Friends of the late Joel Kusner, 76, of Dover, may call on the family for a Celebration of Life service from noon until 3 p.m. Saturday, March 20, in the Palmer Room of the Modern Maturity Center, 1121 Forrest Ave., Dover.
Mr. Kusner died Wednesday, March 10, 2010,
Born Nov. 14, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the eldest son of Ben and Pauline Kusner.
After graduating from Case Western Reserve, Mr. Kusner began a lifelong career in the drapery industry and eventually owned and operated Dynamic Draperies in Dover until his retirement in 2007.
He was respected and admired by his many business associates and customers for his ethics, business acumen, and willingness to help in any situation.
Mr. Kusner will be missed by a host of cherished friends whom he considered part of his family and by Doc, his much-loved rescue dog.
He, his wife and his dog were a familiar sight at Brecknock Park on their early morning walks. He was an avid fisherman and his most relaxing times were spent with his brother-in-law Cecil on Deep Creek Lake.
Mr. Kusner is survived by his beloved wife, Dianne DeFlavio Kusner; a son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Stephanie Stachoni of Bear; a daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Bill Tice of Shreveport, La.; and his adored grandchildren, Bennett and Ella Tice of Shreveport.
He also is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Lou and Barbara Kusner of Cleveland, Ohio; three nephews, Jack, Peter, and Chad Kusner and their families of Cleveland; a sister- and brother-in-law, Jeanne and Cecil Holtschneider of Accident, Md.; a brother- and sister-in-law, Frank and Cynthia DeFlavio of Ligonier, Pa., and a sister-in-law, Johnette Boyd of Ligonier, Pa. and their families.
Funeral arrangements are by the Pippin Funeral Home, Wyoming.
Memorial donations in Mr. Kusner’s name may be made to the Kent County SPCA or to Mom’s House, Dover.
Letters of condolence may be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.
