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YORK Mary Bishop Wilson died at York Hospital on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at age 92. She was the daughter of the late William A. and Mary (Fisher) Bishop. She was married to the late Edward D. Wilson and is survived by her daughter, Anne Wilson Kostas of Hellam, and her son, Edward W. Wilson, as well as his wife, Shari and daughter, Tess, of Mount Joy. She was preceded in death by her brothers, W. Austin Bishop, Ben L. Bishop, and Richard L. Bishop; and a sister, Theora Bishop. A native of Manheim, Lancaster County, she graduated from Manheim High School in 1938 and from West Chester State Teachers' College in 1942. She began her teaching career at Ephrata, and after two years returned to Manheim High School, where she taught music and directed choirs during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Later she resided in Wrightsville and Hellam with her family, and served for many years as a substitute teacher for the Eastern York and Central York school districts. Mary did volunteer work for the York County Red Cross and served on its board in the late 1970s. In 2007 she moved to St. John's Herr Estate in Columbia, where she was active in the chorus and chapel committee. She relocated to the Brunswick at Longstown in York in 2012. She was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wrightsville and served several terms on its council. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 14, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 243 Hellam St., Wrightsville, with her pastor, the Rev. Barbara A. Caruana, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. A visitation will be held Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 243 Hellam St., Wrightsville, PA 17368; or to World Vision, Inc., P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063-9716. The Etzweiler Funeral Home, York, is in charge of arrangements. www.etzweiler.com
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Sorry to hear of my longtime friends passing. Mary and I had many long talks over the years and one thing was always her top priority and that was her children and granddaughter. She will be missed. Glenda Abel
Glenda Abel
January 11, 2013
Anne and family, I can't tell you how many times over the past few years that I thought about your mom. I am sorry to hear that she passed on but she will finally be reunited with your dad (and Amber, too!). So many good memories of all the good people we met at Trinity. Your mom was definitely one of the sweetest and kindest. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sue Nace
January 11, 2013
Anne,Ed and family, Mary will always be remembered by me as one of the sweetest ladies I have ever had the pleasure to meet. She will be greatly missed.
Love, Sylvia
Sylvia Snyder
January 11, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Craig Franciscus
January 11, 2013
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