Elizabeth R. Ray

James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | March 14, 2026

Elizabeth R. Ray, age 91 of North Huntingdon, passed away on March 13, 2026.  She was born on December 31, 1934 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Jospeh Robinson and Magdalena Reott Robinson. Elizabeth was a member of St. Elizabeth Church in North Huntingdon.  She was an avid card player for over 60 years, and she was also known for her delicious baking. Elizabeth enjoyed her role as a homemaker, and she cherished the time that she spent with her family.  In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Alexander Ray in 1974, two brothers, Joseph Robinson and Richard Robinson, and one sister, Rosemary Kreller.  She is survived by three sons, Daniel Ray (wife Kathryn), Kenneth Ray (wife Martha), and Donald Ray (wife Nanci), two daughters, Linda Morris (husband James) and Roxanne Esasky (husband Jeffry), six grandchildren, Nicole Stepanik (husband Jay), Nathan Shoff (wife Jill), Natalie Shoff (Keith), Alexandra Nickl (husband Ryan), Joseph Ray, and Wendy Shandel (husband Scott), four great-grandchildren, Amelia, Jeremy, Briana, and Cassidy, one great-great grandson, Jace, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Services will be private.  JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, in charge of arrangements.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

Originally published March 14, 2026.

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