Obituaries

Bradley C. Bish, 73, of Clarion, passed away Thursday evening, July 23, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.

Born on September 10, 1952, in Brookville, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Mary E. (Klepfer) Bish of Mayport.

He graduated from Redbank Valley High School in 1970. He was a Vietnam War Era Army Veteran who served at several locations in Germany.

He married the former Denise Kemmer on July 28, 1979, and she survives. He is also survived by two sisters, Shelley Kosko of DuBois and Susan Dietrick and her husband, John, of Denver, North Carolina, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jason Bish, two brothers-in-law, David Kosko and Terry Kemmer, and a nephew, Jon Kemmer.

As per his wishes, there will be no visitation or services.

Interment will be in the Shannondale Union Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to Brad’s family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com.

The Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn is handling the arrangements.

Brad would like to thank all who supported him with encouragement and prayers. His trail “walking Buddies”, Kent, Jill, Barney, Gus, and “The Heathville Ladies”.

The family wish to thank the Clarion Forest VNA and the Clarion Cancer Center.