Doris Jean Shissler

Doris Jean (Pearce) Shissler, 88, of Homewood Living Martinsburg, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 14, 2025. She was born on December 15, 1936, in Altoona; daughter of Katherine Marie (Zimmerman) Pearce and Guy Zane Pearce.

Doris was a 1954 graduate of Altoona High School and continued post-graduate work in Pittsburgh, PA, where she completed training to be a medical secretary. On September 13, 1958, she married Simon Clyde Shissler at First Methodist Church in Pittsburgh.

Both Doris and Simon spent many years of their careers at The Hite Company, working at branch locations in Indiana, PA, Williamsport, PA, and eventually relocating to Altoona, PA, residing in Tipton until they retired. Doris was a Lighting Design Consultant.

Surviving are a son, Mark P. Shissler, of Altoona, a sister-in-law, Paulie Bird, of Lancaster, and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon, in 2010, and an infant brother, Richard Dutt Pearce.

Doris was most importantly a Christian who participated in many church activities. Her faith defined her. She grew up attending Fourth Lutheran Church in Altoona. Later she was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Indiana and Trinity United Methodist Church in Bellwood.

Family and friends were loved and cherished by Doris. Traveling, camping, bowling, researching genealogy, and working patiently on jigsaw puzzles were all favorite things she enjoyed.

In celebration of Doris's life, friends will be received at Bice Memorial Chapel at Homewood Living Martinsburg, on Monday, September 29, 2025, beginning at 10 AM until the 11 AM Memorial Service. Reverend Gerald McCuller will officiate. Inurnment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery - Altoona.

Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.; Martinsburg.