Raymond Eidson

Raymond L. Eidson, 94, of Bradford, formerly of Pleasantville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born Sept. 27, 1931, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Nova Chapman Eidson. He was a 1950 graduate of Bradford High School.
On Aug. 26, 1950, he entered the U.S. Army. He served in Germany during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on June 17, 1952.
On April 14, 1951, he married Donna Woodley Eidson, who preceded him in death on Jan. 9, 2009. On June 19, 2010, he married Audrey Knight Shaffer, who died Dec. 27, 2022.
Upon returning from the service, he worked at Kendall Refinery. Ray then began a banking career of 34 years starting at Bradford National Bank and retiring from Integra Bank in Pleasantville. He was elected mayor and working supervisor for Pleasantville Borough for several years.
Ray was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge 749 F&AM, the Lions Club of Pleasantville, and Bradford American Legion Post 108. He was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society.
Surviving are one daughter, Valerie (Gene) Johnson of Bradford; one son, David Eidson of Tempe, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Scott Eidson, Andi Eidson, Tim (April) Johnson and Philip (Jamie) Johnson; three great-grandchildren, Jordan Johnson, Payton Johnson and Marcus Johnson; and three stepsons, Stephen R. (Faith) Shaffer of Bradford, Ronald (Sue) Shaffer of Bradford and Mark (Diane) Shaffer of Mystic, Conn.
In addition to his parents and two wives, Ray was preceded in death by one aunt, Betty Miller; and one stepson, Randy Shaffer.
Family will receive friends 11 a.m. to noon Saturday (Jan. 10, 2026) at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Ave., followed by a celebration of Ray's life with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor of Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Hilltop Baptist Church Building Fund, or charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be made at hollenbeckcahill.com.