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Joan Denise Shaffer Bish

Joan Denise Shaffer Bish, age 66, of Columbus, PA, passed away on June 15, 2018.

Born to Lorraine Snow Brandon in Girard, PA on December 21, 2951.  She was adopted at 3 days old by Reverend Milton and Dona Shaffer.

Joan was a graduate of Hempfield H.S. in Greensburg, PA in 1969.  She married Jack R. Bish on August 8, 1970.

She is survived by her husband Jack Bish; 1 son, Craig Bish; 1 daughter, Sharon Geraci and her husband, James; 5 grandchildren, Kyra Stanyard, Evelyn Bish, Gabriel Bish, Lauren Geraci, and Nicholas Geraci.

She was much loved and will be greatly missed.

Askins Cremation Funeral Services, 8354 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, PA 16509 is assisting the family with arrangements.