Obituary for Louis E. Bishop, Jr.
Louis E. Bishop, Jr., 77, of Fairfield, PA died Friday afternoon, February 18, 2022 at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital.
Born January 5, 1945 in Brentwood, PA he was the son of the late Louis E. and Margaret (Blochinger) Bishop, Sr. He was the husband of Carole L. (Page) Bishop, of Fairfield, PA to whom he was married to for 54 years.
Mr. Bishop was a member of Hawley Memorial Presbyterian Church, Blue Ridge Summit, PA. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, career military attaining the rank of Sergeant Major. After his retirement from the Army he worked at Knouse Foods, as well as Lowe’s in loss prevention.
In addition to his wife, Louis is survived by his son, Alex Bishop, of Frederick, MD, his three grandchildren, Christian, Sean, and James, and his sister, Jean Shank. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Don, Wallace and Bob.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon, Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Hawley Memorial Presbyterian Church, 14753 Charmian Rd., Blue Ridge Summit, PA with Rev. Carl Batzel and Rev. Bill Hammann officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of the service Thursday morning at the church. Burial will be 9:30 AM, Friday, February 25, 2022 at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. The Monahan Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements and online condolences may be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Autism Society of Greater Harrisburg, PO Box 101, Enola, PA 17025.
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Born January 5, 1945 in Brentwood, PA he was the son of the late Louis E. and Margaret (Blochinger) Bishop, Sr. He was the husband of Carole L. (Page) Bishop, of Fairfield, PA to whom he was married to for 54 years.
Mr. Bishop was a member of Hawley Memorial Presbyterian Church, Blue Ridge Summit, PA. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, career military attaining the rank of Sergeant Major. After his retirement from the Army he worked at Knouse Foods, as well as Lowe’s in loss prevention.
In addition to his wife, Louis is survived by his son, Alex Bishop, of Frederick, MD, his three grandchildren, Christian, Sean, and James, and his sister, Jean Shank. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Don, Wallace and Bob.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon, Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Hawley Memorial Presbyterian Church, 14753 Charmian Rd., Blue Ridge Summit, PA with Rev. Carl Batzel and Rev. Bill Hammann officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of the service Thursday morning at the church. Burial will be 9:30 AM, Friday, February 25, 2022 at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. The Monahan Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements and online condolences may be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Autism Society of Greater Harrisburg, PO Box 101, Enola, PA 17025.
Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
24
Feb
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Hawley Memorial Presbyterian Church
14753 Charmian Road
Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214
Service
Thursday
24
Feb
12:00 PM
Hawley Memorial Presbyterian Church
14753 Charmian Road
Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214
Graveside
Friday
25
Feb
9:30 AM
Fort Indiantown Gap Military Cemetery
Indiantown Gap Rd.
Annville, PA 17003
Cemetery Details
Location
Fort Indiantown Gap Military Cemetery
Indiantown Gap Rd.
Annville, PA 17003
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