GERALD R. USSERY, age 54, of 3369A Eagles Loft, Bazetta Township, Ohio, died Sunday, January 1, 2006, at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, Ohio. He was born May 11, 1951, in Warren,Ohio to Robert L. and Leila V. (Hines) Ussery. Mr. Ussery was a 1969 graduate of Escondido, California High School, and was employed as a machinist. He was a long time California resident and had lived in Bazetta Township for the past five years. He is survived by his mother, Leila Virginia Hines Ussery Stevens of Bazetta Township,OH; his sister, Diane L. Leano of Warren,OH; his nephew, Michael E. (Nikita) Leano, and two great nieces, Tearie and Nyja, and one great nephew, Mike, Jr., all of Warren,OH; his niece, Ria F. Leano, and one great niece, Ria, Jr., both of Warren,OH; four uncles, Martin Hines of Warren,OH, Anderson "Butch" Hines of Hermitage, PA, Floyd Hines of Kinsman,OH, and Howard (Anne) Hines of Farmdale,OH; and two aunts, Louise Shaffer of Cortland,OH, and Ada (Gene) Smith of Farmdale, OH. He is preceded in death by his father; aunt, Helen Hines Fry, and uncle, Loren Hines. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at Kinsman Cemetery, Church St., Kinsman,OH, with Rev. Steven Trimble officiating. No calling hours will be held. Baumgardner Funeral Home, 8569 Main St., Kinsman,Ohio handled arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to the Gustavus Federated Church, 8850 St. Rt. 193, Farmdale,OH 44417. Guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com
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