Patricia Louise (Hostler) Nipper, 60, of Kent, completed her earthly journey Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Akron General Hospice in Fairlawn.
She was born November 29, 1954 in Akron to Albert and Elaine (Kirkwood) Barrett. She was a 1972 Stow High School graduate. She then graduated from Kent State University with a major in Healthcare Administration. She retired as a Clerical Coordinator at Kent State University where she worked for almost 25 years. Pat will be missed for her courage, strength and the love she had for her family, children, grandchildren and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel Nipper, whom she married on January 29, 2005; son, Joe (Danielle) Hostler of Charleston, SC; daughter, Lindsey (Ben) Patterson of Ruther Glen, VA; step-son, Jeremy Nipper of Okinawa, Japan; grandchildren, Jack Hostler, Maggie Hostler, Quinn Patterson, Nora Patterson, and Cole Nipper; brother, Dennis (Myra) Barrett of Akron; and niece, Amie Barrett of Cuyahoga Falls.
Please join the family from 10-11 on Saturday, February 21th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home for a brief service and visitation. The online guestbook is available at: www.bissler.com/obituaries. Memorials may be made to Akron General Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Drive, Akron, OH 44333 or to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, www.ocrf.com, 14 Penn Plaza, Suite 1710, New York, NY 10122.