Bernard Rossiter

September 16, 1935 - February 8, 2021

Bernard Rossiter, age 85, passed away in his own home on February 8, 2021. He was born September 16, 1935 to his parents Loris Rossiter and Alta "Hardesty" Rossiter in Ross County, Ohio. Bernard served in The Korean War as a Marine, and retired from American Aggregates after 38 years. Bernard married his best friend Juanita Rossiter on May 25, 1973 and they enjoyed 41 years of marriage together. He was an outdoors man who like to hunt and fish, and loved people. He will be missed dearly by those who loved him. Bernard is preceded in death by his parents; wife Juanita; brothers Bernell and Lorin Rossiter; and his granddaughters Trina and Alisha. Left to mourn his passing is his brother Russell Rossiter; his children Jennifer (John Eric) Denney, Tammy (Cash) Mustard, Bernie Rossiter, step-daughter Melissa (Alan) Vorhes; his grandchildren John James Denney, April Wolfe, Adam Woodson, Bernie Jay Rossiter and Victoria Dunford; several great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 16 from 6 to 8pm at Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home, located at 151 East Main Street. Bernard's funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 17 at 10am with Ty Myers officiating at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Tarlton Cemetery.