Raymond Leclerc, 81, of Youngstown died Saturday evening June 4, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born February 8, 1930 in Esch/Alzette Luxembourg the son of Joseph and Tilly Rausch Leclerc.

He was a 1948 graduate of Belvaux High School in Luxembourg and employed in the shipping department for 32 years at General Extrusion in Boardman before retiring in 1989.

Raymond was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niles, church usher, who enjoyed gardening, helping others by teaching, Seneca, New York trips with friends, and served with the Luxembourg Military.

Raymond, who enjoyed spending time with his family and was always willing to give advice, will be deeply missed by his wife Lella Durastante Leclerc whom he married July 5, 1952, and a daughter Patricia Crossley and her husband Duane of Mentor, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by a brother Lucien Leclerc.

Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 8PM at the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles where the Mt. Carmel Bereavement Ministry will conduct prayers at 7:30PM.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30AM Wednesday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, with Fr. Larry Frient officiating, preceded by a 9AM prayer service at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

Family and friends can view this obituary, sign the guestbook, and send e-mail condolences at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.