Robert Lee Willison Sr.

Robert Lee Willison Sr.
87, of Lower Burrell, died Thursday October 23, 2025 in his home. He was born in New Kensington on February 12, 1938 to the late Merle C. and Lottie V. Vrotney Willison and had been a life long resident of the New Kensington/Lower Burrell area.
Mr. Willison was a member of both Arnold and Braeburn United Methodist Churches and was an Army Veteran. He worked as a truck driver for Allegheny Ludlum, Brackenridge and Sakala Excavating. He had also worked as a tour guide for casino trips for Thomas Tours. He was a member and Past Master of the Tyrian Lodge #644 of Free & Accepted Masons, Allegheny Valley Caravan No. 16 of Syria Temple, Shriners International, Order of the Red Men, American Legion Post 868, VFW Post 92, the Antique Car Club, and Order of the Odd Fellows where he served as past District Deputy.
He cooked spaghetti dinners and pancake breakfasts for fundraisers for his church as well as the Shriners. He enjoyed going to car shows with his 71 Chevelle, bowling leagues at Wildlife Lanes, spending time with his granddogs Serj and Sophie and traveling with his late wife notably Alaska, Hawaii, and Germany.
He is survived by his son Robert Lee (Susan) Willison Jr. of Antonito, CO., daughter Jacqueline "Jackie" Willison of Hagerstown MD., grandchildren LeAnna (Wes) Harris, Frank Willison, step grandchildren Aaron (Jenna) and Jesse (Crystal) Gildea, great grandchildren Catrina Willison, Evelyn and Fiona Harris, step great grandchildren Ethan, Tyler, David and Avery Gildea, and brother Barry Willison of Brockway.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Dona Rose Harmon Willison, sister Bonnie Pacek and brother William Willison.
Friends will be received Sunday from 2-5 PM at THE RUSIEWICZ OF LOWER BURRELL FUNERAL HOME, 3124 Leechburg Rd. at Alder St. where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM by Rev. Sharon Waltenbaugh. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations made in his name to Braeburn United Methodist Church, 4146 Arnold Ave, Lower Burrell, PA 15068. A Masonic service will be held Sunday at 3 PM in the funeral home. www.RusiewiczFH.com
Visitation
Sunday, October 26, 2025
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rusiewicz Funeral Homes Inc. - Lower Burrell
3124 Leechburg Road
Lower Burrell,PA
15068
Funeral Service
Monday, October 27, 2025
11:00 AM
Rusiewicz Funeral Homes Inc. - Lower Burrell
3124 Leechburg Road
Lower Burrell,PA
15068