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Age 81, passed peacefully with his wife at his side on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, of Upper St. Clair.

Cherished husband of Mary Rita Van Stone; son of the late Wilson S. and Mary F. Van Stone; brother of Robert (Patricia) Van Stone of Cincinnati; brother-in-law of Susan (Michael) Hawrylak, Deborah (Kenneth) Klemencic and the late Martin (survived by Patricia) Ritter. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Ray served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and he was a proud Eagle Scout. He was a volunteer driver for many years for Meals-on-Wheels. Ray loved spending his time reading, making furniture in his wood shop, was a published author and an avid Steelers fan. He enjoyed taking his daily walks with his dog Cooper. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of his memorial service at noon. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Bethel Park Meals-on-Wheels, 2999 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102.