RUSSELL B. PITSTICK, age 80, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 6:50 p.m. at his home.

   He was born on November 3, 1932 in Fairborn, Ohio to Francis and Dorothy Randall Pitstick.  He had lived all of his life in this area.  He retired from farming.  He had attended the Heritage Memorial Church.

   Russell was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Dale, Kenneth, Joe, Virginia, Sharon, Patrick, Tommy, Jimmy, Dorothy and Julie.   

   Survivors include his wife Gloria Agee (Rich) Pitstick, whom he married on September 23, 1995; his children Mark Pitstick, Neil (Betsy) Pitstick and Michael Pitstick; grandchildren Lindsey (Josh) Houck, Josh Pitstick, Nicholas (Brianna) Pitstick and Abbey, Madison, Emma and Natalie Pitstick; great-grandchildren Alexis, Hannah and Morgan; step-children Richard Rich, William (Diane) Rich and Jamey (Shonda) Rich; step-grandchildren Dillon Rich, Shannon (Sean) Weaver, Shane (Jenni) Davis and T.J. Davis; step-great-grandchildren Jessica, Jason, Kristi and Faith; siblings Kathy Pitstick, Evelyn Yenger and J.R. Pitstick as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

   The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Summers Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Hodge officiating with burial to follow at the Highlawn Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

   Online condolences may be sent to the www.summersfuneralhome.com