Frank R. Fisher

b. circa 1902, d. 26 December 1973
  • Frank R. Fisher was born circa 1902 in New York.
  • The following appeared on 16 July 1907 in the Geneva Daily Times: Roy R. Fisher and little brother of Washington street left yesterday morning for Toronto, Canada, to visit relatives.
  • Francis Marion Fisher and Emma Ida Robson appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York, at 264 Wshington Street. Other members of the household included Frank R. Fisher, Harold L. Fisher.
  • The following appeared on 22 July 1933 in the Geneva Daily Times: Harold L. Fisher of 264 Washington street, well known in this city and Rochester as a singer, died at the Geneva General Hospital early this morning after an illness of several weeks.
         Mr. Fisher, a tenor, started his vocal career as a young boy and had sung in practically every church in this city at some time or other. He sang for three years at St. Paul's Episcopal church in Rochester.
         He was a member of Ark Lodge, No. 33, F. & A. M., was a Past High Priest of Geneva chapter, No. 36, R. A. M., a member of Geneva Commandery, No. 29, Knights Templar, Unmarkan Grotto, No. 21, of this city, and of Damascus Shrine at Rochester. He was a member of the Hydrant Hose Company and of Trinity Episcopal church. Mr. Fisher was also a member of the Geneva Community Chorus.
         He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Fisher; two brothers, Roy R. Fisher of this city and the Rev. Frank Fisher of Scottsville.
         The fuuneral will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from his late residence on Washington street with the Rev. D. George E. Norton of St. Paul's, Rochester, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Alexander Thompson of the North Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Friends are requested to please omit flowers.
  • The following appeared on 3 January 1947 in the Geneva Daily Times: Episcopal clergy and laymen from Geneva and the surrounding area will participate Sunday night at St. Peter's Church here as the colorful and dramatic Epiphany Feast of Lights pageant is presented at 8 p. m. Rev. Frank Fisher, Rochester, will preach the sermon.
         Rev. Fisher, rector of St. Mark's & St. John's Church in Rochester, is a former Genevan, son of Mrs. Emma Fisher, 264 Washington street. He is a graduate of Hobart College. . . .
  • The following appeared on 28 June 1971 in The Geneva Times: Mrs. Adeline J. Fisher, of 264 Washington St., Geneva, wife of Roy R. Fisher, died this morning in Geneva General Hospital following an illness of several weeks.
         Private funeral services will be at the family home on Washington St. at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday for the immediate family and close friends. The Rev. Dr. Frank R. Fisher, her brother-in-law, and the Rev. Dr. J. Richard Hart, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
         There will be no prior calling hours. Those who wish may contribute to the Herrick Class of the First Presbyterian Church or to St. Peter's Church. The courtesy of no flowers is requested by the family. The Corwin Funeral Home of Geneva is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
         Mrs. Fisher was born in Waterloo, the daughter of the late Frank and Agness Miller Johnson. She attended schools in Waterloo and graduated from the Waterloo High School when there were only nine members in her class.
         She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Amaranth and the Herrick Bible Class of the First Presbyterian Church. She was also active in Red Cross and USO work.
         Surviving besides her husband, are a son, Richard F. Fisher of Waterloo; and five grandchildren, William Fisher of Kalamazoo, Mich., Joyce, Frank, Cynthia and Robert Fisher of Waterloo; several nieces and nephews.
  • Frank R. Fisher died on 26 December 1973 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, at Rochester General Hospital.
  • He was interred at Glenwood Cemetery, Geneva, Ontario County, New York.
  • Last Edited: 22 Aug 2011