Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Nov 6, 2021

Cathy Darlene Uhl, 65, of Kent, passed away, unexpectedly, on Saturday, November 6, 2021.  She was born in Akron on January 29, 1956 to the late Homer and Margie Uhl.  She is now reunited with her mother, whom she loved and missed dearly.

In addition to her parents, Cathy was preceded in death by her brother Chuck...

Nov 5, 2021

Tiffany Renee Conaway, age 54, of Ravenna, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Summa Akron City Hospital. Tiffany was born September 24, 1967 in Ravenna, to Charles and Marlene (Brown) Conaway. Award winning competitive ice dancer.  Kent Roosevelt graduate of 1986.  Columbus College of Art and Design graduate of 1991.  A joy of her life was raising...

Nov 5, 2021

Dorothy Lane, 95, passed away at home, on November 5, 2021.  She was born on December 7, 1925 in Everett, PA to the late Frank and Catherine Clevenger.  Following graduation from Coventry High School, class of 1943, Dottie furthered her education at Kent State University, majoring in Education.  She was a member of the Gamma Phi Betta sorority and...

Nov 2, 2021

Paul V. Long, age 89, of Kent and currently residing at Laurel Lake in Hudson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

Paul was born to John and Kathryn A. (Lynch) Long.  He graduated from Rootstown High School where he played varsity football, basketball, and track.  He then attended Kent State University until enlisting in the...

Nov 2, 2021

Albert Roy Pennock, 84 of Tallmadge, lost his battle with Dementia on November 2, 2021.  He was born on December 17, 1936 to the late Roy and Freda Pennock in a small cottage in Brady Lake.  As a small child, the family moved to a farm in Streetsboro.

He graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School with the...

Nov 1, 2021

M. Evelyn Colville, born Feb.12, 1934, passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2021, at The Landing at Stow, where she resided for the last couple of years.

Growing up on a farm in Licking County, Evelyn enjoyed the beauty and wonder of life from a very early age.  Her parents, Hugh and Mary (Bovard) Colville raised cattle,...

Oct 31, 2021

Laura (Jayne) DeCapito, 88 years old, went to be the Lord on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Laura was born on September 5, 1933 to the late Ronald and Ruth Aurand and was a long time resident of Kent, Ohio.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Laura...

Oct 30, 2021

Kyra Meloy, age 64, of Brimfield, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Hudson Elms Nursing Home.

Kyra was born October 11, 1957 in Cuyahoga Falls, to the late Kenneth and Winnifred (Kline) Meloy.

She is survived by her brothers, Terry (Mikelann) Meloy, Todd M. (Grace) Meloy; and many nieces and nephews.  She was...

Oct 30, 2021

Peter "Pete" Michael Spano, age 91, of Kent, died on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at home with his family by his side.

Pete was born on his mother’s birthday, March 12, 1930, in Ravenna, to the late Bruno and Mary (DeGregorio) Spano.

He attended Ravenna High School, lettering in baseball.  Member of the PA National...

Oct 29, 2021

Robert L. Webb, 82, of Kent, passed away on October 29, 2021 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side.

He was born in Centerburg, OH on June 16, 1939 to the late Bev (Bud) and Grace (Bostic) Webb.

Bob was happily retired from many years in customer service and sales.  ...

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...