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Joseph W. Bloss 1951-2021

KINSMAN -- Joseph W. Bloss, 70, of Kinsman, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren.

He was born May 14, 1951, in Greenville, Pa., a son of Kenneth R. Bloss Sr. and Maxine E. McMillen Bloss.

A lifetime Kinsman resident, Joe lived on the family homestead and was a 1975 graduate of Joseph Badger High School. He worked as a farmhand on area farms and operated his own farm for many years. In later years, he drove as an Amish taxi service.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Greenville, Pa., where he was active in several groups.

He enjoyed dancing.

Joe is survived by two brothers, John Bloss of Binghamton, N.Y., and Bob Bloss of Kinsman; five sisters, Kay Johnson of Kinsman, Carol Scisinger of Warren, Mary Bush of Burghill, Karen Bloss-Miller of Sun Lakes, Ariz., and Beverly Drawl of Cortland; a special nephew, Cory Bloss of the U.S. Army; many other nieces and nephews; and a longtime friend, Judy Bruce of Kinsman.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kenneth Bloss Jr.

A funeral service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 8569 Main St., Kinsman. Calling hours will be 5 p.m. until the time of service Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 323 Main St., Greenville, PA 16125.

Those wishing to share a fond memory or condolence may visit www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com.

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