Photo courtesy of Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc - Village of Johnson
"Village of Johnsonville" Bangor, Pennsylvania
Mar 7, 1930 – Jul 15, 2023
John N. Pysher, 93, of East Bangor, PA passed away Saturday, July 15th, at his residence.
John was born in Meyers Crossing, PA on March 7, 1930, a son of the late Marshall and Reba (McGinnis) Pysher.
He was the widower of Joyce Mary (Farleigh) Pysher who passed away in 2017.
John was a 1948 graduate of Bangor High School. He was employed as a Distribution Manager at Pysher Trucking in East Bangor, PA, until retiring in 1997. Prior to that, John was a former buyer and distribution manager for various companies in the Lehigh Valley and Slate Belt areas. John proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in the 82 Airborne.
He was a member of East Bangor United Methodist Church in East Bangor, PA. where he was a Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent
He was a former Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 102 in Bangor, served on East Bangor Borough Council, and the Bangor Area School Board, and was a founding member of the Slate Belt Republican Association. John was an avid fly fisherman and was a Charter Member of the Dream Mile Trout Fishing Club.
John is survived by a daughter, Stacy Pysher, of Bethlehem Twp., a son, Marshall Pysher, of Bath, a sister, Susan Pysher, of Washington, N.C., a brother, Gerry Pysher, of Bangor, three grandchildren; Carley, Casey and Jordan, and three great-grandchildren Cameron, Autumn, and Briar. He was preceded in death by two sisters; Betty Smith and Jean Devine, and a brother Ray Pysher.
Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Friday, July 21st at Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 4 Lillian Lane, "Village of Johnsonville", Bangor, PA, with Rev. David Goss officiating. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 6 - 8 PM on Thursday, July 20th at the funeral home. Burial will be held at East Bangor Cemetery, East Bangor, PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East Bangor United Methodist Church, 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA 18013, or to The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd, Easton, PA 1804, or to the charity of one's choice.
Read MoreBig Johnny is missed by all the people of East Bang.---all the Pyshers and all the McGillicuddys folkses. Seeyas!
Beau Jiddleys
February 23, 2024 | Other
So so so sorry to hear dat Johnners done goed aways. I's a laked him a bunches. He's a good mans, and will be a done missed. so so sorr-y.
Olaf Yapiddley
February 17, 2024
Sympathies to Mr. Marshall Pysher, a simply gorgeous lovely man, and to all of her "nice" friends.....Love, Arwepper.
Arwepper Yapiddley
February 10, 2024
To the very cuddly and hard Marshall Pysher. Please accept my apologies on the passing away of your Daddy. He was a very very nice person. All my love to you dear.
Mrs. Tralala Bodworthington
February 08, 2024
To handsome Marshall and family...Belated condolences to yous all on the passing of your Paw...We remember him at the Bangor ballfield years ago...He was always such a nice and pleasant man......Most sincerely, Lillybelle Wagatusi and friend Weenie, East Bangor.
Lillybelle Wagatusi and Weenie
February 05, 2024 | Other
My condolences to John´s family. John and I knew each other since we were kids. Many memories, one of hitchhiking down to Easton to see a movie.
Carl Oxford
August 13, 2023
Stacy and Marshall
Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I just found out today. I have many fond memories of your Dad.
We are all members of the crazy Farleigh family. I will never forget all of our family get togethers. May he rest in Peace! Our Deepest Sympathy
Audrey and Norm
Audrey and Norm Koehler
July 27, 2023 | Bangor, PA | Family
To the Physer family: John was a wonderful man, and I have many memories with him as I was his neighbor when I was growing up. He will be deeply missed.
Laura
July 21, 2023 | Friend
To the Pysher family:
Very sorry to hear of John's passing.
He was a fishing buddy at the Dream Mile Club and a dear friend.
He will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Coxe
July 21, 2023
