Raymond "Pete" Musser

East Palestine - Raymond "Pete" Musser, age 73, of East Palestine, died on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Salem West Healthcare Center.

He was born on August 27, 1948, in Salem, OH, a son of the late Raymond and Dorothy Gorby Musser.

Pete had worked as a self-employed truck driver for more than 40 years, retiring in 2010.  He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in East Palestine and the Beaver County Coon Hunters Association.  Pete was an avid outdoorsman who had a passion for coon hunting.  He loved raising his Walker Coonhounds and competing in the various coonhound competitions.   He also enjoyed horseback riding and camping with his wife.  Mostly, Pete was a family man who loved spoiling his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, JoAnn Depillo Musser, whom he married on November 24, 1966; his son, Joe (Michelle) Musser of East Palestine; two sisters, Mary Jane (Glenn) Vankirk of East Palestine, and Marie (Carl) Peterson of Columbiana; brother, Robert (Valerie) Musser of New Waterford, and his two beloved grandsons, Brady, and Joshua Musser.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Van Dyke-Swaney-Rettig Funeral Home, East Palestine.

Services will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Pam Price officiating.

Memorial donations may be made in Pete’s name to: Church of the Nazarene, 38 Rebecca St, East Palestine, OH 44413.

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