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Timothy Fisher Obituary
He was born Oct. 10, 1938, in Shamokin, a son of the late Lamar Fisher and Eleanor (Snyder) Witmer, and a stepson of the late Harry Witmer.
He married Josephine Gratti, who survives. His passing ends a marital union of 54 years.
Tim was employed for 34 years by the U.S. Army as a research chemist until his retirement.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church.
He enjoyed fishing and traveling, but most of all, his devotion and love was to his beautiful grandchildren and family.
In addition to his wife, Josephine, he is survived by his children, Todd Fisher and his wife, Karen, Dr. Scott Fisher and his wife, Patti, and Jennifer Brosh and her husband, Joseph; his grandchildren, Ryan, Kyle, Brady, Erin, Cathleen and her husband, Chris, Ensign Cara Fisher, Midshipman Timothy, David, Benjamin, Cameron, Abigail and Meredith; two sisters-in-law Catherine Reed and Mary Ann Gratti; and aunts Gertrude Breining and Elaine Snyder.
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FISHER — Timothy "Tim" L. Fisher, 76, of New Freedom. A funeral liturgy will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 315 N. Constitution Ave., New Freedom, with the Rev. Anthony R. Dill officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom, is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are recommended to the church at the address above.
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Memories and Condolences
for Timothy Fisher
August 19, 2015
We wish to express our deepest sympathies. You will always be a wonderful couple. You could see it in your eyes each time you looked at each other. Peace be with you,Josie, and your family.
Don & Cathy Christensen
Jerry A Valcik
August 18, 2015
It is a privilege to have known and worked with Tim. A good man. Such simple, yet profound words. Those closest to him know most the significance of his passing. How wonderful that he is in that better place. He will always be remembered.
August 17, 2015
Jo & family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Tim. He was such a wonderful family man, father and an all-round happy-go-lucky guy. Every time I talked to him he was always smiling and pleasant.........you always walked away feeling good about things after having a chat with Tim. I am sure you will all miss him so very much. Time to keep all those wonderful memories of him close in your mind and know that he will always be a little angel on your shoulder. Take care of each other. God bless.
Linda & Al Kalendek
Millie Helt
August 17, 2015
We send our deepest sympathy to Josephine and the whole family. We loved Tim from the first moment we met him. He was Indeed a true family man and child of God. With love from Millie Markowski Helt and the rest of St. Joseph's School of Nursing, 1960.
August 17, 2015
Dear Josephine,
We are very sorry for the loss of Tim. He will be greatly missed by your whole family. God be with you.
Sincerely, Judy Drumheller and family
August 15, 2015
Timothy was quite the clarinetist in the Coal Township High School band years ago. He and Earl Guinter. Many good memories. My sympathies to his wife and family. George Hoy Northumberland, Pa
August 14, 2015
So sorry for your loss, Jo. Tim was a really great guy and loving family member. He will be missed.
Dr. Ann Shemo
Joe & Judy Molino
August 14, 2015
Our deepest sympathies goes out to the entire Fisher family. "Mr. Tim" as I have called him since I was five years old, was a wonderful friend to my family for 47 years and I have many happy memories of being around him from my earliest days. Though those times seem far away right now, thinking of him always brings a smile to our face. May he rest in peace.
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