Carol Jean (Stuppy) Bischoff, age 81 of New Haven, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, with her son Tim at her side.

She was born October 20, 1941, in Louisville. She was a "city girl who married a farmer" (her own words that she would tell everyone). She was a wife, mother and partner in the farms, especially taking pride in raising calves that were born on the farm. She had been an active member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in her later years and formerly active with the nearby churches of Saint Ann and Saint Catherine.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Donald P. Bischoff, one son, Joel T. Bischoff and her parents, George and Alice (Krebs) Stuppy.

Survivors include her son, Timothy Bischoff, her sister-in-law, Carolyn Eickholtz; her brother-in-law, Mike Grolmes and her sister-in-law, Jeannie Bischoff and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am Friday, May 5, 2023, at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 104 Church Street, New Hope. Rev. Ken Fortener will officiate. Deacon Stephen Bowling, who grew up with Tim and is considered family, will deliver the homily. Deacon Tim Johnson will serve as lector. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The visitation is 5-8 pm Thursday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 pm. The visitation on Friday morning will be held at the church from 9 am – 11 am.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make donations to Saint Vincent de Paul Church or Mass of the Air.