Raymon D. Gosnell, Class of 1961
Raymon (Ray) Gosnell, a long-time Reynoldsburg resident, passed away at home on July 6, 2025. He was born in Wheeling, WV on March 4, 1939, to the late Ruby Jarvis and Ralph Gosnell. Ray grew up in Adena, OH, graduated from Adena High School in 1957 and Muskingum University in 1961. He was commissioned as a Naval Officer in March 1962 and was honorably discharged after serving six years. Ray then sold hospital and laboratory equipment for American Scientific Products/Baxter Healthcare for 28 years where he received multiple awards as their top producer. He was a devout family man and attended Summit Station United Methodist Church. Ray loved working in his shop where he built, modified, and restored many vintage cars, trucks, and tractors. He was extremely talented in this area, winning numerous awards and being featured in several national publications. He was always eager to help anyone who needed a repair of any kind. In addition to his parents, Ray was predeceased by his beloved brother, Larry. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janet Heil; children, Sharon (Carol), Doug (Deann) and Brad (Lori); grandchildren Nick and Kara Gosnell, sister-in-law Nancy Gosnell, and several nephews, nieces, and cousins.