Richard L. Orison

Richard L. "Rick" Orison, 69, of Burgettstown, Hanover Township, passed away unexpectedly, after a brief illness, Thursday evening, March 6, 2025, in Trinity West Hospital, Steubenville, Ohio. He was born April 5, 1955, a son of the late Louis and Alice Wells Orison. A 1973 graduate of the Union High School in Burgettstown, he and his wife worked together as the owners of R&B Screen Printing and the Ranch Motel in Hanover Township. Rick was a member of the Burgettstown Area Cruisers and enjoyed taking his 1939 Plymouth Coupe, 1969 Falcon and most recently his 1988 BMW 325 to area car shows. He was also an avid collector of slot cars. His wife, Barbara King Orison, whom he married September 15, 1979, survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two daughters, LaReina George and husband Adam of Burgettstown, and Elysia Smith and husband Claude, Jr. of Weirton, W.Va.; two beloved grandchildren he could never say "no" to, Bucky Smith and Adelyn George; brother- in-law, Vernon Curtis; sister-in-law Debbie Zuver and husband Danny; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased, in addition to his parents, are his brother, John Orison; and his sister, Paulette Collins (surviving husband Robert). To honor Rick's wishes, there will be no public visitation or services. Arrangements are under the direction of Slater Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. of Burgettstown, 73 Highland Avenue, Burgettstown, PA 15021. If so desired, memorial donations can be made, in his memory, to The American Cancer Society. wwww.Burgettstown.SlaterFuneral.com