John Paul Kisner

John Paul “Root” Kisner, 51, of Eighty Four, died on March 13, 2023, in his home. He was born on December 31, 1971, in Tigard, Oregon, a son of Donald E. Kisner, Sr., of Eighty Four, and Nancy L. Hayden Kisner, of Washington. A graduate of Bentworth High School, John worked for Woods Quality Cabinetry in Eighty Four. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and gardening. On August 25, 1990, he married Kerry Cross, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Ashley (Fiance, Kyle Rhome) Cross, of Washington, and Corey Rendall; two brothers, Donnie (Tammy) Kisner, of Finleyville and William H. (Carolyn) Kisner, of Eighty Four; two grandchildren, Keagan Cross and Kaedyn Rhome, with twins on the way; and nieces and nephews, Brianna Lynn Kisner, Justin Kisner, Jake Kisner, Emily Kisner and Elyssa Kisner. Deceased are his grandparents, Ruth Ann and Harold “Jack” Hayden, and Gladys and Ernest Kisner. Friends and family are welcome on Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington. There will not be a service. Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 136, Eighty Four, PA, 15330.