Gerald Bishop

Gerald "Jerry" Bishop, 84, of Retsof, New York passed away on May 28th, 2026, surrounded by his family, He was born August 8", 1941 in Rochester, New York. Jerry was the son of Fredrick and Agnus Bishop. After graduating from Avon Central School Jerry worked for John Cole Farms in Avon New York, Lapp Insulators in Leroy New York, DHI in Ithica New York then retired from Seneca Foods in Mt, Morris New York as a Quality Control Supervisor. He married Nancy (Schubmehl) in 1964 and shared 62 beautiful years together.

Jerry was an active member of the York Baptist Church and York Sportsman's Club. He enjoyed reading western, watching documentaries, doing Word Search books and spending time with his family around the fire pit.

Jerry is Survived by his wife Nancy, daughter Kim (Jim) Pierson, son David Schaub, Brother Charles (Candice) Bishop, Sister-in-laws Doris Bishop and Linda (Bill) Snyder and brother-in-law Richard Schubmehl. Several Nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Grand Children Mya-Lyn Albanese, Daniel Schaub, David Schaub, Makenna (Zachary) Pierson, Jake Pierson, Ashton (Joel) Clark, Laura Cornwell Micheal Cornwell, Great Grandchildren Oliver Frith and Jackson Frith, Tesea (Hunter)Englert. Bianna Robb, Weston and Madison Cornwell. Great- Great Grand Children Izaak Cansdale and Colton Englert. Special Friends Scott, Tammy Pangrazio, Ryan and Sean Harcleroad. "Adopted" daughter Jenifer (Crego) Smith.

He was predeceased by his daughter Robin (Bishop) Schneider, son-in-law Russell Schnieder, and Grand Daughter Pamela Jean Schnider. His parents Fredrick and Agnus Bishop. His brothers Richard, William and Larry Bishop, Sister Shirley Ann (Bishop) Lindsay Brother-in-law Floyd Lindsay, Sister-in-law Patricia Bishop, Daughter in law Rose Schaub. Nieces Debbie Bishop, and Shirley Ann Dobrowolski Nephews Tim Lidnsay and Denis Wilkin.

Friends and Family may call on Tuesday June 2nd from 4-7 PM at Alhart Funeral Home 3068 Main Street Caledonia, New York. His Funeral service will be held on June 3rd 2026 at York Baptist Church 2738 Main Street York, New York at 2:00 pm, A reception will follow at 4 pm at York Sportsman's Club 2883 Craig Road York. New York.

In lieu of flowers donation can be made to York Baptist church and York sportsman's Cub in Jerry's memory.