Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Aug 5, 2022

Bety Jane (Ward) Braybon passed away August 5, 2022 at her home at the age of 89.

Bety was born May 7, 1933 in Kent, Ohio to father, Wilber A. Ward and mother, Iva Marie (Anderson) Ward, the youngest of three children. She married Robert D. Braybon Sr., June 6, 1953 and they spent the next 62...

Aug 5, 2022

Lois Eileen (Moats) Mauck, 93, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Mapleview Country Villa in Chardon, OH.  She was born in Wilkinsburg, PA on December 21, 1928 to the late Samuel and Gabrella (Schnabel) Moats Jr.  Lois was a 1946 graduate of Akron Garfield High School and attended Kent State University and Maplewood Career Center.  She made...

Aug 4, 2022

Steve Scherer, age 80, of Streetsboro, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Steve was born August 18, 1941 in Yugoslavia, to the late Stefan and Maria (Quintus) Scherer.

He was an U.S. Army Veteran, retired pipefitter from Goodyear in Akron, lifelong member of the German Family Society of Akron,...

Aug 3, 2022

Michael “Mike” Ridinger, 64, died Wednesday, August 3, at his current and childhood home in Kent.

Born September 29, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio, Mike was the second child of Gerald “Jug” and Miriam Ridinger. A love for watching and playing sports was encouraged by Jug, who coached Mike and his brother, Rick, in baseball when they were...

Aug 3, 2022

Jane Gifford Kemp, 97, of Kent, Ohio passed away on August 3, 2022 at Kentridge Senior Living. She was born in Kent on September 13, 1924 to parents George and Ethel (Carr) Gifford.

Jane graduated Roosevelt High School, Class of 1942, attended Kent State University from 1942-1944, Flora Stone Mather College (Case Western Reserve University) 1944-1946 where...

Aug 3, 2022

Claire Rastetter, born August 15, 1934, of Kent joined her husband Alfred on August 3, 2022 surrounded by her Family.

Claire and Al valued their family over everything and proudly raised their 5 children to share the same unbreakable family bond.  Claire was a strong and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She showed us the...

Aug 2, 2022

Florence “Jimmy” Marie Wittenauer, age 98, of Kent, OH, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Florence was born February 21, 1924 in Youngstown, OH to William and Marian (Glaeser) Holleran. She is survived by her daughters. Sandy, Jo and Susie Wittenauer along with cousins, nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death...

Aug 1, 2022

David Scott Mays, age 60, of Brimfield, OH, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at his home.

David was born June 25, 1962 in Zanesville, OH to the late Howard "Bud" Mays and Mary Ellen (Hurlburt) Bliler.

David loved life and had many interests. He was a gifted musician and could play numerous instruments...

Jul 31, 2022

Terrie Suzanne Sargi, age 74, of Kent, OH, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Lantern of Saybrook Assisted Living.

Terrie was born May 19, 1948, in Youngstown, OH to the late Thomas and Marilyn (Hart) Anderson.

After graduating from Kent State University and student teaching in Kent City School District, she started her...

Jul 30, 2022

Adam D. Heideman, 33, of Akron died unexpectedly on July 30, 2022. He was born in Ravenna, OH on April 10, 1989 to Mother, Megan Osborne Heideman and Father, Brad Heideman.

Adam enjoyed playing and coaching baseball. He was also a big animal advocate and was very fond of his dog, Blanca. He is survived by his...

Jul 30, 2022

With sadness, love, and profound gratitude, the family of Shu-mei Tsai announces her passing on July 30, 2022. Surrounded by her family, Shu-mei Tsai passed away peacefully. She is survived by her husband, Professor Chun-che Tsai, her children, Mitchell, Eric, and Margaret. She lived a full life devoted to her family. Shu-mei had a heart of gold and was...

Jul 30, 2022

Patrick C. Boyden, Emeritus Professor, Kent State University, passed away July 30, 2022, at age 87.

He was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on September 9th, 1934.

He was raised by his parents, Charles A. Boyden and Ruth I. (Masse) Boyden. His now deceased siblings were Edward (Bud) Boyden and Elizabeth (Betty) Duffy.

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Jul 29, 2022

Robert Grant Jaite, III, age 61, of Brecksville, OH, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022.

Robert was born December 30, 1960 in Cleveland, OH to the late Robert and Nancy (Stark) Jaite.

First and foremost, family came first for Bob. His love for his family and friends were very close to his heart, he...

Jul 28, 2022

Chelsea Suzanne Stephens, age 33, died on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Chelsea was born September 29, 1988 in Akron, OH.

Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Christ Episcopal Church, 118 S Mantua Street, Kent, Ohio 44240.

Services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and...

Jul 27, 2022

Darin Michael Ruble, 33, of Edinburg Township, was greeted by his Savior on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

Darin was born on July 26, 1989 in Elkins, WV.

He is survived by his loving mother and adoptive father, Nola and Ray Ruble of Kent, Ohio, along with his caring biological father, John (Leslie) Powell and sister,...

Jul 26, 2022

Eloise Murry, 71, born in Steubenville, Ohio, on September 10, 1950, passed from this life to eternal life on Tuesday July 26, 2022 while in her home.

A loving Mother, Grandmother, and Friend, Eloise was a remarkable artist and enjoyed creating elegant pieces for her family and friends, engraved with beautiful bible verses.

If she...

Jul 24, 2022

Harvey Franklin Yergin Jr., born February 23, 1941, at 12:30 P.M., escaped the surly bonds of Earth on July 24, 2022, with his family by his side, to join his parents, Harvey Franklin Yergin Sr. and Grace Lucille (Koerschner), sister Patricia Spencer, great grandson Oliver Paul Coldiron and mother-in-law Estelle Rita Pillar, in the life that lies beyond this...

Jul 23, 2022

Ruth A. Carlson passed away peacefully at age 84 in the arms of her children on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

Ruth was born July 6, 1938 in Carrollton, OH to Allen and Ruth (Patton) Adams Jr.

Devoted wife of Ernest H Carlson for 40 years until his passing in 2010, Ruth was a teacher, councilwoman,...

Jul 22, 2022

Cherie Duren, 74, of Ravenna, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Longmeadow Care Center.  She was born in Ravenna on March 13, 1948 to the late Walter C. and Thelma Knapp. She was a graduate of Field High School and was employed in customer service for 30 years. Cherie was very artistic and an avid music lover. ...

Jul 21, 2022

Jonathon Joseph “JJ” Fox, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 21, 2022. He is survived by his partner in life Patty Restaine; son Brady Liske; father James Fox Sr;  brother James (Kris Kieswetter) Fox Jr; sister Jennette (Tom) Penna; and nieces, Carly Penna and Allison Penna. He was preceded in death by his mother Jean Fox. JJ’s loss is...