Helen Bishop, 80, of Fairlawn, and formerly of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Kent died Friday, August 26, 2011 at Akron General Hospital.
She was born July 26, 1931 in Kittanning, PA to Angelo and Mary (Campanella) Ferraro. She was formerly a resident of New Smyrna Beach, Florida and she enjoyed being around the water. Helen liked to take walks along the beach, enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid shuffleboard player.
She is survived by son, Don Bishop of Ravenna; daughter, Sherry (Kevin) Harris of Bath; grandsons, Don (Nicole) Bishop Jr. of Kent and Matthew Bishop of Kent; and great grandson, Shantz Bishop.
Graveside services will be held 12:00 PM Tuesday, August 30 at Grandview Memorial Park. Burial will be held at Grandview Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Ohio Chapter, 126 Gnau Ave SW Unit B Massillon, OH 44646. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory are handling the arrangements.