Glenn E. Bish

Glenn E. Bish, Fredonia, passed away Tuesday evening, September 29, 2020 at the Orchard Manor, Grove City with his family by his side.  He was 86.

Glenn was born in Hawthorn, PA on March 28, 1934 a son of the late Harry Lloyd and Margaret (Shick) Bish.  On May 26, 1956 he married the former Patsy B. Rader, who survives.  Glenn had been employed as a manager for various Loblaw’s in the region and later went on to train those entering the Loblaw management program.  He was a member of the Fredonia Lion’s Club since 1974 and was a lifetime member where he had served twice as president, had received the Melvin Johnson Award and had been named the Lion of the Year.  He was a member of the Fredonia United Methodist Church.  Following his retirement, Glenn was an avid flea marketer, selling at many of the area flea markets and was well known for his selling of marbles and was affectionately known to the children as the “Marble Man”.

Glenn is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patsy; two sons, Harold G. Bish and his girlfriend Billie, Fredonia and John Bish, Fredonia; two daughters, Patty McClure and her husband Brian, Fredonia and Linda Bish and her wife Deanna Westlake, Sandy Lake; a sister, Dolly Kunselman, Pensacola, FL; 4 grandchildren, Matthew Bish, Monnica Fowler, Gregory McClure and Michael McClure and 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 siblings and a grandson James L. Bish.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 12:00 pm at the Fredonia United Methodist Church, Liberty Street, Fredonia with Rev. Tina Keller, pastor of the church officiating.  Glenn will be laid to rest at the Millbank Cemetery.  Family and friends may call at the Church on Saturday from 1000 am to 12:00 pm.