Obituaries

James F. Bisset, Jr., 88, of Palmer Township, PA, died peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025.  Jim was born in July of 1936 and raised by the late James and Alyne Bisset in Pittsburgh, PA.  He graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School, and earned a BS in Chemistry from Allegheny College in 1958, where he met and married classmate Kay Johnston in 1959. Jim and Kay became parents of twin daughters in 1961.  Jim went on to receive his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in 1962.  Jim’s Internship and Residency in OB/GYN were completed at Reading Hospital and Medical Center in 1966.  Jim then served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in Augsburg, Germany for three years.  After his army tour of duty was completed, he and his family moved to Easton, PA in 1969, where he joined the OB/GYN medical practice of Drs. Burkely, Murray and Korhammer.  In addition, Jim was an integral physician and surgeon at Easton Area Hospital until his retirement in 2000.  He successfully delivered many, many beautiful babies throughout his career.  Jim was an active member of the American Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, and the American College of OB/GYN.

He enjoyed his growing family, paddle tennis, traveling, and time spent in Bethany Beach, DE and Vero Beach, FL.  Jim lost the love of his life, Kay Bisset, in 2021.  He is survived by his twin daughters, Cindy and Cathy, and five wonderful grandchildren: Justin and Zach Andrews, and Connor, Cailin and Claire Bisset Flannery.  Services are private.  Contributions in his memory may be made to one’s charity of choice. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.