William D. "Bill" Haas, 71, of Rootstown, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 at his residence.
He was born February 23, 1942 in Weston, WV to Joseph and Mary (Luzader) Haas.
Bill worked at Kent Machine for 25 years and Swagelok for 5 years before retirement. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1965 aboard the USS WASP.
He is survived by his wife, Judy (Sisler) Haas, whom he married on July 10, 1989; daughters, Dawn (Gary) Berger of Lansing, MI, Beth Haas of Charlotte, NC, Traci (Craig) Lindesmith of Austin, TX, and Tammi (Randy) Ferguson of Gaines, PA; grandaughter, Amanda Golec of Gaines, PA; grandsons, Clark and Carson Lindesmith of Austin, TX; companion, Lucky the cat; brothers, Stephen (Laurie) Haas of Mogadore and Richard (Gerry) Haas of Kent; sisters; Frances Heeter of Kent, Matilda Haas of Ravenna, and Pamela Flynt of Ravenna. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Haas; and sister, Patricia Haas.
Calling hours will be held 2:00 - 4:00 PM Sunday, March 24th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home 628 West Main St, Kent, where memorial services will be held at 4:00 pm, with Kevin O'Brien officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of one's choice.