Raymond L. Seiler

Bennington - Raymond L. Seiler, 88 of Bennington, passed away Saturday (July 18, 2026) at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo.

Mr. Seiler was born December 9, 1937 in Buffalo a son of the late Wilbur (late Wella) and Eileen (Mullen) Seiler.

Raymond proudly served four years in the United States Marine Corps before beginning a long career with the railroad, where he worked in a variety of roles, including conductor, fireman, and brakeman. Despite spending years working on the railroad, his enthusiasm for trains never faded. A devoted supporter of his community, he volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially boating, fishing, hunting, and camping, and had a passion for travel, visiting historic sites and taking in scenic landscapes. An accomplished woodworker, Raymond even built two of his own homes. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather whose kindness, work ethic, and commitment to others left a lasting impact on both his family and community.

Surviving are his children, Matthew (Diane) Wieczhalek-Seiler of Concord, New Hampshire, Margaret "Peggy" Grindstaff of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and Mark (Valerie) Seiler of Blasdell; grandchildren, Candice (Ronald) Zuccaro, Nicholas (Tristen) Grindstaff, and Samantha Seiler; great-grandchildren, Dominic Zuccaro, Jessalyn, Austin and Alexis Grindstaff; brother, Kenneth (late Christine) Seiler of Tampa Bay, Florida.

Raymond is reunited in death with his parents, wife, Marjorie (O'Donnell) Seiler; sons, Raymond Michael Seiler and Thomas Seiler; grandson, Andrew Grindstaff; and brother, Gary Seiler.

Family and friends are invited to call on Monday from 4 to 8:00 p.m. at Marley Funeral Home, 135 Main Street in Attica. Raymond's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Neumann Parish, St. Vincent's Worship Site, 50 East Avenue in Attica. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Bennington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Online messages of condolence may be left at www.marleyfuneralhome.com.