Bishop

Patricia A. Bishop, 88, of Fairview, went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, Sept. 14, 2024, at Sugarcreek Rest.

Patricia was born in Campbell Hollow, Fairview Township, on April 25, 1936. She was the daughter of the late John and Lillianne Timblin Miller.

She was a 1954 graduate of Fairview Township Karns City High School and the Butler Business School. She had been employed as an executive secretary at both Koppers Co. and later retired as an executive secretary from Sonneborn/Wicto, both in Petrolia. Pat enjoyed traveling to the beach at Nags Head, baking, cooking and gardening. She was an avid golfer and had been a member of the former St. Jude Country Club in Chicora. She was always looking forward to the company of her family. Patricia was a long time active member of the former Fairview United Presbyterian Church, now The Fairview Red Brick Church, and had served the church for many years as an elder and Sunday school superintendent. Patty served on the Petrolia Medical Center Board and was instrumental in the hiring of Dr. Mercurio.

Surviving is her husband, Clarence W. “Bud” Bishop. The couple was married by the Rev. Sherrard on Aug. 24, 1956, at Fairview United Presbyterian Church. Also surviving are three children, Lisa R. McElroy and her husband, Gerald, of St. Simons Island, Ga., Lori K. Martin and her husband, Timothy “Pepper,” of Fairview and Matt Bishop and his wife, Gretchen, of Chicora. Pat was affectionately “Ma Ma,” “Mee Ma,” “Nanny” and “Grandma Pat” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by twelve grandchildren, Nathan, Brett, Elizabeth, Shawn, Mark, Jennifer, Ryan, Meghan, Holden, Lillianne, Clare and Evalyn; nine great grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael J. Bishop; a brother, Donald “Buzz” Miller; and a sister, Doris Rivers.

BISHOP — Friends of Patricia A. Bishop, who died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at HILE FUNERAL HOME of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora.

A funeral service will follow from the funeral home at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Dennis Barger, a longtime family friend and pastor of Scrubgrass Stone Church, Emlenton, officiating.

Interment will be in Bear Creek Cemetery, Petrolia.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Fairview Red Brick Church, P.O. Box 204, Petrolia, PA 16050.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

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