Douglas P. Gray, loving to all he knew

ELDRED, Pa. — Douglas P. Gray passed away Wednesday (Aug. 19, 2026) at Buffalo General Hospital, unexpectedly, after a long, courageous battle with heart disease.

Douglas was born Sept. 4, 1969, in Bradford, the son of Luella G. Williams Gray and Rodney A. Gray Sr. He married Ashley (Dutton) Gray on Feb. 29, 2012, in Allegany, N.Y.

He was a Cub Scout master and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and especially loved the time he spent gaming with his son.

Douglas is survived by his wife, Ashley; son, Erik N. Gray of Eldred, who was the light of his Dad’s life; siblings, Rodney (Patricia) Gray of Bartlesville, Okla., Steven Gray of Eldred, Susan (William) Jacobs of Salamanca, N.Y., Barbara (Michael) Copenhaver of Smethport, Nancy Schrlau of Olean, N.Y., Deborah Foster of Olean and Amy Gray of Eldred; several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; father-in-law, Wayne (Wilma) Dutton; mother-in-law, Vicki (Robert) Covert; sister-in-law, Jessica; and Braleigh Sloan, who was special to Doug.

He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Mark Gray; sister-in-law, Kimberly Gray; brother-in-law, William Foster; nephew, Toby Ward; and niece, April Schroth.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, at the Eldred Boro Fire Hall, 4 Prat St., Eldred.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com.