Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Oct 24, 2021

“Heaven Has Gained Another Angel” in the passing of Starlin “Sue” Nolte, 87, who passed away, Sunday, October 24, 2021, peacefully at home, in the arms of her beloved family after a period of failing health.

Sue was born in March 15, 1934 to Dennis and Janet Pletcher in a small West Virginia town called Camden on...

Oct 24, 2021

Mary Mezzatesta Weakland, 99, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 in the comfort of her home.  She was born in Kent on October 17, 1922 to the late Dominic and Florence Filomena Mezzatesta.

Mary worked at Parker-Hannifin for 22 ½ years.  She loved cooking and her home.  She was a faithful member of St....

Oct 21, 2021

Carol Voytek, 84, of Twinsburg, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021.  She was a retired police dispatcher for the City of Bedford.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Betty Courato; her husband Robert M. Voytek; son Robert M. Voytek Jr. and her sister Rosemary Discenza.

She is survived by her...

Oct 20, 2021

Karen E. Grund, 60, of Brimfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Colony Healthcare Center, with her family by her side.  She was born in Germany on September 27, 1961 to Ronald C. Mohlmaster I and Patricia Mohlmaster.

Karen was employed as a nursing assistant with Green Family Practice.  She was a member of Church...

Oct 16, 2021

Dr. Stacy E. Weger, age 59, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on the evening of Saturday, October 16, 2021. Born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1961, Stacy was a beloved son, brother, friend, uncle, and father. A gifted musician and esteemed professor, he touched the lives of thousands of students through music, serving as a high...

Oct 15, 2021

Janice R. Fitts of Kent, Ohio and Sunapee, NH passed away on October 15, 2021 at the age of 93.

Jan was born on July 12, 1928 in Lawrence, Massachusetts., the daughter of Albert and Lucy Harvey, who were born in England.  She graduated from Emerson College and received her master's degree from Kent State University in...

Oct 13, 2021

Deborah K. Rhoads, 68, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at UH Portage Medical Center.  She was born in Ravenna on March 16, 1953 to the late Ray L. and Charlene G. Weeks and was a 1971 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. Deborah was employed as a school bus driver for Kent City School District...

Oct 11, 2021

Carolyn Fjeld McSherry, 74, of Kent, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Born September 17, 1947 in Sleepy Eye, Minn; She moved to Kent with her family; Marvin, father, Ann Marie, mother, Saline, Wendell, and Ellis, siblings.  Carolyn married Walter McSherry Jr., of Kent in 1969; they enjoyed 52 years...

Oct 11, 2021

Barbara Jean Quier, age 85, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at her home, surrounded by loved ones.

Barbara was born September 30, 1936, in Ravenna, Ohio, to Frank and Cleo (Hall) Dennis.

Barbara was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School, class of 1954. Her hobbies included baking, cooking (especially Sunday dinners), reading, gambling...

Oct 10, 2021

Darrell Turnidge, 80, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side.

Born in Montana during World War II, Darrell was raised in Moscow, Idaho by his beloved mother Naomi and his step-father Ted, whom he fondly called “Dad.”  He spoke often of his childhood...

Oct 6, 2021

Kelly Nicole Pendergrass, of Hudson, Ohio, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, peacefully and surrounded by those she loved, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 44 years old.

Kelly was born June 21, 1977 in Thousand Oaks, California and was the daughter of Timothy David and Nancy Jean Graham. After moving to Melbourne, Florida as a...

Oct 6, 2021

John Albert Daugintis, 68, peacefully passed away on October 6, 2021, following an extended illness. John was born on January 13, 1953, in Akron, Ohio, to Albert & Leona Daugintis. He attended Stow High School and was a Navy veteran.  John is preceded in death by his parents; in-laws Red and Mildred Phillips, brother-in-law Ron Phillips, and niece Shauna...

Oct 5, 2021

Sheila Uzl, 74, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 in the comfort of her home.  She was born in Warren, OH on April 1, 1947 to the late William and Peggy Frasher.  Sheila was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was an avid Bridge player.  She enjoyed collecting angels and Native American Painted Ponies. ...

Oct 3, 2021

Lois Tinner Brown, age 94, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at her home.

Lois was born August 23, 1927 in Cleveland to Joseph and Grace (Bacher) Jones.

Lois spent most of her life in Kent, Ohio excluding 18 years in Centerville, VA.   She returned to Kent in 2013 where she enjoyed...

Oct 1, 2021

Jack Allen Craig, 71, died on Friday, October 1, 2021, after a more than two year battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.  He was surrounded by his two children and wife of 44 years.

Jack was born on December 9, 1949, and raised in Chesterland, Ohio.  He was the first of four sons of Clement and Ellen (Rutledge)...

Sep 30, 2021

Candace L. Rutkus, age 70, of Kent, OH passed away unexpectedly at Western Reserve Hospital on Thursday, September 30th, 2021.

Candace was born March 5th, 1951 in Waynesburg, PA to William and Gloria (Bruce) Smitley.

Candace retired from Alltel after nearly 30 years and was a care giver for 10 years at Laurel Lake in...

Sep 28, 2021

Dorothy (Snyder) Bartell, 75, of Kent, went to be with the Lord at 5:00 pm, Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She was born on December 6, 1946, in Beaver Falls, PA to the late Ralph and Elizabeth Snyder.  Dorothy accepted Christ at an early age. Her beautiful smile lit up the room and her witty sense of humor had everyone...

Sep 28, 2021

Richard N. Capellman, age 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at his home. Richard was born December 25, 1940, in New Kensington, PA to John and Dorothy (Young) Capellman. Richard was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. He worked at Westinghouse in Cheswick for many years as...

Sep 28, 2021

Mary K. Denny, 111, was born in a log cabin in Suffield, OH, on June 10, 1910 to Joseph and Mary K. (Kehener) Bissler and died on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.  She was the youngest of seven children.  Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, Paul, Carl, Victor and Edmund Bissler; sisters, Ruth Butler and Susie Shanafelt and...

Sep 26, 2021

James M. Russell of Kent, born February 19, 1933, passed peacefully into the presence of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 26, at 8:17pm.

James was adopted at birth by Milton and Ruth (Wengert) Russell.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty (Filomena) Russell; sons, Dan (Sandy), Greg (Marie), Mark, and David;...