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Patricia Bishop Obituary

Patricia J. Bishop

AGE: 83 • Kutztown, PA

Patricia "Patsy" (Connolly) Bishop, 83, of Kutztown, PA, formerly of Old Bridge, NJ and Sumter, SC passed away on July 28, 2017 surrounded by family. Her life was devoted to the care and nurturing of family, friends and those in need; her career as an LPN came naturally to Pat, a devout member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Orefield. As an artist uses a brush to paint a work of exceptional beauty, Pat used her patience, tenderness, compassion, wisdom and understanding to raise 6 children with her husband Tom of 63 years. Her work of art is what we typically refer to simply as our family! To Mom, it was and always will be family that she enjoyed most in life.

Survivors: She is survived by her husband, Tom Bishop - Kutztown, son's Tom Bishop and wife Barbara - Arizona, Kevin Bishop and wife Lori - Maine, Tim Bishop and wife Elise - Florida, Stephen Bishop and wife Donna - New Jersey, James Bishop and wife Ruth - Virginia, and daughter Patricia Murphy and her husband Ed - Pennsylvania, as well as 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother CPT (R) George S. Connolly and wife Beverly - Pennsylvania, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield, PA. Family and friends may pay their respects from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Tuesday August 1st at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville, PA. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box #196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Published by Home News Tribune on Jul. 29, 2017.
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My condolences and prayers to the Bishop family.

Kory Brodnax

July 29, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. May God's love and peace be with you.

Henry

July 29, 2017

Please accept my condolences, may the family find comfort @ Issiah 25:8,AJ

July 29, 2017

As you remember your beloved one, may our Father the God of peace give you comfort and peace in May God be your strength in this time of sorrow Matthew 5:4 "Happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted."
My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4 (fla)

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