Benjamin J. Laman Hiser, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away Saturday February 12, 2011 with his family by his bedside after a twenty month battle with cancer. He was born December 25, 1925 in Punxsutawney, PA a son of the late Benito Laman & Frances Malone Laman Hiser. He and his brother, John, were the owners and operators of Hiser Dental Lab for sixty years. Ben was Catholic by faith and a WWII Navy veteran having been awarded the WWII Victory Ribbon, American Area Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Area Ribbon with 3 stars and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 stars. He served as commander of American Legion Post 557 for two terms and currently a member of American Legion Argonne Post 33. Preceding Ben in death were his grandmother, Grace Malone, who raised him; and stepfather Gerald D. Hiser.Ben is survived by his wife of 35 years, Andrea Barnes Hiser and special daughter, Cheryl Cresap, of the residence; his daughters Susan (Jack) Hinkle of San Diego, CA, Karen (Art) Hilton of Hamilton, OH & Brenda (Jeff) Ott of Peebles, OH; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; stepchildren Jay (Joan) Cresap & Gregory Cresap both of Steubenville, Mark Cresap of Clearwater, FL, Linda (Howard) Nelson of Richmond, VA, Diane (Robert) Clark of Follansbee, WV, & Scott Cresap of Bergholz; ten step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; two brothers John (Elaine) Hiser of Wintersville & Francis Hiser of Indiana; stepbrother William (Sarah) Hiser of Florida and his faithful and loyal canine Romeo.Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Tuesday 3-7 p.m. where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. George Romage officiating.Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad will conduct services at the funeral home.Ben’s Family wishes to acknowledge the compassionate care provided by Valley Hospice. Memorial contributions may be sent to Jefferson County Humane Society (740) 266-6476
09/03/2024
Denise Jackson
Hi Sue, I am sorry to hear about your father. You are in my thoughts!!!
09/03/2024
Betty and Alan Harris
Sue, Jack and Jason Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
09/03/2024
Barbara Shev
Sue, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
09/03/2024
Barbara Templeton
Sue, We always expect our Dad to be there to give us a hug, a kiss and to listen. It will help to always remember what a special, kind and wonderful man your Dad was. Our prayers are with you and your family. Barb and John Templeton
09/03/2024
Martha Huscroft Reeder
John, It has been a lot of years since the dental lab and J. Henderson Evans. I think of the "Hiser Boys" often. I would like to extend my sympathy to the family. Take care.
09/03/2024
Dr.& Mrs.W.Rhinehart
John we are really sorry.
09/03/2024
debbie wells
I am proud that i knew Ben... He was my sisters Father. And also a friend. I will miss talking to you. With all my heart Susie"s Lil Sister Debbie
09/03/2024
Susan Hinkle
You may have thought we didn't see, Or that we hadn't heard, Life lessons that you taught to all of us, But we got every word. Perhaps you thought we missed it all, And that we'd grow apart, But Dad, we picked up everything, It's written on our hearts. Without you, Dad, we wouldn't be The women we are today; You built a strong foundation No one can take away. We've grown up with your values, And we very glad we did; So here's to you, dear father, From your forever grateful girls A loving father - daugher bond last forever Your daughers, Sue, Karen and Brenda.
09/03/2024
Becky Bowman Baldauf
So sorry to hear of your husband & father's passing. May you find peace in his memory. Sincerely, Becky Bowman Baldauf, Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, (My mom Eleanor & Boomie Barnes were cousins)
09/03/2024
Tim & Kay Penner
Sue and family. Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers. Kay and Tim
09/03/2024
Barbara Conrad
Andrea, So sorry to read about Ben. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
09/03/2024
Connie Dailey-Coss
So sorry to hear about your loss...Thinking of your family... Connie (Allen Taylor's sister)
09/03/2024
Susan Hinkle
Dad, I will cherish the memories that we shared as a family for many many years. I will miss you for the rest of my life and I'm thankful for all those memories. I know that you are now in good hands with God and know that you will watch over all of us. I love you with all my heart. Sue
09/03/2024
Brenda Markert
Sue and Jack, I just learned about the passing of your father. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Brenda
09/03/2024
Martin Penner
Sis, sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and the family.
09/03/2024
Philip Rowcliffe
Sue, we are all so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I know that you and your family have done such an amazing job caring for him during his struggle. All my best wishes for strength and peace during this most difficult time. Philip
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