Ada May "Toots" Bishop

1945 - 2021

Ada May "Toots" (Messer) Bishop, 76, of Punxsutawney, passed away in the Punxsutawney Area Hospital on Sept. 7, 2021, after an extended illness.
Ada was born July 14, 1945, in Deerfield, New Jersey, and was the daughter of the late George and Reba Messer. She was a 1964 graduate of Delsea Regional High School and enlisted in the USAF after graduation.
Ada was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Thomas, Joseph and Steve Messer; her first husband, Chester RA Thompson; and in-laws Calvin and Della Bishop.
She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Calvin "Dick" Bishop; daughter Debby (Tom) Stahl, Mt. Joy; son Reginald Sr. (Tammy) Thompson, Portage; stepson Dr. Richard (Julie) Bishop, Punxsutawney; stepdaughter Nicki Bishop, Ohio; brother George Messer, Jr. of New Jersey; and brother-in-law Bill (Wanda) Bishop of Punxsutawney.
Ada is also survived by several grandchildren, Christopher (Rachel) Gottberg, Reginald Jr., Shyenne and Ariella "Ellie May" Thompson, Austin and Walker Childers, Carsyn Bishop, and Alysa, Anthony and AJ Winterburn, as well as her great-grandchildren, Joseph "Jo Jo" Gottberg, Owen, Eziekel, Samantha and Oliver Thompson and Braxton Levy.
She is also survived by a special nephew, Ethan Bishop, USCG active, and her four-legged companions Crosby and Hank.
Ada retired with 23 years of service in the U.S. Air Force as a Master Sergeant of Base Commands. She was also an integral part of the administrative staff for the 757th Flying Squadron at the Youngstown Air Base.
Ada was a member of the Rossiter American Legion Post No. 582 and was the first and only woman member of the Honor Guard.
Ada enjoyed camping, traveling, gardening and spending time with her family. She looked forward to the Veterans and Friends Picnic, which she and her husband, Dick, began hosting several years ago on their property.
Ada's funeral care has been entrusted to the Richard L. Fait Funeral Home of Punxsutawney.
Public visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at the funeral home.
A graveside funeral service and burial will take place at Pine Cemetery, with Pastor Janet Chiplis presiding, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ada's memory to the Rossiter American Legion Post No. 582, 330 Central St., Rossiter, PA 15772, or Four Footed Friends, 220 Beck Road, Indiana, PA 15701.
The family would like to say thank you to the staff at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital for the exceptional care that was provided to Ada during her illness.
Condolence messages to Ada's family may be made on the Fait Funeral Home website at www.faitfuneralhome.com.