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Margery Bish Obituary
Margery Cruikshank Bish, 86, of Butler passed away at 9:32 p.m. Sunday at Butler Memorial Hospital.
She was born Oct. 29, 1926, in Penn Township to the late William S. Cruikshank and Esther E. Maharg Cruikshank.
Mrs. Bish was a homemaker. She graduated from Westminster College, and she went on to earn her master's degree at Penn State. Mrs. Bish was a member of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church.
She taught at Sandy Lake High School and also taught social studies at Butler High School. She retired following many years of teaching.
Marge was most happy when on the farm on Cruikshank Road. She always shared her family interests in the Big Butler Fair and graciously hosted family and friends at the horse barn there. She also treasured her many friends at the Middlesex and Glade Run churches and at the Women's Club of Southern Butler County.
Mrs. Bish is survived by her husband, M. L. "Pete" Bish; two cousins, Paul Starr and Bill Starr, both of Valencia; a number of other cousins; a number of nieces and nephews; and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Esther Halstead.
BISH - Friends of Margery Cruik-shank Bish, who passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Greg Wiest of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in White Oak Springs Church Cemetery, Renfrew.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, PA 16059, or to the donor's favorite charity.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Margery Bish
Susan Banks
February 23, 2013
My sincere sympathy to Pete Bish and family. Margery was a very special lady, and I was glad to be re-acquainted with her after my aunt died. She, her sister and her family were a big part of my mother's family many years ago. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
Jerry Young
February 10, 2013
I will remember "Miss Cruikshank," as I knew her. She was my social studies teacher when I was in junior high school at Sandy Lake (Lakeview). Farewell, dear teacher!
Shirley Walker and Family
February 6, 2013
My deepest condolences.
Nina Cooper
February 6, 2013
Margery Cruikshank as Class of 1952 remembers Mrs. Bish. We remember her as a person who has helped many of us enjoy school and learn much. She knew us by name and her pleasant smile will be remembered as we picture her walking down the hall with an arm full of books. Know all who loved her as well as her horses will miss her greatly. Know God is resting her soul. Class of 1952 of Sandy Lake High School. Submitted by Nina Griffin Cooper representing the class.
Dolores (Dolly) Bertocki Malcom
February 6, 2013
Sincere sympathy to Pete and family. I appreciated your visit when my brother Richard died.
Sandi Hewko
February 5, 2013
Margery was a joy to know. I met her at Women's Club. She was always so pleasant to talk with. I'm so glad I got to know her and will miss her at the meetings.
Sharon Kamicker
February 5, 2013
Dear Margery,
I always loved seeing you at the Woman's Club meetings with your pretty smile and kind words. I will miss you. To your family, know Margery was always helpful, thoughtful and always wanted to help others in the community. She will be missed.
Eileen Starr
February 5, 2013
Margery, you will be missed. You always shared your knowledge of local history and family. I loved hearing your stories! My condolences to Pete.
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