Leon “Lee” Jasper Fisher, 80 of Forks Twp., PA died Saturday, April 25, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born September 17, 1945, in Doylestown, PA he was a son of the late Margaret (Conklin) and Jasper L. Fisher. Lee was a 1963 graduate of Easton High School and received his associate’s degree in fire technology in 1977 from Northampton Community College. Lee was a police officer with the Forks Twp. Police Department before retiring as their Police Chief in 2004. He was a lifetime member of the Forks Township Fire Department, serving as the Fire Chief from 1973 to 1979. He also retired from the Easton School District Police Department where he served from 2006 to 2011. “The Fish” as he was affectionately known, was a train enthusiast, as evidenced by his entire basement display of trains collected since childhood. He was a 50-year member of the Train Collectors Association, member of the Lionel Collectors’ Club of America and member of the Gospel Train Club at Green Pond United Methodist Church in Easton. In addition to his trains, Lee especially loved attending his grandson Matt’s baseball and softball games.
Lee is survived by his wife of almost 63 years, Sharon (Sigafoos) Fisher; his son: Richard Fisher (wife Ruth) of Columbia, SC; his daughter: Leigh Ann Fisher of Plainfield Twp., PA; his siblings: Robin Featherman, Lloyd Featherman, Ronald Weidman, Jeanette Haney; 3 grandchildren: Matthew Baker (wife Amy), Julianna Fisher, Amy Fisher; great-granddaughter: Adeline Baker; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters: Marjorie Granda and Joyce Opdyke; and an infant grandson: Elliot Baker.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 PM Friday (May 1) and 9:30 to 10:30 AM Saturday (May 2) followed by a service at 10:30 AM Saturday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital at www.shrinerschildrens.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Dawn & Gino Tomaino
April 28, 2026 at 10:35 am
Leigh Ann, Sharon, and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Although we did not know Lee well, we will always remember how happy he was to share his train display with us and our grandson Dominic. His train set up was very impressive and his eyes lit up when he turned on the railroad crossing sign for Dominic. Even though he wasn’t yet 3 years old, Dominic was very excited because he loves trains.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
David Richards
April 28, 2026 at 1:08 pm
My condolences to Leon’s family. As a Township resident I knew Lee as an officer and Chief of Police. I also was fortunate to work with Lee at Easton Area School District. Lee was a very pleasant person to be around and respected by staff and students alike. He was always willing to help anyone in need, he will be missed by all who knew him.
Lisa Eldridge
April 28, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Dear Leigh Ann,
I am so sorry your dad passed away. I am wrapping your family in prayer. In reading your dad’s obituary, I feel like his life was a huge blessing to many, a gift! I hope your family will take comfort in his full life of service and the fact that, even though God has called His servant home, your dad will always be with you.
Barbie & Giuseppe Curto
April 29, 2026 at 9:23 am
Dear Sharon & Family
It was always nice to see you and Leon wave to my pug and I as you drove by. Giuseppe and I are praying for you in this time of great loss! Leon touched many in his life & is now an angel watching over you. God bless you all!
Patricia & Dean Mathews
April 30, 2026 at 8:10 am
Leon,
We will miss Lee so much. We enjoyed being with Sharon and Lee for dinner and our talks, Also at our breakfasts, Dean said he was a super mechanic, Lee was one of a kind,
Jim Farley
April 30, 2026 at 10:34 am
Sharon and Family,
Lee was an incredible man whom I respected a great deal. Working with him on the train setups at Forks was a great honor. Watching him interact with the families at those events was a joy. My love and prayers are with you all at this time.