Grace Bishop – Secor Funeral Home

Visitation:
Monday, April 10, 2023
4:00PM - 7:00 PM
Secor Funeral Home
New Washington, Ohio

Service:
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
11:00 AM
St. Bernard Catholic Church
New Washington, Ohio

Grace Bishop, age 91, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the Avita Hospital in Bucyrus, Ohio. She was born September 8, 1931 in West Lodi, Ohio to the late Albert and Vivian (Dendinger) Slingwine and has been a New Washington resident since 1957. She graduated from Thompson High School and was a member of the St. Bernard's Catholic Church and the Rosary Altar Society in New Washington, Ohio. She formerly worked at Woolworth's in Tiffin, then at GE in Bellevue for 5 years, before getting married. Grace enjoyed watching birds, her rock/flower bed on the hill, crocheting and most of all, raising her children.

She is survived by four sons, Michael Bishop of New Washington, Kevin (Dori) Bishop of Bloomville, and twins Tom and Tim Bishop both of New Washington; three daughters, Jane (John) Ott of Norwalk, Susan (Rick) Clady of New Washington, and Mary Lou (Jeff) Hamilton of Plymouth; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; brother, Raymond (Sandy) Slingwine of Green Springs; three sisters, Fern (Jim) Kinn of Alvada, Ohio, Ireta Martin of Tiffin, and Mary Jane Covert of Tiffin; sister-in-law Kate Slingwine of Clyde and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceeded in death by her husband Joseph Bishop; her parents Albert and Vivian (Dendinger) Slingwine; brother Richard Slingwine, brothers-in-law Bob Covert and Bill Martin.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Monday, April 10, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Secor Funeral Home in New Washington, Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the St. Bernard Catholic Church in New Washington with Fr. Michael Diemer officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery in New Washington. Memorials may be made to St. Bernard Church or to the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com

Condolences

Karen (Guttenberg) Schultz - Apr 11, 2023

So sorry to read about your mom and was not able to make the calling hours. She was a wonderful woman and remember all the times visiting her at your house. Prayers to the family.

Ray & Mary Bloomfield - Apr 11, 2023

Dear children of Joe & Grace, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, such a hard thing to go thru. She is at peace now, no more suffering and with your dad. Peace and hugs at this difficult time.

Polly Richards - Apr 9, 2023

Mary Lou and family. So sorry for the loss of your Mother.

Traci Moorhead Seibert - Apr 8, 2023

Please accept my sincere Sympathy at this most difficult time. Whenever I visited, I was always welcomed by Grace. She made me feel like I was in my own home. Be blessed as you had a very sweet Mom. Rest in Peace Grace.

Doug @ Sharon Snipes - Apr 7, 2023

Mary, our condolences to you and your family. May the days ahead bring you comfort and many memories you have.

Sara Tent - Apr 6, 2023

We are so sorry for you lost

Lois Kehres - Apr 6, 2023

My deepest sympathy to all the family. She was a lovely lady. May she rest in Peace!

Peggy M Opatken - Apr 5, 2023

Mary and family. So sorry for your loss. Glad you had your mom for many years. May she rest in peace

Stasia Ulmer - Apr 5, 2023

Jane, I am so sorry for your family's loss. May God wrap his arms around you at this time. May the memories bring you comfort. Stasia Ulmer

Dick & Becky Bishop - Apr 4, 2023

Michael, Kevin, Tom, Tim, Jane, Susan, and Mary Lou. May the grace of God be with you at this difficult time. But, we are sure that you mother and our aunt Grace is in a better place than this earth has to offer. Peace be with you.

Barbara A Bivens - Apr 4, 2023

So sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family.