Raymond L. Houghtaling

Raymond L. Houghtaling of Parksville, NY, a lifelong area resident and business owner died Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Harris, NY. He was 89.

The son of the late Emmet and Edith Scott Houghtaling, he was born December 4, 1936 in Neversink, NY.

Raymond was the owner of the M&M Sanitation and the owner of Ray Houghtaling's Christmas Trees. He was a hard worker who loved farming, logging, hunting, fishing, and his dog. He especially loved Christmas time, snowmobiling and enjoyed stock car racing.

He is survived by his wife, Leah Kushner Houghtaling; seven sons, Raymond Houghtaling, Jr., Chet Houghtaling, Richard Kushner, Michael Houghtaling, Mitchell Houghtaling, Jason Houghtaling, and Charlie Houghtaling; five daughters, Darlene Wright, Shelby Bossert Ivie, Lisa Smith, Melissa Houghtaling, and Sandra Houghtaling; a brother, Vernon “Butch” Houghtaling; a sister, Irene Alomar; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother Clarence, his sister Elizabeth, and granddaughter Brianna.

Memorial gathering will be Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Harris Funeral Home, West St at Buckley, Liberty, NY 12754.

Dignified cremation will be provided by the Harris Crematorium, LLC.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, West St. at Buckley, Liberty, NY 845-292-0001 or 845-439-5200 or www.Harris-FH.com