremiah Moore.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Bernard Lee Raber, Jr.; and three brothers, Carl E. Raber, Jr., Alvin K. Raber, and Ronnie Raber.
The family would like to give a special thanks to WVU Hospice and Melissa Howard for the love and compassion show to Bernie and his family during his illness.
Friends may call at the Owen-Neely Funeral Home, 5894 Mason-Dixon Highway, Blacksville, WV from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday. April 25, 2025. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11:00 AM Saturday with Pastor Drew Reveal officiating. Interment will follow in the Blacksville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bula Baptist Church, c/o Loretta Sanders, Treasurer, 7362 Mason-Dixon Highway, Wana, WV 26590.