James T. Fisher

James T. Fisher, 98, formerly of Pensyl Hollow, died Friday, June 19, 2015, at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.  He was born on March 25, 1917, in Bedford, a son of the late Frank and Mary (Suhrie) Fisher.  On March 10, 1948, in Cessna, he married Betty J. (Naugle) Fisher, who preceded him in death on January 10, 2005.  He is survived by the following family: a son, Tom Fisher, married to the former Virginia Garland, of Bedford, and a daughter, whom he resided with, Jeanne K. wife of Earl Horne, of Bedford; two grandchildren: Robert Fisher, and wife JoAnn, of Bedford, and Amy, wife of Fred Mellott, of New Enterprise; two step-grandsons: Earl Horne Jr., wife Melinda, of Bedford, and Travis Horne wife, Theresa, of Everett; six great-grandchildren, Toby Mellott, wife Brenna, Brett Fisher, wife Emilie, Cy Mellott, Allyson, Elizabeth, and Elaine Fisher; two step-great-granddaughters: Kaitlyn, and Kiley Horne; one great-great-granddaughter, Lily, due in July; and two brothers: Charles Fisher, of Mesa, AZ, and John Fisher, wife Audrey, of Ellicott City, MD.  He was preceded in death by two brothers: Lawrence and Edward Fisher.

Mr. Fisher was a WWII Army Air Corps Veteran, where he served in the Philippines, from 1942 to 1945. He attended the St. Paul’s Reformed Church, in Cessna, and retired from Lane Metals.  After retirement he worked his small farm, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., in the Chapel at the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, in Bedford, with Pastor Joel Kletzing, officiating.  Burial at St. Paul’s Reformed Church Cemetery, with Military Honors conducted by the Fort Bedford Honor Guard.  Friends will be received on Monday, from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home.   Our online guestbook is available at www.berkebilefuneralhome.com