Jerry A. Fisher

Born April 17, 1942 to Clyde Fisher and Eliza Hancock Fisher (both deceased) in Johnstown, PA, he went on to graduate from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering in 1965. From Cambria County Area Community College, he also earned Associate of Applied Science degrees in Environmental Health and Safety Technology in 1996 and in Human Services in 2001. Jerry spent the major part of his career with Bethlehem Steel Corporation and other heavy industry companies where he advanced from Automotive Foreman to Superintendent of Maintenance.

In his latter career, he proudly served as Caseworker for Adams County Children and Youth Services. Professionally, Jerry was dedicated, creative, honest, hard-working, accomplished and developed excellent rapport with all with whom he worked. Dedication and care for his family and friends were his greatest achievements of all. Jerry will be deeply missed for his kind heart and jovial spirit and penchant for giving everyone he loved a pet name. Jerry was an avid hunter and gunsmith and enjoyed many hobbies including card games, aquariums, reading (science fiction, especially), WWII study, motorcycles, and woodworking. He was highly skilled and knowledgeable in every interest he pursued. All who knew Jerry were often in awe of his physical strength, strong will, and emotional fortitude.

Survived by daughter Jeannine Fisher Wang and her husband Joe Wang (Oakland, CA), son Jason Robert Fisher (Derwood, MD), granddaughters Jeannette Marie Komonosky (Redondo Beach, CA), Janelle Riley Fisher (Derwood, MD), Lauren Renee Fisher (Derwood, MD), grandson Robert Alan Fisher (Derwood, MD), granddaughter Josephine Lee Wang (Oakland, CA), step-granddaughter Kirstin Lee Harkum (Columbus, GA), step-great grandson Riley Isaiah Harkum (Columbus, GA) and sister Barbara Wade Gross (Baltimore, MD).

The family plans a graveside celebration of life service at Richland Cemetery in Johnstown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund.