Roy Melvin Isner

Roy Melvin Isner obituary

Roy Melvin Isner

Roy Isner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hostetler Funeral Home on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Roy Melvin Isner, 72, a resident of the Highland Park Community passed from this life Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Roy was born Sunday, November 16, 1952, in Elkins. He is a son of the late Clyde Isner and Beatrice Helmick Isner. He was never married.

Roy is survived by four brothers, Jerry Isner of Colorado Springs, CO, Jack Isner and wife, Janet, of Bowden, Joe Isner and wife, Pam, Phil Isner and wife, Debbie, and one sister, Joyce "Joy" Isner Johns, all of Elkins. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews, and one nephew who stayed with him, Tommy Johns. He also leaves behind his beloved dogs, Buck and Maui.

Preceding Roy in death besides his parents was his brother, Gene Isner of New Jersey and his ling time partner, Debbie Moyer.

Roy was a graduate of Elkins High School and had worked for J.L. Isner and Associates.

Roy's request for cremation will be honored, and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

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