Irene (Fisher) Payne Suman, 80 of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Monday, May 08, 2023 at her daughter, Rhonda’s home in Indiana, PA.
She was born March 17, 1943 in Kingslynn, England, the daughter of the late Arthur Fisher and Freda Mae (Clarke) Fisher.
She had worked as a CNA for Beverly Manor in Monroeville for 40 years. She belonged to the Church of England. Irene loved gardening, all types of home & gardening gadgets, the outdoors, hiking and British sitcoms. She loved swimming in Keystone Lake and the North Sea in England. Irene was a very strong women who loved all animals, especially her dog, Goldie.
Survivors
Daughter – Theresa Bates, New Florence, PA
Son – Shaun Kent, London, England,
Daughter – Rhonda Parkhurst & husband, Dan, Indiana, PA
Son – James Suman, Blairsville, PA
Grandchildren – Danny Payne, Beverly Dick, Angie Bates, Josh Bates & fiancé Donna McAdams, William Bates, Craig Michael Sykes, Austin Witchen, Craig Coursin, Paige Catherine Witchen and Clarissa Marie Schert & husband, Hunter
11 Great Grandchildren 1 Great Great Grandson, Ronin
Brother – Eric Fisher, England
Preceded in death by
Father – Arthur Fisher
Mother – Freda Mae (Clarke) Fisher
1st Husband – Michael Payne
2nd Husband – Roy Norton Suman, Jr.
Daughter – Michelle J. Payne Robinson
Brother – Donald Fisher
In keeping with Irene’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services.
If so desired, memorial donations may be made to Indiana County Humane Society, 191 Airport Road, Indiana, PA 15701.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., Blairsville, PA.







