Curtis Cooley Jackson Bloss

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Curtis "Jack" Cooley Jackson Bloss, 76 of Warren, Ohio, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in Northside Hospital in Youngstown after a long illness. He was born September 30, 1936 in Cumberland, MD, the son of Curtis Jackson and Virginia Katherine (White) Bloss.

Jack worked as an electrical engineer and was a graduate of Allegany High School in Cumberland, MD. He graduated from Youngstown University with a Bachelors in Engineering.

Jack was very active in Masonic circles. He was the past master of both the Carroll F. Clapp Lodge #655 F&AM, Old Erie Lodge #3 F&AM and, a member of York Rite Masonic Bodies. He was elected a KYCH of the York Cross of Honor the highest honor of York Rite, and served as editor for many years on the Trestle Board which is the newsletter for the Masonic organizations in the area. Jack was past high priest of the Mahoning Chapter #10, past Illustrious Master of Warren Council #58, and past Commander of Warren Commandry #39 KT.

Surviving are daughter; Jennifer (Jeffery) Greathouse of Warren, a brother, Fredrick Bloss, of MO., and his sister, Sue (David) Musgrove of AZ, his grandchildren, Joshua, Jessica, and Jenna Greathouse all of Warren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen (Diehl) Bloss who passed away in 1999, and his sister, Sara K. Abel.

Services will be held at McFarland & Son Funeral Home, Friday, December 21, 2012 at 11:00 am with Rev. Dan Wilson officiating. Friends and family may gather Thursday, 4-6 pm and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Entombment will follow at Crown Hill Burial Park. Carroll F. Clapp Lodge #655 F&AM will conduct a Masonic service at 6 pm at the funeral home.

Material contributions may be made to the Otterbein United Methodist Church, 1128 State Road NW, Warren, OH, 44481.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral Services, 271 N. Park Avenue, Warren, OH 44481, 330-393-9621. Please visit www.McFarlandCares.com to view this obituary, send condolences or order flowers.