Raymond R. Tison

1952 - 2018

Raymond R. Tison, of West Mifflin, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, after a long and hard-fought battle with multiple blood disorders and pancreatic cancer. Ray was born April 3, 1952, in McKeesport to Frank and Virginia Uher Tison. Ray was a 1970 graduate of South Allegheny High School and a 1974 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. He was employed for 25 years with Mellon Bank. Ray was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 39 years, Janet. He was the proud father of Stephanie Tison, of Greensboro, N.C.; Kelly Tison (Michael Cibrone), of Meadville; Keith (Erin) Tison, of Wheeling, W.Va.; and Michael Bartek, of Duquesne. Ray is survived by his sister-in-law, Joyce (Robert) Comstock, of Harrison City; and his nephews, David (Carise) Comstock and family, of Macungie, Pa., Greg (Colleen) Comstock and family, of Indianapolis, Ind., and Michael (Gina) Comstock and family, of Philadelphia. Ray is also survived by his loving godchild, Karen (William, Billy and Katie) Murphy, of Havre De Grace, Md., and by many cousins and their families. Ray loved his rescue dogs and is survived by Jasmine, Roxie and Daisy. He is also survived by his special grand-dog, Summer, and grand-cats, Ser Pounce, Chunk, Biggie, Seeps, Smokey and Haeby.
Viewing will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, and 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, at Holy Spirit Parish. Interment will be at Lebanon Church Cemetery.
Ray has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his name to Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.