Margaret A. Bishop

Margaret “Peggy” Minium Bishop, 89, of Camp Hill, passed away on July 31, 2024. She was born in Carlisle to the late William Edgar and Margaret Kurtz Minium. She wed H. Leslie Bishop in 1960 and they were happily married for 66 years until Les’s death in 2016. Peggy was a graduate of Lewisburg Area High School and the former Germantown Dispensary and Hospital, Philadelphia, where she worked for over two years as a surgical nurse in the operating room. She then was employed at Geisinger Hospital in Danville, PA, in the emergency room and crippled children’s clinic. She stepped into the role of administrative assistant at Bishop Paper Co, the family paper distribution company, in 1980, and assisted with orders and billing until she retired in 2006. Peggy joined Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camp Hill, in 1960 and was an active member, playing in the adult handbell choir for 40 years and participating in Women of Trinity. Peggy volunteered her time for many community organizations: she was a past President of the Camp Hill Junior Civic Club and past President of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Harrisburg Salvation Army, a member of the Camp Hill Civic Club and Lowther Manor Questers, and served on the Board of Trustees of the former West Shore Public Library. She enjoyed traveling and accompanied Les to various Shrine events throughout the United States and on a trip to Switzerland with the Bucknell Alumni Association. She also was a talented piano player and loved music. But most of all, she delighted in spending time with her family. She is survived by her son H.L. Bishop, Jr. (Lisa) of Camp Hill, and children Zachary and Kathleen; daughter Margaret Parker (Andy) of Carlisle; and son William Bishop (Zandra) of York Haven, and children Liam and Xander. She also is survived by her sister Kathryn Shirk and husband Vaughn and two nieces of State College, PA, as well as a niece and nephew and several cousins. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill, on August 13, 2024, at 11 am, with visitation beginning at 10 am. Burial will be private in the church’s columbarium at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the music program at Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill. Musselman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. have been entrusted with arrangements.

Margaret A. Bishop

September 27, 1934 - July 31, 2024