Audrey I. (Raymond) Okula, 80, 0f Troy, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the Bradford County Manor.
She was the loving wife of Stephen C. Okula. The couple married May 17, 1958 and had 59 happy years together.
Audrey was born on October 13, 1937 in East Moriches, NY, daughter of the late Henry O. and Audrey I. (Jessup) Raymond.
For many years she was a Customer Service Representative for General Electric and was an Avon Sales Representative. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Troy and taught Sunday School there.
Audrey enjoyed talking about politics including the Pro-Life movement and Racial Equality. She liked watching both horse and auto racing, and was a big Dale Earnhardt fan.
She and Stephen raised and showed German Shepherds nationwide and was an officer in many dog organizations. Audrey volunteered at Rainbow Riders in Troy. After failing health took them to the Bradford County Manor, Audrey and Stephen were seen daily holding hands and watching the Catholic Channel on the television. As a supportive grandmother Audrey could always be seen at her grandchildren’s events, activities, and performances.
She was the loving wife of Stephen C. Okula. The couple married May 17, 1958 and had 59 happy years together.
Audrey was born on October 13, 1937 in East Moriches, NY, daughter of the late Henry O. and Audrey I. (Jessup) Raymond.
For many years she was a Customer Service Representative for General Electric and was an Avon Sales Representative. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Troy and taught Sunday School there.
Audrey enjoyed talking about politics including the Pro-Life movement and Racial Equality. She liked watching both horse and auto racing, and was a big Dale Earnhardt fan.
She and Stephen raised and showed German Shepherds nationwide and was an officer in many dog organizations. Audrey volunteered at Rainbow Riders in Troy. After failing health took them to the Bradford County Manor, Audrey and Stephen were seen daily holding hands and watching the Catholic Channel on the television. As a supportive grandmother Audrey could always be seen at her grandchildren’s events, activities, and performances.
Surviving are her husband Stephen; children: Paul (Norma-jeanne) Okula, Center Moriches, NY; Sheila (Richard) Wilson, Troy, PA and David (Shirley) Okula, Willard, MO; grandchildren: John Okula, Allison (Gino) Martuscello, Michelle (Marcus) Redline, Brian Wilson, Brittany Wilson and fiancée Damien Romaine, Christopher Wilson Jennifer (Steven) Wrightson, Jeffrey DeLeree, and Darlene (Allan) Chase, Laura Okula; great grandchildren: Rachael Ann and Christopher Okula, Luciana Rose and Joseph Paul Martuscello, Tyler and Brendan Wrightson, Mara and Brook Deleree, Draven, Jocelyn, and Amelia Chase; brother Robert Raymond, Grove City, OH; sister Katherine Raymond, Athens, PA; sister-in-law Jeneniene Raymond; several nieces and nephews including special niece Theresa Seitz and special nephew Kevin Raymond.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Henry Raymond and her sister Mary Raymond.
The Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, February 3, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Troy, PA
with Rev. Fr. Ed Michelini officiating.
Burial followed in St. John’s Cemetery.
The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Troy has been entrusted with the
arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made in Audrey’s memory to the St. John’s Sunday School c/o St. Michael Parish 106 North Washington Street Canton, PA 17724.
Send Condolences at: www.VickeryFH.com
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Henry Raymond and her sister Mary Raymond.
The Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, February 3, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Troy, PA
with Rev. Fr. Ed Michelini officiating.
Burial followed in St. John’s Cemetery.
The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Troy has been entrusted with the
arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made in Audrey’s memory to the St. John’s Sunday School c/o St. Michael Parish 106 North Washington Street Canton, PA 17724.
Send Condolences at: www.VickeryFH.com
