Randy L. Ishman

1965 - 2021

Randy L. Ishman obituary, 1965-2021, Wrightsville, PA

Randy L. Ishman

1965 - 2021

BORN

1965

DIED

2021

Randy Ishman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 4 to Feb. 7, 2021.
Randy L. Ishman

Wrightsville - Randy L. Ishman, age 55, of Wrightsville, died peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021. Born on August 19, 1965, he was the son of Melda Mae (Manners) Ishman and the late Paul D. Ishman. Randy was the husband of Sandra Felosky Ishman.

Randy was a graduate of Eastern York High School. He worked at PennDOT for many years as a truck operator and instructor. Randy was a member of the Wrightsville Social Club, the Seagraves Social Club, the Columbia Fraternal and Friendship Association "Owls", the Columbia Moose, and the Wrightsville Legion.

Randy was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to go hunting and fishing, and he especially cherished the times spent at his camp in Mifflin County.

In addition to his wife and mother, Randy is survived by his daughters Mallory Ishman, Kelsey Ishman, Randi Ishman, and Gabby Ishman. He is also survived by his sister Kathy Strausbaugh, his brothers Dennis Ishman, Paul "Cork" Ishman, and Gary Ishman, and his grandchildren Landon Ishman, Mackenzie Creter, and Kyler Creter.

A memorial service to celebrate Randy's life will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Wrightsville Assembly of God, 365 Orange Street, Wrightsville, with Pastor Aaron McNatt officiating. There will be a visitation at the church on Saturday from 1:00 to 2:00pm.

Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 700 Hellam Street, Wrightsville, PA 17368. www.etzweilerfuneralhome.com.

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January 29, 2025

warren b stitzel posted to the memorial.

January 29, 2023

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March 3, 2021

Mallory Ishman posted to the memorial.

warren b stitzel

January 29, 2025

I still miss working with Randy.

warren b stitzel

January 29, 2023

It don't seem that it was that long ago that I talked and joked with Randy.

Mallory Ishman

March 3, 2021

Thank you All for the condolences.. I loved my dad he was my best friend . We look alike and are exactly alike personality wise , he will live on threw me because im him . I inherited his funny sense of humor snd good heart . he was a wonderful father to my sister Kelsey and I and we were his world . Life won’t be the same without him. I’ll love him forever and he was my best friend and I’ll never have another friend like home

Larry Eisenhart

February 9, 2021

I was shocked with sorrow Randy and I had a lot of good times together when we were young God bless you I'll see you in heaven itchy

Warren Stitzel Sr.

February 6, 2021

I loved working with Randy at Sam Lewis State Park years ago. He was a great man to work with and funny. Randy will be missed a lot

Patty Smith

February 5, 2021

Ishman family: so very sorry to hear of your loss. May he Rest In Peace. Love, Ryk and Patty (Vera) Smith

Coy

February 5, 2021

Cork, sorry to hear of the passing of Randy. My prayers go out to your family, and to Randy’s as well! RIH Randy, you will be missed!

Mark Myers

February 5, 2021

My condolences to the family. RIP Randy.

Tess Fizer Melhorn

February 4, 2021

Knew Randy since he was a child,always had a quick wit...my condolences to his family

Pat Lenzi

February 4, 2021

Such a very good friend, coworker, and all around great guy. You will b missed my friend. Rip my brother until we meet again !

Michelle Ott

February 4, 2021

Sorry to hear of the loss of one of my EHS classmates. Prayers and thoughts to the entire Ishman family.

Dan Livelsberger

February 4, 2021

Russ we will miss you old friend.

Tracy and Lee Tice

February 4, 2021

Randy you will be missed by many. We have so many great memories over the years. May God be with your family and give them strength until they are called home. We don’t really say goodbye, just see ya my friend.

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