Raymond J. "Ratchet" Carkido

Austintown Twp. – Raymond J. “Ratchet” Carkido, 67, passed away Tuesday evening, February 8, 2022, at his home. Ray was born March 23, 1954, in Youngstown, the son of Anthony and Antoinette (Guerriero) Carkido. He was a 1972 graduate of Chaney High School and worked as a mechanic for Westside Tire for over 30 years retiring in 2019. He was a catholic by faith. Ray enjoyed cars and working on them. He loved helping others, spending time with family and friends and trips to Myrtle Beach. His wife the former Janet E. Brauer, whom he married April 24, 1976, passed away February 12, 2016. Ray leaves three brothers, Joe (Mary Anne) Carkido, Tom (Donna) Carkido, and Tony (Jody) Carkido, two sisters-in-law, Patricia Carkido and Barbara (Walt) Hurdley, as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews that adored him. Besides his parents and wife, Ray was preceded in death by a brother Edward Carkido, and two brothers-in-law, Jeffery R. and James E. Brauer. Friends may call from 10 AM until Noon on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel where services will be held at Noon. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the charity of the donor’s choice in Ray’s memory. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com