Lawrence "Larry" E. Rager

Lawrence “Larry” E. Rager, 86 of Indiana, PA., passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at his home.

He was the son of James W.  and Sophie (Kerestesy) Rager, born December 29, 1939 in Clymer, PA.

Larry attended Ambrose Baptist Church in Ambrose and was a faithful member for many years.

Along with his beloved rhubarb plants, Larry was most proud of his children: Ed Rager (Kathy), Jim Rager, Donna Patterson (Thomas), Sally Foxwell (Clarence), and Mary Crawford (Charles); and his daughter-in-law, Ann Rager. He will also be dearly missed by his 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Larry was an outgoing and friendly man who cherished his church family, neighbors, and many friends. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, attending yard sales, challenging himself with puzzles, reading the newspaper, and listening to his police scanner—sometimes a little too loudly.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella ”JoAnn” ; son, Sam Rager; his sisters, Betty Nicholson and Juanita Carol Rager; and his brothers, Jerry and James Rager.

Larry believed in keeping his coffee cup half full and enjoying life as it came. After 61 years of marriage, those who loved him find comfort in knowing that he is reunited with the love of his life, Stella “JoAnn”.

All services will be private for the family the McCabe~Roof Funeral Home, 565 Franklin St. Clymer is assisting the Rager family.

Memorial donation may be made to the Ambrose Baptist Church, 22 Georgeville Rd. Marion Center, PA 15759

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