Raymond David Bartling Sr. of Wading River, entered eternal life September 22, 2023. Born January 29, 1943. He was retired from Sears after 40 years as an Automotive Technician. His maternal grandfather was owner of Blankenbush Drug Store at 21 North Centre Street in Merchantville and he had fond memories of going there after school and sitting at the counter having an ice cream cone. He is survived by his wife Patricia, sisters Maribeth
(Charles) Durr and Fay Bartling, sons Raymond Jr. (Vanny), Scott (Michelle), Keith (Erin), and his five grandchildren, Alyssa, Anthony, Connor, Giana and Sadie. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023, Full obituary.