Obituary of Catherine Bishop

Catherine Bishop, 62, of Tully, passed away March 4, 2011 at University Hospital in Syracuse NY. She was born Jan. 2, 1949 in Cortland, the daughter of the late Frank and Irene French Potter. Catherine was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from McGraw High School. She married her husband Ralph Bishop in 1977. Catherine worked at SUNY Cortland for many years. Her hobbies included gardening, bowling, crafts, cooking, and canning. She is survived by her husband Ralph of 34 years, daughter Karen (Rich) Patterson of Solon, brothers Russell (Connie) Potter, Gordon (Renate) Willsey, James (Louise) Potter, Ray (Lorraine) Potter, sisters Beverly Horner, Florence Morris, Medora Sally (Russell White), Virginia (Charles) York, Betty (Henry) Henson, Delores (Michael) Griffith, grandchildren Jesse and Chad, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial services will be held 2 pm Tuesday at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland. A calling hour will be held 1-2 pm prior. Contributions in Catherines name may be made to American Cancer Assoc., 6725 Lyons St. , E. Syracuse, NY 13057 . To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com We are very sorry to learn of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts. Beth and Karl Klein I'm sorry for your loss, Kathy was a very dear friend and a great person and I personally will miss her. I've worked with Kathy at both the hospital and at SUNY Cortland College. I'll never forget the time she was walking into work and it was still dark outside, she was calling to what she thought was a white cat. she was calling her "here kitty kitty". It was in fact an almost white skunk!! We laughed for hours. My best to you during your time of sorrow. Sila Argyle Rest In Peace Cathy, you put up a long hard fight. Someday we will meet again in a better place. God Bless You. Fran Bushaw Although no words of sympathy can express the loss you bear, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace in knowing that she is not suffering anymore and in fact!....is having a beer with Irv .God bless. Theresa and Duff I had the pleasure of working with Cathy for a short time at Cheney Hall and she was a loving person and she will be missed deeply. You are in my thoughts and prayers...Melissa Lang I am so sorry to hear of Cathy's passing and your loss. Although I did not know Cathy extremely well, I knew her thru her work at SUNY in Cheney hall--she always had a smile, and truly brightened up a room with her presence. It is sad to see such bad things happen to good people. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. have known Cathy for a long time. Her and I have had a lot of good times together. I first worked with her at the hospital, in the or, for about five yrs. Then I worked at SUNY Cortland with her. She was always a joy to have around. She will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy Beattie So sorry for your loss, Cathy was A wonderfull person. I had the pleasure of working with her A few times And she was just Great.Sincerely, Kathy and Joe Stockton So sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. I worked with Cathy at SUNY Cortland. The last time I visited with her, she as showing me her bad middle finger. She made us all laugh. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Jane Rawson