Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/26/1947

Ill for a week with pneumonia,
Mrs. Barbara Bishop. 71. wife of
John Bishop, died Tuesday night at
her home. 57 Price St.
Mrs. Bishop was born in the
Town of Pendleton, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Sebastian Bicker, but had
lived In Lockport since her marriage.
She was a member of the
Rosary Society of St. Mary's
these Church.
Besides her husband, ahe leaves
four daughters, Mrs. Albert Drean
of North Hollywood, Cal., Mrs. Cal-
vin Berner, Mrs. Ward Martin and
Mrs. Thomas Grundy; and four
sons, Ralph, William, Lawrence and
Bernard Bishop all of Lockport;
and 17 grandchildren.
Services will be held Friday at
8:30 at the Taylor and Reynolds
Funeral Home, 70 Niagara St., and
at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's Church.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Ceme-
tery.

Barbara married BISHOP, John on 24 Jul 1894 in Town of Pendleton, Niagara County, NY. John (son of BISHOP, James and PATRICK, Catherine) was born in Jul 1865 in Innsbruck-Land, Tirol, Austria; died on 4 Jul 1947 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ralph married RANDALL, Doris E about 1926. Doris (daughter of MATHILDA) was born about 1902 in New York; died on 21 Apr 1963 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Catherine about 1925. Catherine was born on 28 Apr 1897 in New York; died in Apr 1980 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married BERNER, Calvin C on 27 Aug 1923 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Calvin (son of BERNER, Albert and Carrie) was born on 18 Sep 1894 in New York; died in Nov 1982 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married DREAN, Albert in Jun 1923 in New York. Albert (son of DREAN, William and WILSON, Mary) was born on 7 Sep 1902; died in May 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married SHERLOCK, Theodore Rufus before 1946. Theodore was born about 1903; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married MARTIN, Ward E on 7 Dec 1946 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Ward (son of MARTIN, Wallace F) was born on 5 Jun 1887; died in Aug 1976 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 1/6/1968

LOCKPORT-Lawrence A. Bishop, formerly of 15
Pearl St., died here Friday (Jan. 5, 1968) after a
lengthy illness. He was 57.
He was born Aug. 12, 1910 in
Lockport, the son of John and
Mary Bishop. He was employed
as a chauffeur and had formerly
worked for the Ha skin
Mayflower Trucking Co. and
more recently, for Star Oab Co.
He is survived by a son,
Duane Bishop; three daughters,
Mrs. Wallace (Donna) Kleinhans,
Mrs. Thomas .(Elaine)
Wagner, and Miss Sue Ann
Bishop, all of Lockport; three
brothers, William, Bernard, and
Ralph, and four sisters, Mrs.
Thomas (Veronica) B r u n d y,
Mrs. Calvin (Elizabeth) Berner,
and Mrs. Dorothy Martin, also
all of Lockport, and Mrs. Al
(Ann) Drean of North Hollywood,
Calif.; seven grandchildren,
and several nieces and
nephews.
Friends- may call at the Taylor
and Reynolds Funeral Home,
Niagara St. .at N. Transit St.,
Lockport, where prayer .services
will be conducted Monday at 10
a.m. Burial-will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery, Lockport.

Lawrence married MILLS, Mildred on 30 Dec 1933 in New York, and was divorced on 19 Oct 1960 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Mildred (daughter of MILLS, Tracy O and GARDNER, Priscilla) was born about 1916 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 2/26/1972

GRUNDY - Veronica A.
Grundy of 199 Saxton Street
passed away at Lockport
Memorial Hospital, Thursday
february 24, 1971. Wife of the
late Thomas Grundy she leaves
one daughter, Miss Norma
Jean Grundy, three brothers
and three sisters Ralph, William
and Bernard Bishop, Mrs.
Calvin Berner and Mrs. dorothy
Martin all of Lockport and Mrs.
Anna Drean, Hollywood, Calif.
Also survived by several nieces
and nephews. Friends may call
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o'clock
at Prudden and Kandt Funeral
Home, 242 Genesee Street,
where funeral services will be
held Monday morning at 9 and
9:30o'clock at St. John The
Baptist Church. Interment in St.
Mary's Cemetery when weather
permits. Recitation of the
Rosary Sunday evening at 8:15
o'clock.

Veronica married GRUNDY, Thomas on 17 Sep 1942 in New York. Thomas (son of GRUNDY, Robert and WORSLEY, Lena) was born on 2 Apr 1907 in Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 16 Dec 1956 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bernard married BEACH, Mary Virginia on 24 Sep 1938 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Mary (daughter of BEACH, Benjamin L and Elizabeth) was born on 8 Sep 1917 in New York; died on 18 Oct 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary of Mary Anna Bishop

Mary Anna Bishop, 94 years old, entered into eternal rest peacefully on June 28, 2021 at Elderwood at Lockport Nursing Home where she had resided for the past year. Prior to Elderwood she lived several years at the Presbyterian Home after moving from her beloved residence on Vine St. near Lowertown. Mary Anna was born in Lockport March 31, 1927 to Ralph S. and Doris (Randall) Bishop. She was employed by the Niagara Textile, W.T. Grant Department store and retired from M&T bank. Mary Anna loved to travel, talk Lockport history and spend time with family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents and her brother Ralph A. and his wife Jeanie.
 
Mary Anna is survived by her brother John and his wife Marilyn in Cincinnati Ohio; nephew Matthew (Barbara) in North Syracuse, niece Nora Bruning (late Howard) in Lockport and nephew Thomas in Hilton. Also survived by niece Peggy (Bill) Cotter, nephew Greg (Julie) Bishop, nephew Stephen Bishop and niece Katherine (John) Young. Also survived by great-nephews Thomas-Earl (Grace Moser) Beiter, Matthew L Bishop,and Justin (Krista) Bishop; great nieces Denyel (Patrick) Doty, Caileigh Bishop, Holly Bishop, Emily Bishop, Nicole Bishop; and great-great nephew Benjamin Doty.
 
The family would like to thank the staffs at Elderwood and The Presbyterian Home for their care of Mary Anna.
 
Relatives and friends may call Friday July 2, 2021 4pm-7pm, Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home 242 Genesee St., Lockport.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, July 3rd at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist RC Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport. Interment will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers the family gratefully requests you make a donation to a charity of your choice in Mary Anna’s name.

Family/Spouse: EAKINS, Jeanie P. Jeanie was born on 21 Apr 1933; died on 21 Apr 1998 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married TENGEN, Marilyn Elizabeth on 30 Jan 1960 in Lafayette, Allen County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Posted: Monday, October 26, 2015 11:14 am


Eileen Ann (Bishop) Haskell, 91, of Gales Ferry , passed away on October 21, 2015 at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Lockport, NY to the late William and Catherine Bishop.

Eileen was a graduate of Lockport High School and St. Joseph Business Academy. She was employed by the Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors until her marriage to James R. Haskell in 1950. He was an officer on active duty with the U.S. Navy and they were stationed at various locations until his release. She has resided in Gales Ferry for the last 52 years and was active in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church including the Guild and the Groton Auxiliary of the Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, James R. Haskell; and her sons, Robert of Gales Ferry, Thomas who resides in Norwich; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert W. Bishop of Indianapolis, IN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Gales Ferry, CT at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Interment will follow at Avery-Stoddard Cemetery in Ledyard, CT. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the charity of your choice.

Please visit churchandallen.com to leave an online tribute or condolence.

Eileen married HASKELL, James Robert on 30 Dec 1950 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. James (son of HASKELL, Dr Roy T) was born in 1924 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA; died on 27 Nov 2023 in Gales Ferry, New London County, CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Posted: Sunday, October 18, 2015 3:40 pm


Robert W. Bishop, 86, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015. Robert was born on October 26, 1928 in Lockport, NY to the late William J. and Catharine (Muckenstrum) Bishop.

Bob served in the United States Navy on the USS Richard E. Kraus. He earned his undergraduate degree from GMI, Master's degree from MIT, and retired as a chief engineer for Harrison Radiator Division GMC in 1989.

Bob was active in the Salvation Army, Knight of Columbus, the GMI fraternity Gamma Mu Tau, and St. Vincent DePaul. He also enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Marna Bishop; children, Catherine (Stephen) Lawton, Beverly (Ronald) Adams, Timothy (Cindy) Bishop, Teresa Wagner, Jeffrey (Janey) Cantwell and Lori (Kenny) Frye; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild and one sister, Eileen (James) Haskell. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Marie (May) Bishop; and one grandchild, Tyler Adams.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 4100 East 56th Street. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at Flanner and Buchanan - Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (Conner Suite) from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to St. Vincent DePaul.

Online condolences may be shared by visiting flannerbuchanan.com.

Robert married MAY, Rose Mary on 27 Dec 1952 in Williamsville, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marna. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/15/1926

Wilson, Mar. 15.--T he funeral of
Betty Jeanne Berner, the six-months old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin
C. Berner of the East Lake Road,
who died on Thursday after an illness
of but seven hours' duration,
was held at the home of the grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. John Blshop,
of 57 Price Street, Lockport, on Saturday
morning, Father Wiese, pastor
of St. Mary's Church, officiated.
The burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery,
Lockport

Richard married LAJOIE, Josephine Lorraine on 3 Oct 1959 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Josephine (daughter of LAJOIE, Joseph and MILLER, Mildred) was born on 8 Feb 1942 in Town of Pendleton, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Sep 2014 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HAMMOND, Mary Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gerald married MEYER, Claire Marie on 9 Nov 1946 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Geraldine married LAMORE, Donald M on 31 Dec 1949 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Love me tender, love me sweet, never let me go, you have made my life complete. Arlene Dorothy Sherlock Will, 73 of Lockport, NY passed away on May 15, 2016.
Arlene was born on November 26, 1943, of the late Dorothy Martin and Theodore Sherlock. Arlene is survived by her husband, Joseph Will Sr., her seven children, George Meiler, Chris Meiler, Tammy Mayfield, Kimberly Morgan (Will), Joseph Will Jr., Gerald Will, and Kevin Will. She was also blessed with ten grandchildren, Glen Mayfield Jr., Michael Mayfield, Tiffany Mayfield, Dale Morgan, Tyler Will, Dominic Will, Tristan Will, Amelia Will, Rylee Will, and Ryan Meiler, and one great grandchild, Daniel Meiler.
Arlene was raised in Lockport, NY. She worked at GiRo Cleaners for almost 30 years, when her and her husband's adventurous spirit led the family to Florida where she worked at Walt Disney World, until she retired and moved back to Batavia, NY. Arlene loved her family, and dedicated her life to them. She loved travelling, family gatherings, crocheting, spending time with her grandchildren, and much more. She was everyone's mom, and ensured no one went without, because family came first. Heaven acquired a true angel.
Friends may call from 4-8 on tuesday, at TAYLOR & REYNOLDS FUNERAL HOME, 70 Niagara Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at All Saints Parish Wednesday at 11:00 am. Interment Colds Springs Cemetery

Family/Spouse: WILL, Joseph. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MEILER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donna married KLEINHANS, Wallace P [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/7/1958

BISHOP - GOLONKA-Mr.
Mrs. Carl Golonka of 62 Center
St. announce the engagement of
their daughter, Joyce Carol, to
Duane Bishop, son of Mrs. Mildred
Bishop. 173 North Transit
St. and Lawrence Bishop, IN
Saxton St. No date has been set
for the wedding.

Family/Spouse: GOLONKA, Joyce. Joyce (daughter of GOLONKA, Carl) was born in 1940 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Dec 2013 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elaine Sharon Bishop Wagner, wife of the late Thomas A. Wagner, went home to the Lord Jesus, who she loved with all her heart on April 17th.  Born on April 1, 1941, she graduated from Doyle Beauty School in Buffalo at the age of 16. She went on to work at The Sample and at Vera Whiting's Beauty Salon on East Avenue. She married Tom on December 12, 1962 and became a stay at home mom to her beloved children.
Elaine is survived by a son, Tracy (Gina) Wagner and a daughter, Sharon (Richard) Evans. Grandmother to Aaron and Alaina Wagner and Cory and Krista Evans. She also leaves behind two sisters, Donna Kleinhans and Sue (Robert)Gillings and many nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her brother, Duane Bishop.
Friends may call on Monday April 22nd from 3 pm to 7 pm at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport where services will be held on Tuesday April 23rd at 10 am.  Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 or Heaven on Earth Horse and Pug Rescue, 7410 Ellicott Road, Lockport, NY 14094, would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com.

Elaine married WAGNER, Thomas A on 12 Dec 1962 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Thomas was born on 13 Jun 1928; died on 8 May 2010 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sue married MCINTYRE, Richard C [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GILLINGS, Robert Lewis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Eugene Bishop, 77, of Longview, TX, entered into eternal rest on March 3, 2017 in Longview, TX, surrounded by his wife and four children. He was born August 12, 1939 to Bernard and M. Virginia Bishop in Lockport, NY. 
Gene married the love of his life, Nancy (Chapman) Bishop, on June 22, 1957 after meeting at the Palace Theater in Lockport where they both worked. 
Gene retired from Harrison Radiator in Lockport in August 1989 and moved to Longview, TX, after retiring. Gene was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing on various lakes in East Texas during retirement. He and Nancy also spent time traveling and camping. He was a member of the Wright's Corner's Volunteer Fireman Exempts in NY. 
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy Bishop, of Longview, TX; sister, Sheila Bishop Marzo of Syracuse, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Lorraine Bishop of Tonawanda, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Norm Eaton of Lockport, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Amelia Bishop of Longview, TX; and daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Gary DeLuca of Tonawanda, NY. Gene is also survived by eight grandchildren, Dr. Molly Eaton, Stacey Philbrick, Scott Eaton, Jeremy Bishop, Matthew Weir, Patrick Weir, Jacob Bishop and Mary Wood. Gene is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Bailee, Shelby, Laynie and Mylie; along with several nieces and nephews; and his fur baby, Lucy. 
He was preceeded in death by his parents, Bernard and Virginia Bishop; brother, Benjamin Bishop; sister, Barbara Bishop Porter; and grandson, Brian Bishop. 
A memorial service will be held in Wrights Corners, NY at a later date. 
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Cindy and Ashley with At Home Health along with the medical staff on the second floor of Longview Regional Medical Center for your loving care and support for Gene and his family. 
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to your favorite hospice organization or to Longview AMBUCS P.O. Box 3092 Longview, Texas 75606.

Family/Spouse: CHAPMAN, Nancy Lou. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sheila married MARZO, Eugene Albert [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Barbara married PORTER, Robert Preston [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married HOCKENBERRY, Elizabeth J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LAWTON, Stephen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ADAMS, Ronald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Cindy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LEE, Bruce. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BAEHRE, Scott. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BECK, Michael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PALUMBO, Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CRIPPS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MORGAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MAYFIELD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kim Michael Kleinhans passed away suddenly May 5, 2022. Born April 12, 1956 in Lockport, he was the son of Donna Mae (Bishop) Kleinhans and the late Wallace Peter Kleinhans.
Kim held several security guard positions in his earlier years and was a popular musician/guitarist his entire life, beginning with Rushmore Ally, followed by a long list of groups of all genres.
Besides his mother, Kim is survived by his brother, Kurt Kleinhans; a niece, Jamie Kim Kleinhans; aunts, Sue Ann Gillings and Laura Bishop. Also survived by several cousins.
Friends and relatives will be receieved on Wednesday, May 11, from 4-8 PM at the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, 70 Niagara Street, Lockport, where the Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday. Burial will be held at a later date at Glenwood cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Carolyn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Laura. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: EVANS, Richard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lorraine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: EATON, Norman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Amelia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DELUCA, Gary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Brenda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Theresa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PHAN, Lam. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RENE, Jose. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LAM, An. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]