Raymond "Ray" Jones

Raymond M. Jones Jr.

Raymond “Ray” M. Jones Jr., 57, of Ashland passed away Sunday morning May 12, 2024 at home.  

Born in Somerville, NJ on January 21, 1967 he was the son of the late Jeanette A. (Durose) and Raymond M. Jones Sr.

He was of the Catholic faith.

Ray graduated from Cardinal Brennan High School in 1985.  He also attended HACC where he studied Fire Science.

He was the husband of Gail A. (McFadden) Jones.

Ray was currently employed as the manager for the Borough of Ashland.

Ray had a long career in fire service. He was a Federal Firefighter at Fort Indiantown Gap for over 33 years. Ray served as Captain in 1998 before the Gap switched to state firefighters in 1999. Upon switching to the state, Ray became an Assistant Chief of Fort Indiantown Gap until his retirement in April ‘23.

Locally, Ray had a long history in fire service in Ashland. In 1985 he joined American Hose Co. #1 then transferred to Washington Fire Co. “Hookies” in 1988.  He became the boroughs 1st Assistant Fire Chief in 2001 until stepping down in 2021.

Ray was involved in politics.  He recently ran for Schuylkill County Commissioner and was involved with the Schuylkill County Republican Committee.   He served on the board of directors for the Pioneer Tunnel, board member of Schuylkill County Land Bank and board member of Schuylkill Co. Chamber of Commerce.

Ray is survived by; spouse Gail Jones, Ashland; daughter Megan Jones (Cole Hindenach), Hamburg; granddaughter Briella “Rosie” Kunkel; mother-in-law Dolores McFadden (William Sr.), Locustdale; 3 sister-in-law’s Lori Steinhilber (Charlie), Ashland; Beth McFadden (Paul Hardknock Jr.), Fountain Springs, Kelly Wright (Daniel), Locustdale; brother-in-law William McFadden Jr., Locustdale; 2 aunts Victoria Novak (John), Frackville and Diane Lenahan, Girardville; nephew CJ Steinhilber; several cousins.

A viewing for family and friends will be Thursday May 16, 2024 from 9-11:00 AM at the funeral home.  Services will be Thursday May 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Pastor Jeremy Smallwood officiating.  Burial will follow services at Brock Cemetery in Ashland.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Ray’s memory to Washington Fire Company, 1307 Centre St, Ashland PA 17921 or to Tunnel to Towers, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island NY 10306.

For more information or to extend online condolences visit www.kullfuneral.com.  Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc, 901 Centre St, Ashland PA 17921 has been entrusted with arrangements. 

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