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Larry W. Bishop, 83

February 1, 1937 - August 16, 2020

Larry W. Bishop, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the ManorCare facility in York, PA. He was 83. Born February 1, 1937, in South Bend, IN to Hiram and Jeanette (Kelley) Bishop, he grew up in South Bend and worked at the Indiana University of South Bend, IN.

He married Mariann (Gould) in 1972. They moved to Willow Street, PA. Larry was the Director of Human Resources at Millersville University and retired in 2000. The family were active with the university sports and did extensive traveling to university games around the nation.

Larry is survived by his daughter, Karen Hilton of Lancaster, and son, Brett Bishop (Lori) of South Bend, IN; his grandchildren, Kirsten Bishop, Jamie Dendiu, Bobby Bishop, Josh Sedam, Jenni Sedam, Lindsey Miller, Katie Liebetrau, Jake Liebetrau, and Sarah Hilton; and eight great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind a brother, Jeffrey Bishop of Jupiter, FL. Larry was predeceased by his wife Mariann, his daughter Crystal Liebetrau, his granddaughter Ashleigh Hilton and his brothers, Michael and Patrick Bishop.

A Memorial Service will take place at 5 PM, Sunday, August 23, 2020 in the Tent on the South Lawn of Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. The family will start receiving guests at 3pm. Private interment will take place at Conestago Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Bishop Family Basketball Fund c/o Millersville University Foundation, Development Office, Millersville University, P.O. Box 1002, Millersville PA 17551-0302 or online: https://www.millersville.edu/give/me-a-gift.php

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Condolences to the Family

August 22, 2020

The Eppinger family would like to send their condolences to the Bishop family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

August 21, 2020

Our Deepest sympathy Karen and Family.
Love,
Sue and Tim Munsch and Family 

August 20, 2020

The Keller Family wanted to send our Sincere Sympathy to the Bishop Family.   Larry was a great person and true Millersville fan.  You will have wonderful memories to hold in your hearts forever. 
Lilly,  Eddie, Paula and Mark Keller 

August 20, 2020

So sorry to hear. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Howdy & Sue Houseal

August 19, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family in the passing of  a dear friend to many. Althogh his human light has gone out his eternal lighr will shine forever and he is at peace.
It was such a joy working with him at Millersville and his loyalty and dedication to the athletes and the entire programs was remarkable. He was extra special as he and Mariann followed our teams.
Marge and Dick Trout

August 18, 2020

The Hollinger family is thinking of yours.❤❤❤
Jason Hollinger

Visitation
Sunday, August 23, 2020
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Sunday, August 23, 2020
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