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Kenneth Bishop Obituary
Mansfield - Kenneth R. Bishop, 82 of Mansfield passed away April 18, 2019 unexpectedly at Avita Ontario Hospital.
Ken was born November 20, 1936 in Akron to Alton and Loretta Hoehn Bishop. He was a 1954 graduate of St. Peter's High School. Ken worked for Western & Southern Insurance for 32 years where he was a member of the Million Dollar Club. He was a member of Resurrection Parish where he was a lector and server, 3rd degree for the Knights of Columbus #687, and enjoyed casino trips and had a true love for all sports.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Janet Bishop; special son Dean Bishop; children Anita (Mike) Knuckles, Tom (Maureen) Bishop, Danny (Christy) Bishop; several grandchildren; brother Bill (Barb) Bishop; sisters Norma Bishop, Pat (Tim) Pfeiffer; brother-in-laws Steve Young, Bill (Dee) Young, Jim (Joni) Young; sister-in-law Donna Riehl; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Jerry Bishop; in-laws Al and Helen Young, brother-in-law Dave Riehl; sister-in-law Carol Young.
Friends may call at Herlihy-Chambers Funeral Home, 173 Park Avenue West, on Monday from 3-7pm. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday at 11:00am at Resurrection Parish with visitation a half hour prior. Burial will follow at Mansfield Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Resurrection Parish.
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April 26, 2019
thank so much ken for help through out the years doug and kathy mullins
Kevin Dillon
April 23, 2019
Thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Always enjoyed talking to Ken about those "Cleveland" teams.... He will be missed.
The Plazek Family
April 22, 2019
We send our sincerest condolences in your time of mourning.
April 21, 2019
Janet so sorry for your loss. You are in our many thoughts and prayers. Ernie and Emily Castelucci.
Beth Terman
April 20, 2019
Janie, so sorry about Ken. His wit and giant personality will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beth and Randy Terman
April 20, 2019
Janet, I was sorry to learn about Ken's passing. My thoughts are with you during this time.
Sue Karen Bartley
Margie Hoover
April 20, 2019
Janet so very sorry to learn of your husband's passing. You have my deepest sympathy. Hugs and prayers for you and the family.
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