Isaac N. Lewis Sr.
Isaac N. “Ike” Lewis Sr., 84, of Garards Fort, died at 5:07 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in his home.
He was born March 26, 1929, in Haydentown, Fayette County, a son of the late Adam Harry and Bessie Myrtle Ritenour Lewis.
Mr. Lewis was a 1946 graduate of Mapletown High School and resided in Greene County for most of his life.
He drove a truck for several companies, including Accurate Brass in Brave. In the early 1970s, Mr. Lewis began working at the East Dunkard Water Association in Dilliner and later retired as the association’s manager.
He was a faithful member and deacon of John Corbly Memorial Baptist Church of Garards Fort and served as the superintendent of Garards Fort Cemetery for many years.
Mr. Lewis enjoyed gardening and operating heavy equipment.
On November 5, 1949, he married Patricia J. Pollock, who survives.
Also surviving are five sons, Randy P. Lewis and wife Noreen of Irmo, S.C., Barrett K. Lewis of Carmichaels, Isaac N. Lewis Jr. and wife Vee of Garards Fort, Mark E. Lewis and wife Jennette of Carmichaels and Michael A. Lewis and wife Mary of Carmichaels; five daughters, Joyce L. Lund and husband John of Carmichaels, Donna R. Rodavich and husband Dave of Garards Fort, Michelle A. Popernack and husband George of Bobtown, Diane Ewart and husband Ralph of Carmichaels and Connie Sherman and husband Frank of Greensburg; 22 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a grandson, John Paul Lund; three brothers, Harry Lewis, who died in infancy, Ellis H. Lewis and Samuel Lewis; and three sisters, Edna Phillips, Gladys I. Phillips and Meryl Smith.
Family and friends are welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Yoskovich Funeral Home, 724-966-5500, Martin J. Yoskovich, funeral director, 300 South Vine Street (Route 88), Carmichaels. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, in John Corbly Memorial Baptist Church, 107 John Corbly Lane, Garards Fort, with the Rev. Gary Whipkey officiating. Interment will follow at Garards Fort Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to John Corbly Memorial Baptist Church, P.O. Box 43, Garards Fort, PA 15334. For additional information and to sign the guest book, please visit www.YoskovichFH.com.