Donald Z. Kishbach

Published: March 12, 2014 - Press Enterprise Donald Z. Kishbach, 80, of North Centre Township passed away peacefully with his family at his side Monday, March 10, 2014, at his residence. He was born March 29, 1933, in Berwick, a son to the late Ralph E. and Hazel C. (Lewis) Kishbach. A machinist, he worked for 41 years at U.S. Radium in South Centre Township before retiring. Donald enjoyed ham radio, fishing, hunting, model airplanes and crossword puzzles. He served as Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 11 in North Centre Township, was a volunteer for the Columbia County EMS, and an active member of the North Centre Township Historical Society. Helping his father breed and train champion beagles at Cabin Run Kennels was another interest that gave him much joy. Surviving are his loving wife of 58 years, the former Marilyn Gay Shields; son, Zane, and his wife, Gayle, of Berwick; four daughters: Beth Ann Norton and her husband, Malcolm, of Berwick; Vicki Clapper and her husband, Martin, of Reading; Georgia Kile of Stillwater; and Amber Daily and her husband, Stephen, of Berwick; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Florence and June. Preceding Donald in death were two brothers, Edwin and Robert; and two sisters, Anna and Hazel. Donald's funeral is 11 a.m. Friday, March 14, at Ebenezer Faith Bible Church, Berwick Road (Route 93), Orangeville. His pastor, George Lee, will serve as the officiant. A private burial will follow at Elan Memorial Park. The family wishes that any memorial contributions be sent to either the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McMichael-Rairigh & Baker Funeral Home of Berwick. Online condolences can be sent to www.baker-funeralhome.com.