Obituaries
Joseph G. Bishop, Jr., 78
October 15, 2025
Joseph G. Bishop, Jr., of Lititz, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at UPMC Lititz Hospital. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Joseph G., Sr. and Nancy (Bricker) Bishop. He was the loving husband of Georgia K. (Flickinger) Bishop, with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage.
Joe leaves a daughter, Jody Ann (Bishop) Mateyak, wife of John, of Lititz, and three granddaughters: Anna, Allie, and Mary Mateyak. He is also survived by his brother, Terry, of Lebanon. Joe was preceded in death by a brother, Kevin, of Lebanon.
Joe was a graduate of Lebanon High School and Lebanon Valley College. Of the Christian Faith, Joe attended Lititz United Methodist Church. He was a PIAA official in four different sports. He was an avid fisherman with fond memories of fishing in Alaska, Lake Gaton, in the Panama Canal, and Lake Ontario. He played semi-pro football for the Cumberland Colts and the Pennsylvania Bruins.
He was a member of Jefferson Masonic Lodge #15 in Lewes, DE, where he was the Past Worshipful Master. He is also a Past Patron of Unity Chapter No. 16, Order of the Eastern Star, Lewes, DE.
Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 E. Market St., Lititz, PA 17543.
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Condolences to the Family
November 10, 2025
Dear Georgia, I was so shocked to hear of your husband’s passing. I was so glad you stopped by Knight and Day Diner to let me know. We have been missing you for a few weeks and were wondering why. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and the family, with many prayers. I hope your daughter and son-in-law bring you to the diner again soon. Janet is thinking of you also. We love you. May God give you peace and comfort.
Esther Weaver
November 10, 2025
Hello Georgia,
I was saddened to hear of Joe’s passing last month.
He was a dear and valued Highschool friend. Joe was an especially kind man. In reading his obituary, I was so glad to hear about the full and rich life he lived with you and his family. He deserved every happiness.
I don’t know if you recall meeting me years ago. I visited you and Joe in your Lebanon apartment with my brother Ira and his wife Ettie.
My husband Gordon joins me in wishing you and your family many blessings as you move through your loss.
With very best regards,
Marcia Mogetz Grimsley
(Fredericksburg, VA)
November 02, 2025
Georgia and Family,
I have fond memories of both you and Joe working at Long Neck Elementary School in Delaware. The two of you were such a strong, caring, and positive presence for all our students and staff. Your presence resignated throughout our school building and I have fond memories of our chats when you stopped by my office. Lori Johnson
October 20, 2025
Sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He will be missed. My prayers and condolences to Georgia, Jody and the extended family matters. Dot Keller (cousin)
October 18, 2025
Our sincere condolences on the death of your beloved father. We fondly remember our meetings with him.
Thank you for allowing us to get to know him too.
Thomas, Anja & Theresia from Germany
October 18, 2025
Both Penny and I were deeply saddened by the news of Joe’s passing. We were friends and teammates throughout high school. We reconnected when our granddaughters competed against each other in high school sports. It was always enjoyable seeing Joe at these events. Our prayers are with Georgia and her family during this time.
John Gaydos
October 17, 2025
I read this with great sadness. Joe and I played football for the midget Lebanon Jaycess and for many years after that. He was a tough and honorable guy. Ill miss seeing him. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Allan Feldman
October 17, 2025
Joe and I were friends for a long time. We were teammates at Lebanon High School and always got together during our college years during Xmas and summer vacations. Georgia Fran and I were very sorry to hear of his passing. Our sincere condolences . Love Fran and Herb Bruntel .
October 17, 2025
I just heard of Joe’s passing. Joe was my best friend in high school a member of my wedding party. We spent many days fishing together or just spending time together. Our families vacationed in Ocean City, Md as well. He was a very reliable, trustworthy, and an all around great guy! He will always be remembered fondly in my thoughts! I will miss you “big guy”! Larry Spangler
