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Elvin R. Fisher

By T.J. Woodward

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  Elvin R. Fisher, age 61, of Warsaw, New York, entered into rest on March 31, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York surrounded by his loving family. He was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in August of 2016 and was waiting a lung transplant. Elvin was born on December 15, 1955 on Ronks, Pennsylvania to Joseph L. and the late Malinda (Stoltzfus) Fisher.

Elvin was a member of the Seeds of Truth Mennonite Church in Warsaw. He was the owner and operator of Elvin Fisher and Sons Construction Company. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing with his sons.

He was the loving husband of 34 years to Verna Mae (Riehl) Fisher, loving father of six children: Tim (Naomi) Fisher of Penn Yan, NY, Janis, Loretta, Lewis, Marcus and Keith Fisher all at home, his dearly loved grandchildren: Sophia and Oliver Fisher, also surviving is a sister: Esther (Omar) Smoker of New Providence, PA., and brother: Jessie Fisher of Ronks, PA. as well as with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8pm on Monday April 3rd at the Valley Chapel Free Methodist Church 3415 St. Rt. 19 in Warsaw where funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 4th at 11:00am.He will be laid to rest in the Silver Lake Mennonite Church Cemetery in Perry.

For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

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