Margaret I. Fisher, 98 of Forks Twp., PA died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Gracedale. Born October 10, 1917 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret Conklin.
She was a lifelong member of the former Calvary United Methodist Church, now Green Pond UM in Easton and had worked in the candy stand at the old State Movie Theatre years ago. She was also a foster parent to many.
She is survived by her children: Leon Fisher and his wife Sharon of Forks Twp., PA; Robin Featherman and his wife Michelle of Forks Twp., PA; Lloyd Featherman and his fiancé Louise of Palmer Tpw., PA; Ronald Weidman and his wife Donna of Wilson Borough, PA; Jeanette Wilson in Arizona; 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Jasper L. Fisher in 1986; and daughters: Marjorie Granda and Joyce Opdyke.
Services are 10:30 AM Tuesday (Mar. 8) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation 6 to 7:30 PM Monday and 9:30 to 10:30 AM Tuesday. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Shriners Hospital for Children. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Eileen Howard
March 4, 2016 at 5:29 pm
Mrs. Fisher was an amazing person with such a love for children. She made it possible for a group of young moms to have a weekly Bible study and sharing group, by capably watching an average of 6 to 8 children. I could never thank her enough.
John and Sue Cutlip
March 7, 2016 at 4:32 pm
Robin, Lee and families,
We are thinking of you and praying for you as you walk this path of loss. Our heartfelt condolences. May you feel the Lord’s peace surround you.