Obituary for Harrison Edward Raling
Harrison Edward Raling, 61 of Tyrone passed away at home on May 8, 2020. He was born in Tyrone, the son of Harrison Keith and Patricia Brisbin Raling who survive. On July 24, 1998 in Snowhill, Md he married Karen Ray Raling who survives. Harry is also survived by three children: Leigha (Michael) Moore of West Virginia, Leisha Stewart of Johnstown and Levi Raling of Tyrone; one sister: Joan (Steve) Lucas; one brother: Michael (Becky) Raling; two grandchildren Mia Renee Moore and Lincoln James Moore; and mother and father-in-law: Leroy and Leah Ray.
Harry was a 1977 graduate of Tyrone High School and worked at Albemarle before retiring in 2019. Harry also worked at the Village Pantry part time. He was also a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd Tyrone.
He loved hunting and fishing and helped out with the Albemarle Fishing Rodeo. He was an avid Tyrone football and Penn State Wrestling fan and loved nothing more than watching his son Levi play sports. He also enjoyed wood working, making many custom projects for everyone he could, he was always willing to open his home to host and entertain and got lots of joy out of cooking for people. Harry treasured spending time with his family especially his grandkids.
A special drive/walk through reception of friends and family will be held on Monday May 11, 2020 from 2 - 4 pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd Tyrone. Please enter into the parking lot area from the 16th street side of the church. A special memorial ceremony will be held by the family at a time when all can gather without restrictions to celebrate Harry’s life. Contributions in Harry’s memory may be made to the Joshua House, 926 Logan Ave, Tyrone, PA 16686.
Arrangements are under the care of the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc.
Harry was a 1977 graduate of Tyrone High School and worked at Albemarle before retiring in 2019. Harry also worked at the Village Pantry part time. He was also a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd Tyrone.
He loved hunting and fishing and helped out with the Albemarle Fishing Rodeo. He was an avid Tyrone football and Penn State Wrestling fan and loved nothing more than watching his son Levi play sports. He also enjoyed wood working, making many custom projects for everyone he could, he was always willing to open his home to host and entertain and got lots of joy out of cooking for people. Harry treasured spending time with his family especially his grandkids.
A special drive/walk through reception of friends and family will be held on Monday May 11, 2020 from 2 - 4 pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd Tyrone. Please enter into the parking lot area from the 16th street side of the church. A special memorial ceremony will be held by the family at a time when all can gather without restrictions to celebrate Harry’s life. Contributions in Harry’s memory may be made to the Joshua House, 926 Logan Ave, Tyrone, PA 16686.
Arrangements are under the care of the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc.