Martha Bishop

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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.

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 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.

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

• 1640 Oak Street SW
• Warren-Newton Falls Road in Newton Falls, Trumbull County, Ohio.

Working Years

Homemaker and was 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.