Joseph C. Kiser 80, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Thursday November 22, 2012 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria. He was born April 9, 1932 in Ripley, West Virginia. Joe served in the U.S. Army and retired in 1984 as an electrician for Harshaw Chemical in Elyria. He enjoyed playing guitar with local bands, watching westerns, camping and travel. Survivors include three daughters; Dusty Kiser and Penny Barbee (Keith) both of Elyria, DeeDee Mincy of Chattanooga, TN, two sons; Daniel Kiser (Julie) of Elyria, Roland Loescher (Kim) of Sheffield Lake, additional survivors include a sister; Lillian Comer of West Virginia, a brother; Neil Kiser (Delphia) of West Virginia, fourteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of twenty years; Nancy Lee (nee: Johnson), a granddaughter; Lindsay Loescher, his parents; Carlos and Hazel (nee: Presley) Kiser, two sisters; Phyllis Shugg, Bonnie Fisher, two brothers; Herbert and Jim, and two son in laws; Richard Crenshaw and Robert Mincy. Friends may call 4-7 PM Tuesday November 27, 2012 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday November 28, 2012. Pastor Chuck Leninger of Elyria Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be at Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria where V.F.W. Post 1079 will provide full military honors. Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 10:00 AM Wednesday November 28, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio Visitation: 4-7 PM Tuesday November 27, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio