Jo L. Bixler, age 83, of Hartville passed away on Thursday January 30, 2014. He was born in Canton, Ohio on December 27, 1930 to the late Joseph and Edna (Wolf) Bixler and graduated from Lake High School in 1948.He was a lifetime area farmer. He is survived by his children Tim Bixler, Jeff Bixler, Beverly (Charles) Nichols, and Pam Bixler all of Hartville; grandchildren Joel Nichols, Anthony (Nicole) Nichols, Michael Baum and Jeremy Rose; great-grandchildren Kaylee and Adison, Audrey and Emily. Calling hours are Sunday 2-4 PM at Arnold Funeral Home Hartville with funeral services beginning at 4 PM Sunday with Pastor Anthony DiMarco officiating. On Monday, family and friends will gather at the funeral home at 10 AM to form a procession to Mount Peace Cemetery for committal services at 11 AM. (Arnold Hartville 330-877-9364) www.arnoldfuneralhome.com