Thomas David Fisher Sr.

Thomas was born Jan. 8, 1932, in Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Lloyd Fisher and Gladys Peterson Fisher of Wrightsville, Pa.

Thomas proudly served his country as a corporal in the Korean War from 1951-55. Following his honorable discharge from the military he worked as a logger with his late brother, Sam Fisher. He then spent several years working for the Crosscut’s farm. He also spent time driving for Reed’s Auction Barn and then worked many years for Farmer’s Mill while also running his own dairy farm. Tom worked extremely hard all his life.

Tom loved to hunt and raccoon hunting was his passion. He raised and trained his own dogs for hunting and also enjoyed hunting with Dick and Mark Griswold. Tom also enjoyed going to the county fairs and assisting his brother, Sam with the horse pulls.

Tom’s friendship with the Amish community was important to him and he enjoyed spending time with them and helping them when he was able.

Tom was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Westfield, N.Y., and American Legion of Corry, Pa.

A special thank you to his sister-in-law, Jessie Griswold for her morning coffee visits which Tom looked forward to.

Tom is survived by his daughter, Carol Davis (Ronald); son, Thomas David Fisher Jr., son, Dennis Fisher (Darlene) and son, Gary Fisher; step-daughter, Lori Jafarjian (John); sister, Betty Jean Elder, sister, Shirley Ransom and sister, Loretta Breeding (Sam); as well as many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Tom was predeceased by his loving wife of 30 years, Sharon Fisher, on Aug. 18, 2021. Tom was extremely devoted to Sharon and cared deeply for her. Also preceding him in death were his brothers: Lloyd Fisher, Samuel Fisher, George Fisher, Norman Fisher, James Fisher; sister Violet Luciano; and an infant son.

There will be a service with full military honors at Sherman Cemetery on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at 2 p.m. Immediately following there will be a celebration of life at the Sherman Fire Hall. Friends and family are welcome.

Services will be handled by the Spitzer Funeral Home. Memorials can be made in his name to the Sherman Fire Hall.