John Kenneth Bickerstaff

John Kenneth Bickerstaff, 79, of Hopedale, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Gables Care Center in Hopedale, Ohio. He was born November 23, 1943 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Kenneth E. and Yvonne Justine “Mitzi” Glover Bickerstaff.

Ken was an Army Veteran, and an avid outdoorsman and photographer.  He was also a member of the Hopedale American legion.

He was preceded in death in addition by his parents; by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis M. Hughes Bickerstaff on October 22, 2022.

Surviving are his daughter, Debbie (Ty) Geanangel and his son, David Bickerstaff all of Hopedale; grandchildren: Paige, Wade, Aidan and Noah; 4 sisters: Beverly (Keith) Forsythe of Hopedale, Linda (John) Randolph of Jewett, Elizabeth (John) DeMarco of Toledo and Rebecca (John) Myers of Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz with Dean Blythe officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Gables Care, c/o Activities Fund, 351 Lahm Drive, Hopedale, Ohio 43976.

The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.