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Charles Clifford Risher

Charles Clifford Risher, age 78, of Rock Cave, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at his home. 

He was born on December 5, 1943, in Slickville, PA a son of the late Charles and Dorothy Sible Risher.  He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Leona M. Boone Risher; five children:  Brenda, Joyce, David, Virginia, and Dorthy; two stepchildren:  Mary Johnson and husband Joe and Sam Culotta and wife Stella; five grandchildren:  Michelle Squires, Kimberly Johnson, Christina Squires, and Amber and Aaron Culotta; four great grandchildren:  Logan Moore, Trinity Becker, Sean Fortman, and Killian Fortman; three sisters:  Dottie, Lois, and Mary; three brothers:  John, Eddie, and Bill; and a special niece Diana. 

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers:  Bob, Raymond, and Georgie Risher.

The family will receive friends at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel on Saturday, July 30, 2022, from 12-1:00 PM—the funeral hour, with Pastor David Jessie officiating.  Interment will follow in the French Creek Memorial Gardens. 

Online condolences may be extended to the Risher family at www.heavnerandcutright.com. The Risher family entrusted the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel with the arrangements.

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