James Milton Bisanar ’46

James Milton Bisanar, 90, of Easton, Md., died peacefully Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. He was born May 1, 1925, in Hickory, to the late George E. Bisanar and Mayme Maxey Bisanar.

He attended Davidson College and received his medical degree from the University of Maryland in 1948, and completed an internship and a pediatric residency there in 1952.

He served as a captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps from 1953 to 1955.

In 1960, he completed a radiology residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Radiology. Jim practiced Radiology in Baltimore, Md., for 30 years.

He married Diane Renshaw in 1955. They made their home in Towson, Md., before moving to Easton in 1978.

He is survived by his wife, Diane; two daughters, Karen Canter (Harry) of Easton, and Linda Gnade (Bruce) of Texas; four grandchildren, Laura Canter of North Carolina, Julia Canter of Florida, Nolan Canter of Maryland, and Andrew Gnade (Allison) of Texas; and one great-grandchild, Bennett Gnade of Texas.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, G. Norman Bisanar of Concord, and E. Alan Bisanar of Hickory; and his son, James E. Bisanar of Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Talbot Hospice Foundation, 586 Cynwood Dr., Easton, MD 21601; or a charity of the donor’s choice. Graveside services will be private.

Arrangements are being handled by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., of Easton.

For online tributes, please visit www.fhnfuneralhome.com.

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