Raymond Lawrence Bell, Sr.

Raymond Lawrence Bell, Sr.

Raymond L. Bell, Sr., 77, of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2016 surrounded by his adoring family.

He was born on March 7, 1939 in Houston the son of Irene Madosky Bell, who preceded him in death.

On September 23, 1963 he married Barbara (Bobbie Jane) Hall who died on October 13, 2007.

Mr. Bell was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Houston. He was also a member of the Ironworkers Local #3 for 50 years.  Other memberships included the Houston Independent Club, Russian Brotherhood Organization and the Canonsburg Senior Citizens Center.

Mr. Bell was a self-made man who instilled a great work ethic in his family.  He was “The Boss”. He was the man many came to for advice and guidance. His daily phone calls will be missed by many. He will be remembered fondly as saying, “All a man needs is a few kind words and a lot of love”.

He is survived by his loving children, Pamela Rae Bell-Bolger of Canonsburg, Cynthia Renee (Norbert) Stumpf of Washington, Ramona (Ross) Maley of Venetia and Rebecca Sue Bell of Canonsburg, his “Sonny Boy”,  Raymond L. Bell, Jr., (Carey Vallor-Bell) of Canonsburg; five grandchildren Aubrey Bell-Blakey (Robert), Devin & Brendan Bolger, Zayne Stumpf, and Bobby Ray Gibson, one great grandchild, Lydia Jane Blakey; three sisters Grace Matyuf of Cecil, Janice Marino (Ralph “Huck”) of Houston and Vera Koziel (John) of Houston and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his mother and wife, he was preceded in death by one brother James W. Bell.

Friends are welcome from 6-8 p.m Monday, March 14, 2016 and 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, Lin Webb, funeral director, 304 W Pike Street, Canonsburg (724) 745-8120  where services will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 11:00a.m. with the Rev. Hannah Loughman officiating.  Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery Canonsburg.