Raymond E. "Pinky" Houser, 81, of Sunbury, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born April 27, 1936, in Urban, a son of the late Jennie K. (Lahr) and Adam C. Houser. He was married to the former Mary Louise Maurer who preceded him in death.

Raymond was employed as a bartender and cook at the Mandata Legion Post 504 and he had also worked at Muskin Shoe Factory.

Pinky was a lifetime member of the Dalmatia Fire Company.

He is survived by one brother, Charles Houser; two sisters, Laura Romberger and Patsy Maurer; his companion, Aulwyn Reader and her family; and nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by one sister, Hilda M. Peiffer; and two brothers, Alvin C. Houser and Ernest L. Houser.

A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's U.C.C., 1473 Urban Road, Herndon, followed by a memorial service at 11, with the Rev. John Miller officiating.

Interment will follow in St. Paul's U.C.C Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions maybe made to the family, c/o Richard Houser, 114 Apt. B River Road, Sunbury, PA 17801.