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Edmund Pish Obituary
NESCOPECK TWP. — Edmund Zigmund Pish, 71, of Nescopeck Township, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Nanticoke on Sept. 11, 1943, he was a son of the late Zigmund and Helen H. (Shershen) Pish. He was a graduate of Milton Hershey School. He was self-employed as a building contractor for many years. He also taught classes at the Red Rock Job Corps.
Ed was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Drums. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved deep sea fishing, and making his lobster run which he fondly referred to as "Pish's fishes." He liked traveling, gardening and cooking.
He greatly enjoyed the company of others and "talking to anyone who would listen to him."
He will be greatly missed by his companion of over 6 years, Marsha Thompson; sister, Janice A. Pish and her husband, Thomas Drexinger, Mountain Top. He is also survived by daughters, Angel Bestwick and her husband, Jack, Laura Pish; sons, Edmund Z. Pish Jr., Jason "the caboose" Pish; grandchildren, Bryan Williams, Kara Bestwick Frank and her husband, Keegan, Hannah Bestwick, Kayla Kaufman; and great-grandson, Henry Frank; as well as, numerous cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday in St. John's United Church of Christ, Drums. Friends may call at the church from 5 p.m. to the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Church, 772 St. John's Road, Drums, PA 18222.
Heller Funeral Home LLC, Nescopeck, is assisting the family.
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for Edmund Pish
Joseph Lesnefsky
June 3, 2015
Ed we only saw each other 2 or 3 times in the last 54 years since leaving Milton Hershey but when we did meet it was as if the absent years didn't matter. We got right back into the mode of 'old friends' catching up and reminiscing. I know I speak for your Milton Hershey brothers when I say that you are one of our best and we will miss you greatly. Joe 'Bird' Lesnefsky
May 24, 2015
Family of Ed Pish,
We are saddened by Ed's passing. He was a friend to everyone he met, and he was never lost for words. If someone needed help, Ed would come to their aid. He was a "good guy".
Sally & John Kashatus
George Curry
May 17, 2015
Ed your were a special man. You were always good to my family. For that I. Will always remember you in my daily prayers. You were a true friend. I will miss you immensely May God Bless your family .
John Muntz
John Munutz
May 13, 2015
I will miss you my friend, All the members of the Outpost Sportsman's Association will be saddened by the loss of a true friend.
Thomas Rafalko
May 13, 2015
Ed you will be sorely missed. I will always remember your first words when you entered a room. "whats goin on Mister". Miss you alredy! Ruff
Kelly Felder
May 13, 2015
You will be greatly missed.
Gus Felder
May 13, 2015
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He was a Blessing to Many! We love Mr. Pish
Gus Felder
May 13, 2015
Mr. Pish, I love your kind and graceful heart. You are a true man of God! You always demonstrate and live by the Fruit of the Spirit! But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, (Galatians 5:22 ESV) You love and passion for helping others will always be remembered. Gone but Never Forgotten
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