Calvin E. Fisher, 88, of Portersville, PA passed away the evening of July 18, 2016 at his residence.
Born in New Castle on December 11, 1927, he was a son of Clyde W. and Margaret H. Pizor Fisher.
On June 24, 1950, he married Frances E. Barron Fisher, who preceded him in death on November 10, 2013.
After graduating from Eastbrook High School, he served in the US Navy. He was the co-owner of Miller and McKnight Coal Company and the owner of Cal Fisher Jewelry.
Mr. Fisher served on the Laurel School Board. He enjoyed working on and restoring cars and tractors with his nephew, Thomas Fisher.
He is survived by two daughters, Jeanne Park and Mary Ann (Gregory) Tomo, of Portersville; five grandchildren, Michele (Jamie ) Schmid, Mindy (Jarrod) Fries, Kelly Tomo, Alan (Katie) Tomo, and Leah (Michael) Francic; and twelve great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he is preceded in death by one brother, C. Willis Fisher; one infant sister, Dorothy Fisher; and a great grandson, Jonah Gregory Francic.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 Thursday and from 10-11 Friday at R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.
A funeral service will be held immediately following visitation at 11:00 AM Friday at the funeral home with Rev. John Yergan officiating.
Burial will be in Mt. Hermon Cemetery.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cunninghamfh.com.