Obituaries

Martin William “Bo” Sis passed away September 23, 2026. He was born on June 1, 1942, in New Brighton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1960 and from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in 1962.

Bo began his career with Piedmont Airlines in 1962. After a long career in the airline industry, he retired from USAir. He later worked for the Lexington School District in Lexington, South Carolina, where he also retired.

An avid model railroader, Bo took great pride in having his railroad featured in a national model railroad magazine. He was also a dedicated and faithful member of Florence Methodist Church in Florence, Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Margaret Sis, and his brother, Freddie Sis.

Bo is survived by his wife, Sandra Sis, whom he married on June 8, 1963; his sons and daughters-in-law, Marty and Angela Sis of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Eric and Brenda Sis of Union, Kentucky; his granddaughters, Emily Sosa and her husband, Edgar, of Kernersville, North Carolina and Lily Sis and her husband, Clint Rothfuss of Covington, Kentucky; and his grandson, Evan Sis of Groveland, California.

Bo was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, including his sisters- and brothers-in-law, numerous other relatives, and especially his fellow model railroaders from his Monday and Wednesday groups.

A memorial service will be held at Florence Methodist Church, 8585 Old Toll Rd., Florence, KY 41042 on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM til the hour of service. A short reception will be held at the church immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Florence Methodist Church Building Fund, 8585 Old Toll Road, Florence, KY 41042.

To leave an online condolence for the family or to share a fond memory of Bo, please visit www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com.