Helen Bishop Obituary
West Milford - Bishop, Helen (Petronchak), 89, of West Milford on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Wife of the late Frederick P. Bishop. Born in Garfield, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Bloscicak) and Charles Petronchak and a resident of West Milford for the past 7 years moving here from Fort Lee, NJ. Surviving are two sons, Brian S. and David P. and one sister, Mary Lisovsky. Seven grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. Predeceased by a son, Frederick W. Bishop. Visitation on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford from 12 Noon to 4 PM. Private disposition will follow.
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Joan Sadow
February 9, 2019
My heart goes out to you over your loss. Helen was a a wonderful, thoughtful friend. I know you will all miss her terribly. So will I.
Laurie and Kevin Unick
February 8, 2019
So sorry for you loss. We enjoyed spending some Christmas Eves and 4th of July with Helen. She was a great lady.
Thoughts and prayers,
the Unick family
February 8, 2019
So sorry for you loss. We enjoyed spending some Christmas Eves and 4th of July with Helen. She was a great lady.
Thoughts and prayers,
the Unick family
February 8, 2019
Please accept our sincere condolences to the family
and friends. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. May your hearts find comfort in the words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14. A wonderful hope of seeing your loved ones again.
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