Raymond Eidson Obituary
Born on September 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 August 26, 1950, he then entered the United States Army, he served in Germany during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged on June 17, 1952.
On April 14, 1951, he married Donna (Woodley) Eidson who preceded him in death on January 9, 2009. On June 19, 2010, he married Audrey (Knight) Shaffer, who died December 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 in Bradford and he retired from Integra Bank in Pleasantville. He was elected mayor and working supervisor for Pleasantville Boro for several years.
Ray was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge 749 F&AM, the Lions Club of Pleasantville, and the Bradford American Legion Post 108. He was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society.
Surviving is one daughter, Valerie (Gene) Johnson, of Bradford, one son, David Eidson, of Tempe AZ, four grandchildren, Scott Eidson, Andi Eidson, Tim (April) Johnson, and Philip (Jamie) Johnson, three great grandchildren, Jordan Johnson, Payton Johnson, and Marcus Johnson, three stepsons, Stephen R. (Faith) Shaffer, of Bradford, Ronald (Sue) Shaffer, of Bradford, and Mark (Diane) Shaffer, of Mystic, CT.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, one aunt, Betty Miller, and one stepson, Randy Shaffer.
Family will receive friends on Saturday January 10, 2026, from 11 am to Noon in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue, followed by a Celebration of Ray's Life with Rev. Max Simms Pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill FuneralHomes Inc.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Hilltop Baptist Church Building Fund, or charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
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