Howland - Robert L. "Bob" Cross, 81, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland. Bob was born January 5, 1932 in Lordstown, Ohio the son of Osta and Birdene Cross. He was a graduate of Lordstown High School. Bob retired from Ohio Bell Telephone as a PBX System Installer after 36 years. He was a member of Blessed John Paul the II Parish (St. Joseph Church), Lordstown Scope, Cursillo Movement and the Steven Foster Barber Shoppers. Bob enjoyed woodworking, motorcycles, biking, airplanes and attending air shows. Bob served in the U.S. Navy and retired after 26 years as a Chief Petty Officer. He is survived by his two children Suzanne (Don) McConnell of Mecca, and David (Trennia) Cross of Niles, four grandchildren Carissa and Melissa Allen, and Daniel and Michael McConnell, and one great granddaughter Madlyn Munroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Phyllis M. Cross whom he married February 14, 1953 and passed away September 20, 2009, daughter Anita Allen, grandson Eric Allen and a brother Elwin Cross. Family and friends may call Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel in Warren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 12:00 noon at Blessed John Paul the II Parish (St. Joseph Church) with Rev. Chris Henyk officiating. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Bazetta with full Military Honors.. In lieu of flowers contributions may made to Blessed John Paul the II Parish (St. Joseph Church) 420 North St. NW, Warren, Ohio 44481 Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to the Cross family