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Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory
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Arthur "Art" Schempp
Jan 19, 2013
Arthur W. "Art" Schempp, 75, of Stow, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Windsong Care Center, Copley. He was born July 14, 1937 in Cleveland to Elmer and Blanche (Warren) Schempp. He is survived by his sons, David (Nicolette) Schempp of Chagrin Falls, Aaron T. Schempp of Norfolk, VA, and Eric (Kim) Ledington of Victorville, CA; daughter, Sheri Metz of...
Joyce Seese
Jan 16, 2013
Joyce Seese, 96, of Ravenna, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at her residence. She was born September 13, 1916 in Ashtabula, to Neal and Wave (Bricher) Fassett. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Joyce was an avid reader, loved crocheting, sewing and spending time with her family. She is survived by son, Jon (Ludovica) Weaver of Lake...
Richard Charles
Jan 11, 2013
Richard Charles Coy, 50, of Diamond, died Friday, January 11, 2013 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born November 1, 1962 in Ravenna, to Robert and Eleanore (Clark) Coy. Rick was a beloved and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a hard working man, and a generous friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and...
James Arthur Dennis
Jan 10, 2013
James Arthur Dennis, 84, of Twin Lakes, died Thursday, January 10, 2013. He was born November 26, 1928 in Marietta to Joseph Arthur and Grace M. (Treap) Dennis. He was a veteran of the Army and served during the Korean war. He worked as a Journeyman carpenter for Local 639 in Akron for 43 years and retired after holding the...
Velma G. Karas
Jan 10, 2013
Velma G. Karas, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born January 15, 1921 in Kent. She is survived by son, Peter (Julie) Karas of Peninsula; daughter, Sandi Kline of Cuyahoga Falls; three grandchildren; and brother, Ivan Boyle of Mesquite, TX. She was preceded in death by her...
Olga "Bannister" Craig
Jan 9, 2013
Olga Colleen Craig, 86, of Kent, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Akron General Hospital. She was born February 8, 1926 in Tamworth, England, to Malcom and Jesse (Dunleavy) Bannister. She is survived by her two sons, Bill (Cara) Craig of Tucson, AZ, David (Ingrid) Craig of SC: daughter, Virginia Martin of Akron: grandchildren, Les Martin of Akron, Shanna Duvall...
Elizabeth Geldhof
Jan 9, 2013
Lifelong Kent resident Elizabeth Geldhof died peacefully Wednesday morning, January 9, with her children close by. Smiling almost to the very end, she brought love and happiness to her extended family and her countless friends. Elizabeth Kate White was born May 29, 1920, the third of four children of Stephen and Mary Longcoy White. She grew up in the family...
Thomas Earley
Jan 8, 2013
Thomas P. "Tom" Earley, 70, of Tallmadge, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 16, 1942 in Bridgeville, PA, to Paul and Mary (Yellig) Earley. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam war. He is survived by his son James "Jimmy" (Jessica) Earley of Kent; daughter, Bonnie (Michael) Wood) Earley of Kent,...
Rosalie Ruth Goretti
Jan 8, 2013
Rosalie Ruth Goretti, 82, of Kent, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born September 23, 1930 in Kent to Clinton Patrick and Mercedes (Shanley) Fitzpatrick. She had been active in the early days of KentFest and other assorted volunteer work. She spent her major time raising her children and enjoying her grandchildren. She...
Margaret Hunsicker
Jan 8, 2013
Margaret Hunsicker, 95, of Kent, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton. She was born January 25, 1917 in Kent, to George and Mary (Linger) Horner. Margaret was a Free Methodist and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by her children, Larry Hunsicker of Gastonia, NC, Sylvia Facemire of Canal Fulton, Gerald Hunsicker of Ocala. FL,...
Deborah Ann Missimi
Jan 8, 2013
Debby Missimi enjoyed serving people, whether it was at her parents' restaurant in Kent where she grew up, or as head of Kent Social Services and the Center of Hope in Ravenna, where she worked for a decade before taking ill. The hot meal and pantry programs were more than food for the body, they were food for the soul,...
Glenn I. Coldwell
Jan 8, 2013
Glenn I. Coldwell, 73, of Brimfield, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at his home. He was born October 31, 1939 in Tennessee, to Leonard and Pauline (LeVan) Coldwell. Glenn worked at A&P from 1956-1979 and retired from Giant Eagle as Produce Manager in 1998. He was a car buff and loved to attend car shows. Glenn was an avid to...
Loretta J. (Difilippo) Woods
Jan 6, 2013
Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never the same. . . Other people leave Tyrannosaurus Rex-sized footprints. Loretta (Mam Mam) Julia Woods was one of those people. She changed our lives with her smile, her laugh, and the overflowing love she so generously shared with everyone she met. Loretta was born...
Ralph Leonard Jordan
Jan 6, 2013
Ralph Leonard Jordan, 64, of Kent died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 at his home. Born Aug. 22, 1948 in Akron, he was the son of Leonard and Roberta Jordan. He was reared in Stow, where he attended Stow High School. He was a veteran of U.S. Army, including two tours of duty in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968, and having...
Martha Irwin
Jan 4, 2013
Genevieve Martha Irwin, 96, of Aurora, died Friday, January 4, 2013 at Heather Hill Care Community in Chardon. She was born January 17, 1916 in Cleveland to Wyman Glen and Alida Mae (Harper) Irwin. Genevieve worked for Rose Institute in Cleveland and Lake City Products Inc. in Solon. She was a member of The Church in Aurora. She is survived...
Elizabeth Jane Fitzgerald
Jan 2, 2013
Elizabeth Jane Fitzgerald, 72, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Altercare of Brimfield in Brimfield. Preceded in death by her husband, James Fitzgerald in 2001; her mother, Elizabeth Harman; and granddaughter, Kacy Fitzgerald. She was born October 15, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA to Fred and Elizabeth (Harman) Loegel. She is survived by her sons, James (Tina)...
Together Again Elizabeth F. Carmany
Jan 2, 2013
Elizabeth Carmany, 87, of Kent, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born February 27, 1925 in Kent to Charles and Mary (Poci) Mandalari. Elizabeth had worked at Davey Tree. She was a member of St. Patrick Church. Elizabeth was a member of the Gertrude Sandford Doll Club and the National Association of Watch...
Ronald M. Wartko
Dec 29, 2012
Ronald M. Wartko, 79, of Suffield, died Saturday, December 29, 2012. He was born May 4, 1933 in Akron, to Peter E. and Bertha (Bennett) Wartko. Ronald was a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Randolph, Knights of Columbus, and the Ohio Operating Engineers. He is survived by his wife, Terri Deeken, whom he...
Richard Joseph Rezek
Dec 28, 2012
Richard Joseph Rezek, age 66 of Kent, Ohio. Beloved son of the late Frank J. Rezek and the late Virginia Mary Bentzen. Loving brother of Paul Rezek (Kathy), Joanne Abbott (Roy), Rebecca Bentzen, Nina Bentzen (R. Kirk Elliott). Beloved Uncle. Private service. A memorial to be arranged at a later date. Friends who wish may make contributions in memory of...
Chester B. Sayre
Dec 27, 2012
Chester B. Sayre, 87, of Brimfield, died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born September 7, 1925 in Akron, to Elmer F. and Chloe M. (Donohew) Sayre. Chester was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Rockton Lodge #316 F &AM, a Teamster and a Kentucky Colonel. He is survived by his son,...
Arthur "Art" Schempp
Jan 19, 2013
Arthur W. "Art" Schempp, 75, of Stow, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Windsong Care Center, Copley. He was born July 14, 1937 in Cleveland to Elmer and Blanche (Warren) Schempp. He is survived by his sons, David (Nicolette) Schempp of Chagrin Falls, Aaron T. Schempp of Norfolk, VA, and Eric (Kim) Ledington of Victorville, CA; daughter, Sheri Metz of...
Joyce Seese
Jan 16, 2013
Joyce Seese, 96, of Ravenna, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at her residence. She was born September 13, 1916 in Ashtabula, to Neal and Wave (Bricher) Fassett. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Joyce was an avid reader, loved crocheting, sewing and spending time with her family. She is survived by son, Jon (Ludovica) Weaver of Lake...
Richard Charles
Jan 11, 2013
Richard Charles Coy, 50, of Diamond, died Friday, January 11, 2013 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born November 1, 1962 in Ravenna, to Robert and Eleanore (Clark) Coy. Rick was a beloved and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a hard working man, and a generous friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and...
James Arthur Dennis
Jan 10, 2013
James Arthur Dennis, 84, of Twin Lakes, died Thursday, January 10, 2013. He was born November 26, 1928 in Marietta to Joseph Arthur and Grace M. (Treap) Dennis. He was a veteran of the Army and served during the Korean war. He worked as a Journeyman carpenter for Local 639 in Akron for 43 years and retired after holding the...
Velma G. Karas
Jan 10, 2013
Velma G. Karas, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born January 15, 1921 in Kent. She is survived by son, Peter (Julie) Karas of Peninsula; daughter, Sandi Kline of Cuyahoga Falls; three grandchildren; and brother, Ivan Boyle of Mesquite, TX. She was preceded in death by her...
Olga "Bannister" Craig
Jan 9, 2013
Olga Colleen Craig, 86, of Kent, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Akron General Hospital. She was born February 8, 1926 in Tamworth, England, to Malcom and Jesse (Dunleavy) Bannister. She is survived by her two sons, Bill (Cara) Craig of Tucson, AZ, David (Ingrid) Craig of SC: daughter, Virginia Martin of Akron: grandchildren, Les Martin of Akron, Shanna Duvall...
Elizabeth Geldhof
Jan 9, 2013
Lifelong Kent resident Elizabeth Geldhof died peacefully Wednesday morning, January 9, with her children close by. Smiling almost to the very end, she brought love and happiness to her extended family and her countless friends. Elizabeth Kate White was born May 29, 1920, the third of four children of Stephen and Mary Longcoy White. She grew up in the family...
Thomas Earley
Jan 8, 2013
Thomas P. "Tom" Earley, 70, of Tallmadge, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 16, 1942 in Bridgeville, PA, to Paul and Mary (Yellig) Earley. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam war. He is survived by his son James "Jimmy" (Jessica) Earley of Kent; daughter, Bonnie (Michael) Wood) Earley of Kent,...
Rosalie Ruth Goretti
Jan 8, 2013
Rosalie Ruth Goretti, 82, of Kent, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born September 23, 1930 in Kent to Clinton Patrick and Mercedes (Shanley) Fitzpatrick. She had been active in the early days of KentFest and other assorted volunteer work. She spent her major time raising her children and enjoying her grandchildren. She...
Margaret Hunsicker
Jan 8, 2013
Margaret Hunsicker, 95, of Kent, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton. She was born January 25, 1917 in Kent, to George and Mary (Linger) Horner. Margaret was a Free Methodist and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by her children, Larry Hunsicker of Gastonia, NC, Sylvia Facemire of Canal Fulton, Gerald Hunsicker of Ocala. FL,...
Deborah Ann Missimi
Jan 8, 2013
Debby Missimi enjoyed serving people, whether it was at her parents' restaurant in Kent where she grew up, or as head of Kent Social Services and the Center of Hope in Ravenna, where she worked for a decade before taking ill. The hot meal and pantry programs were more than food for the body, they were food for the soul,...
Glenn I. Coldwell
Jan 8, 2013
Glenn I. Coldwell, 73, of Brimfield, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at his home. He was born October 31, 1939 in Tennessee, to Leonard and Pauline (LeVan) Coldwell. Glenn worked at A&P from 1956-1979 and retired from Giant Eagle as Produce Manager in 1998. He was a car buff and loved to attend car shows. Glenn was an avid to...
Loretta J. (Difilippo) Woods
Jan 6, 2013
Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never the same. . . Other people leave Tyrannosaurus Rex-sized footprints. Loretta (Mam Mam) Julia Woods was one of those people. She changed our lives with her smile, her laugh, and the overflowing love she so generously shared with everyone she met. Loretta was born...
Ralph Leonard Jordan
Jan 6, 2013
Ralph Leonard Jordan, 64, of Kent died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 at his home. Born Aug. 22, 1948 in Akron, he was the son of Leonard and Roberta Jordan. He was reared in Stow, where he attended Stow High School. He was a veteran of U.S. Army, including two tours of duty in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968, and having...
Martha Irwin
Jan 4, 2013
Genevieve Martha Irwin, 96, of Aurora, died Friday, January 4, 2013 at Heather Hill Care Community in Chardon. She was born January 17, 1916 in Cleveland to Wyman Glen and Alida Mae (Harper) Irwin. Genevieve worked for Rose Institute in Cleveland and Lake City Products Inc. in Solon. She was a member of The Church in Aurora. She is survived...
Elizabeth Jane Fitzgerald
Jan 2, 2013
Elizabeth Jane Fitzgerald, 72, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Altercare of Brimfield in Brimfield. Preceded in death by her husband, James Fitzgerald in 2001; her mother, Elizabeth Harman; and granddaughter, Kacy Fitzgerald. She was born October 15, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA to Fred and Elizabeth (Harman) Loegel. She is survived by her sons, James (Tina)...
Together Again Elizabeth F. Carmany
Jan 2, 2013
Elizabeth Carmany, 87, of Kent, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born February 27, 1925 in Kent to Charles and Mary (Poci) Mandalari. Elizabeth had worked at Davey Tree. She was a member of St. Patrick Church. Elizabeth was a member of the Gertrude Sandford Doll Club and the National Association of Watch...
Ronald M. Wartko
Dec 29, 2012
Ronald M. Wartko, 79, of Suffield, died Saturday, December 29, 2012. He was born May 4, 1933 in Akron, to Peter E. and Bertha (Bennett) Wartko. Ronald was a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Randolph, Knights of Columbus, and the Ohio Operating Engineers. He is survived by his wife, Terri Deeken, whom he...
Richard Joseph Rezek
Dec 28, 2012
Richard Joseph Rezek, age 66 of Kent, Ohio. Beloved son of the late Frank J. Rezek and the late Virginia Mary Bentzen. Loving brother of Paul Rezek (Kathy), Joanne Abbott (Roy), Rebecca Bentzen, Nina Bentzen (R. Kirk Elliott). Beloved Uncle. Private service. A memorial to be arranged at a later date. Friends who wish may make contributions in memory of...
Chester B. Sayre
Dec 27, 2012
Chester B. Sayre, 87, of Brimfield, died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born September 7, 1925 in Akron, to Elmer F. and Chloe M. (Donohew) Sayre. Chester was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Rockton Lodge #316 F &AM, a Teamster and a Kentucky Colonel. He is survived by his son,...
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