Merle E. Fisher

NEW OXFORD- Merle E. Fisher, 85, entered into God’s presence because of his faith in the finished work of Jesus on the cross and through His resurrection, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. He was the husband of the late Elaine M. (Miller) Fisher to whom he was married 63 years until her passing on December 8, 2021.

A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York with the Reverend Wayne Heberlig officiating. A visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be private at Mt. Rose Cemetery.

Born on August 21, 1938 in Airville, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Bessie M. (Miller) Fisher. Merle was a garage door installer and repairman for Ben Druck Door Co.

Mr. Fisher was a member of Otterbein Church in Mt Wolf. Merle received numerous volunteer awards at Cross Keys Village during his time there. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, baseball, football and playing softball. He loved Jesus first and his family next.

Mr. Fisher is survived by two daughters, Carol Anderson and her husband, Jeff of York and Linda Moritz and her husband, Bill of Manchester; four grandchildren, Erika, Kari, Jacob and Jennie; 11 great grandchildren; brother, Lester Fisher and his wife, Deloras of Red Lion; sister-in-law, Linda Fisher; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, C. Clyde Fisher and Roy Fisher.

Memorial contributions may be made to Otterbein Church Building Fund, 131 Center St., Mt. Wolf, PA 17347 or Cross Keys Village Brethren Home Good Samaritan Fund, 2990 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford, PA 17350.

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