Martha J. Bancroft
Martha J. Bancroft, 86, of Kent died Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 2,1924 in Kent to Jacob and Charlotte (Bissell) Dussel. She was a 50 year member of United Methodist Church and Mary Reed Circle. She enjoyed her involvement with the Kent Junior Mothers and loved to play scrabble monthly with friends. Martha was very proud to live in Kent for her entire life.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Bancroft, whom she married on June 21, 1947; daughters, Patti (Richard) Wilson of Kent, Jill (Bradley) Ioerger of Kingwood, TX; grandchildren, Kelly Wilson of Kent, Julia Ioerger of Kingwood, TX, and Graham Ioerger of Kingwood, TX and brother, Robert Dussel of Richmond, VA.
Calling hours will be held 4-6 PM Tuesday, January 25th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home 628 West Main Street in Kent. Funeral services will be held 10 am Wednesday, January 26th at United Methodist Church with Rev. Douglas Denton officiating. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Church of Kent, 1435 E. Main Street, Kent, OH 44240 The family wishes to express a special Thank You to everyone at Stow Glen for their kindness.