Earl Vincent Bish

Earl V. Bish, October 30, 1966

Funeral services will be held in Punxsutawney tomorrow for Earl V. Bish, 74, of Knoxdale, PA who was found dead in his home by his neighbors. He died as a result of a heartattack. Mr. Bish, a retired gas driller was born May 6, 1892 in Knox Township, a son of Wesley and Elizabeth Bailey-Bish ans was first married to Elva Beer. After her death, he married Rhea Jones, also deceased. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge in Worthville, Pa and the F.O. Eagles in Brookvile, PA. Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Leroy Troutman (Pearl), Mrs. Burl Snyder (lLaura)' Mrs. Nick Bencic (Chloe), Mrs. Harry Knapp (Sydney). He leaves also 3 step-daughters, Mrs. Leroy Bish, Mrs. John Bish, Mrs. Frank Moni, a sister Mrs. Reiford, and a brother Edward Bish. Services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Pifer Funeral Home in Punxsutawney, PA. Burial will be at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Knoxdale, PA.