Shirley J. Bussard

Shirley Jean Bussard, 88, of Lisbon Ohio was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 10, 2025. She was born on July 1, 1937 on Roxbury Road, Bedford, Pennsylvania. She moved to Boardman, Ohio area in August of 1960 and lived at the Lisbon address since September of 1970.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Percy John Bussard whom she married on April 27, 1957, by Rev. Edith L. Wood in Cumberland, Maryland.

She was a member of the Franklin Square United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her children Rick Smith, Columbiana, OH; Vickie married to Shannon Hull, East Palestine, OH; Percy Bussard, Jr. married to Barbara (Gaston), Lisbon, OH; Greg Bussard, Columbiana, OH; Stanley Bussard married to Lisa (Kotsch), Lisbon, OH; grandchildren: Joe Bortmas, Leetonia, OH; Regina Bortmas, Wooster, OH; Chelsea Wilson (Bussard), East Palestine, OH; Corey Bussard married to Caliegh (Earhart), Pittsburgh, PA. and Nathaniel “Nate” Bussard, Lisbon, OH; and seven great-grandchildren: Caden and Jordan Bortmas, Jaden, Gage, and Clayton Wilson and Emilene and Sawyer Bussard.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Brumbaugh; and brothers, Raymond “Jack” Smyers, and Harold “Pete” Smith Jr.

If you knew Shirley you knew she was a firecracker. She had a one of a kind personality and always had something witty or comical coming out of her mouth. Her shenanigans will be greatly missed by those who loved and knew her. 

She enjoyed visiting with family and friends, reading, putting puzzles together with her husband, caring for her flower gardens and mowing. Shirley crocheted many beautiful afghans for her family and friends along with the quilts she made. She assembled the Family cookbook and genealogy book for each family member which will be cherished. At one time she traveled extensively with her husband to see many of the states when he drove truck. 

She will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends.

Her family would like to add a special thank you to Jana, Bri, Bethany, and also Ohio Living Hospice for the exceptional care she received from them. 

Friends and family will be received on Friday August 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Akers Funeral Home, Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett, PA 15537.  At 11:00 A.M. we will depart to the Union Memorial Cemetery for a Graveside Service with Pastor Jack Weyant officiating.

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