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Born August 14, 1923 in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. She was the ninth oldest child of Joseph A. Bishop and Sophia Pichnarcik. | Born August 14, 1923 in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. She was the ninth oldest child of Joseph A. Bishop and Sophia Pichnarcik. | ||
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| − | Martha was of average build and height of 5 foot seven inches. She had curly, light brown hair, brown eyes and a fair complexion. In | + | Martha was of average build and height of 5 foot seven inches. She had curly, light brown hair, brown eyes and a fair complexion. In fact, as a young girl, many often commented that she had a porcelain-like complexion. Early photographs, they showed her have a broad smile and sparkling eyes. |
== Early Years == | == Early Years == | ||
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She was a devout Roman Catholic and in her later years she traveled the country to visit various religious shrines and churches. | She was a devout Roman Catholic and in her later years she traveled the country to visit various religious shrines and churches. | ||
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| + | == Military Service == | ||
| + | Martha never served in the U.S. Armed Forces | ||
== Family Years == | == Family Years == | ||
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== Residences == | == Residences == | ||
| − | * 1640 Oak Street SW | + | * Lived at 1640 Oak Street SW |
| − | * Warren-Newton Falls Road in Newton Falls, Trumbull County, Ohio. | + | * Lived at Warren-Newton Falls Road in Newton Falls, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1954. |
| + | * Lived at North Irving Avenue in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. | ||
== Working Years == | == Working Years == | ||
| − | Homemaker and was employed by Metz Bakery in Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. | + | Homemaker and was previously employed by Metz Bakery in Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. |
== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
Latest revision as of 15:09, 30 November 2025
Page edited 30-November-2025. ET
Born August 14, 1923 in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. She was the ninth oldest child of Joseph A. Bishop and Sophia Pichnarcik.
Description
Martha was of average build and height of 5 foot seven inches. She had curly, light brown hair, brown eyes and a fair complexion. In fact, as a young girl, many often commented that she had a porcelain-like complexion. Early photographs, they showed her have a broad smile and sparkling eyes.
Early Years
- Childhood
- Siblings
- Anna Bishop
- Frank Joseph Bishop
- Catherine Marie Bishop
- Cecelia Bishop
- Madalene Bishop
- Helen C. Bishop
- Pauline Loretta Bishop
- Sophie Jean Bishop
- Ronald J. Bishop
Education
She graduated in 1941 from Farrell High School in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
Religion
Mary was a member of Our Lady of Fatima - St. Ann’s Church in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
She was a devout Roman Catholic and in her later years she traveled the country to visit various religious shrines and churches.
Military Service
Martha never served in the U.S. Armed Forces
Family Years
Married Joseph John Timko Jr. on June 21, 1944 at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The couple had three children: two boys - Joseph Ronald and Dean Jerome, and one girl - Joyce Marie. The couple divorced on December 17, 1958.
- Joseph Ronald Timko
- Dean Jerome Timko
- Joyce Marie Timko
Residences
- Lived at 1640 Oak Street SW
- Lived at Warren-Newton Falls Road in Newton Falls, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1954.
- Lived at North Irving Avenue in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
Working Years
Homemaker and was previously employed by Metz Bakery in Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
Personal Life
Loved to read, play bingo, and travel on church bus excursions
Death
Martha died on 19 May 19, 2010 at Nugent Convalescent Home in Hermitage, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
She was buried on 21 May 21, 2010 at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Hermitage, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The cemetery is located at 2440 Longview Road about three miles southwest of Hermitage, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Martha's grave can be found on the right side of the main entrance about 200 feet from the road.