Philomena C. (Gmeiner) Kistler Obituary
We bid farewell to Philomena C. (Gmeiner) Kistler of Ottawa, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 20, 2026 at the age of 90. Philomena touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Philomena C. (Gmeiner) Kistler to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ambrose Gmeiner and Cecelia Gmeiner (Ficchi); her husband Raymond Henry Kistler, Sr.; her son John Robert Kistler; her granddaughter Brittany Alexis McKinney; her great grandchild Kylie Renee; and her siblings, Leonard Gmeiner, Rita Algeo (Hugh) and Sister Therese Gmeiner.
She is survived by: her children, Mary Hilleary (Klayton) of Wapakoneta, Veronica "Bonnie" Rayle of Ottawa, Joan "Bunnie" Okuly of Ottawa, Raymond "Bud" Kistler (Sue) of Ottawa and Mark Ambrose Kistler (Connie) of Seneca, SC; her grandchildren, Rachel Maritnez (Bonifacio), Benjamin Hilleary, Kaleb Hilleary (Tora), Joshua Hilleary, Allan Rayle (Rose), Tamara Frey (Shaun), MistyDawn Burleson (Andy Young), Derrick Okuly (Eva), Cory Carder (Elizabeth), Dean Carder (Laura), Nicole Jones (Chris), Ray III Kistler (Grace), Cherinity Brooks (Tyrone) and Tyler Kistler; her sister-in-law Pat Gmeiner of Baltimore, MD; and her pet Lucy. She is also survived by 38 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa: Church Building Fund.
