Raymond John

Novotny

Raymond John Novotny, age 82 of New Franklin, previously of the Cleveland area, passed away on November 10, 2026.

Raymond was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 8, 1944, to the late John and Helen (Hrunyansky) Novotny. He graduated from James Rhodes High School. Raymond served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was very proud of his veteran status. He was a life-long learner and attended several colleges, absorbing as much knowledge as he could. He was a member of the Byzantine Rite Catholic Church and attended church every Sunday.

He is survived by his sister, Joyce (nee Novotny) Halter, and niece Sarah Halter.

Friends and family may come to call on Monday, November 16, 2026 from 11:30-1:30 at Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry Street, Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614. Burial to follow at Clinton Cemetery.