Obituary of Arthur Dale Kisamore

Arthur Dale “Whitey” Kisamore, 81, New Florence, passed away peacefully on March 26^th, 2023, under the wonderful care of Family Hospice at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh.  Born August 31^st, 1941, in New Florence the son of late John W. and Agnes Violet (DeWitt) Kisamore.  Also preceded in death by sisters Wanda Berkstresser and Judy Kinzey and his most recent beloved pet beagle “Harley”.

Survived by sister Glenda Howard, brother-in-law Ronald “Mike” Berkstresser, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

Whitey was an accomplished gunsmith who enjoyed making his own rifles.  He loved fishing, hunting, going to high school football games and watching the Pittsburgh Pirates.  He spent a lot of time in his “shanty” making rifles and tying flies.  He was quite the handyman and carpenter and was proud to have been on the crew that built the original power plant in New Florence.

A celebration of life will be held from 2-4 pm Sunday with an informal service at 4 pm at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, 139 Ligonier Street, New Florence.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Family Hospice at Canterbury Place, 310 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, or online at https://www.upmc.com/services/home-health-care/hospice/locations/southwest-pa/family-hospice-west/supporting-patients-families