Susan F. Fish

FISHSusan Fulton Fish died unexpectedly on March 18, 2018 in Paoli, PA at theage of 78.Susan is survived by her husband of 55 years, Joseph Fish of Valley Forge,Pennsylvania, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA; her daughters, Amy Fish Johnsonand her husband Kevin Johnson of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, formerly ofPittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Cynthia Fish Wetmiller and her husband,Eric Wetmiller, of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA;her sister, Mary Anne Fulton Money of Woodbridge, Virginia, formerly ofPittsburgh, PA; 6 grandchildren, Emilie Johnson, Chloe Johnson, MollieJohnson Mamrilla and her husband Janko Mamrilla, Trevor Johnson, SamWetmiller and Henry Wetmiller. She leaves behind nieces Donna AnneStofko and husband Alan of Montclair, Virginia; Pamela Cook and husbandTom of Charlotte, North Carolina; and Patty Fulton Abbate and husbandJoe of Haddonfield, New Jersey; and three nephews, Ross Osterritter andwife Melanie of Charleston, South Carolina; Edward d’Agostino ofWashington, D.C. and Mark d’Agostino and wife Adele of Ellicott City,Maryland. In addition, she leaves behind 10 great nieces and nephews,and 4 great great nieces and nephews. Also left behind is Joseph Greene,her “son from another mother” and his children. She is proceeded indeath by her parents, Henry Fulton and Virginia Fulton.Susan was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 9, 1939. Shegraduated from Peabody High School. She married the love of her life,Joseph Fish, in 1963. They bought a home and raised a family in thePittsburgh suburb of Churchill, in the wonderful neighborhood ofBlackridge. Their home on Williamsburg Place was known by all as thehouse with the fish hanging on a sign at the top of the driveway. Susanwas very active in the community. In addition to being a longtimemember of the Blackridge Garden Club, Blackridge Civic Association andBlackridge Swim Club, she was dedicated to her church, St. JamesEpiscopal in Penn Hills. She was very proud of all the work she did withthe Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh and the youth program, “Happening.”She touched the lives of many youth and cherished all her experiencesbringing young people to know the Lord. Growing up, Susan and her sister,Mary Anne, were very proud to be members of Calvary Episcopal Churchin Shadyside. Their years spent at Sheldon Calvary Camp in Conneaut,Ohio are memories she also cherished. Susan was very active in the livesof her children. She loved helping sew costumes for the Churchill HighSchool musicals and being a Churchill Charger Marching Band parent.Whatever her children were involved in, Susan was there being loving,supportive and always encouraging. From Girl Scouts to swim team, Susanhad a very active presence that was appreciated by many.Susan loved gardening, quilting, reading, singing and genealogy. She wasan avid Pittsburgh fan of the Pirates, Steelers and Penguins. One of herfavorite Pittsburgh memories was being at the 1960 World Series Game 7at Forbes Field, witnessing the ninth-inning home run hit by BillMazeroski. She was also a constant fan of the many teams all hergrandchildren played on.But, more than anything, Susan loved the Lord her God with all her heart,all her soul, all her strength and with all her mind. After moving to ValleyForge she found a new church home at the Church of the Good Samaritanin Paoli, Pennsylvania. At Church of the Good Samaritan she enjoyedweekly worship services, Sunday school, bible study and volunteering inthe office once a week.In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Good Samaritan FoodCloset. foodcloset@good-samaritan.org”For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty andyou gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, Ineeded clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, Iwas in prison and you came to visit me.” Matthew 25.35-36Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Service on Saturday, March 24th at 12:30 PM at the Church of the Good Samaritan, 212 West Lancaster Ave., (Rte.30), Paoli, PA 19301. Funeral Service – sameReception and visitation with Family immediately following, Walton Hall, Church of the Good Samaritan.Inurnment in Church Cemetery.Contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Food Closet at the above address.