Smethport – Rosalie I. Bishop, 85, of Wilcox, PA, passed away Wednesday (January 14, 2026) at her home after a lengthy illness.

She was born July 1, 1940, in Ridgeway, PA, the daughter of Richard P. and Mabel (Howard) Nearing.

Rosalie was a Smethport High School graduate. In her early career, she worked in book keeping for Kendall Refinery in Bradford. She was tax collector for Sergeant Township for several years and last worked for 106.3 FM The Mountain radio station of Smethport, PA, before retiring.

She was a member of the Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church of Wilcox.

She is survived by:

Two daughters: Michele I. (Randy Ginkel) Kreckel of Wilcox and Barbara A. (Tim) Cleer of Lewis Run

Grandchildren: Tyrone & Julia Bishop, Cassandra Kreckel & Danny Quinn, Damien Kreckel, Anastasia Kreckel & Lance Geoffers, Jane & Roy Compton, Lucas Ginkel, RJ & Ivy Ginkel, Wes Hulings and Del Hulings

Great grandchildren: Noriane & Alaia, Chevelle & Daiton, Blake, Shelby, LaNora, Triton & Emerson, Natalie & Chandler, Lincoln & Memphis, Rowyn and Jackson

She was preceded in death by her parents.

In keeping with Rosalie’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.