Obituary of Steven L. Bishop

Steven L. Bishop, Sr., 63 of Locke NY passed away suddenly at Cortland Regional Medical Center on February 13, 2016. He was born May 28, 1952 in Tupper Lake, NY. He was the son of the late Leonard Bishop and Theresa Norman Bishop. Steven was employed by Suit-Kote, as a Specialty Truck Driver, he was previously employed by Cornell University as a Tradesman. Steven loved cutting wood for all his family to stay warm and will be remembered as a very hard worker. Left to cherish his memory are his wife; Judy Bishop, two sons; Michael Bishop (Deborah) Groton, Steven Bishop Jr. (Tammy) Truxton, one daughter; Rae Marie Bishop (Cliff Hall) Statesville, NC, three brothers; Richard Bishop (Judy) Augusta, GA, Randall Bishop (Marilyn) Cortland, Timothy Bishop (Carla) McLean, one sister; Susan Cornell (David) Statesville, NC, nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 20 from 2-4 PM at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, NY 13045. A memorial service honoring Steven's life will immediately follow at 4 PM. Memorial contributions in Steven's name can be made to Caring Community Hospice of Cortland, 11 Kennedy Parkway, Cortland, NY 13045.