Isaac J. “Ike” Risha
Isaac J. “Ike” Risha, 83, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away peacefully on Monday morning, December 18, 2006, in his home. He was born December 23, 1922, in Uniontown, Pa., the son of the late Ferris Risha and Sandora Barkett Risha.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ernest, Joseph, Thomas and John “Toff”.
Ike was a member of Saint George Maronite Roman Catholic Church, a Veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II holding the rank of Corporal, a member of the VFW Post 47, American Legion Post 51 and the Lebanese Club.
Ike will be remembered as a loving, kind person. When he entered a room he brightened everyone’s day with his smile and his laughter. Devoted to his wife and family, he will be missed and always loved by all that knew him. It has been said that Ike won his last and final bet.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Jessie A Salim Risha; his loving children, Sandora Fabian and her husband George of Uniontown, Pa., Dr. Daniel J. Risha and his wife Rita of Springfield, Ohio, Jesse J. Risha and his wife Joanne of Uniontown, Pa., Joseph J. Risha and wife Ronda of Uniontown, Pa., Isaac T. Risha of Uniontown, Pa., Dr. Michael P. Risha of Pasidina, Maryland; thirteen grandchildren and two great -grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law Rita M. Sisson and Kristine Risha, other relatives and friends.
Friends will be received in the STEPHEN E. KEZMARSKY III FUNERAL HOME AT 71 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, UNIONTOWN, PA, today, Wednesday, December 20, 2006, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday morning, December 21, 2006, until 9:30 a.m. when a Blessing Service will be followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Saint George Maronite Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Joseph David as Celebrant.
Interment follows in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa.
Service of Ghinnaz will be held in the funeral home this evening at 8 p.m. Parish Rosary, Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Military Honors will be accorded at graveside by the American Legion Post 51 and VFW Post 8543.
In addition to flowers, donation may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, 745 West Governor Road, Hershey, PA 17033.