Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

May 23, 2021

Gordon Allen Bartle, age 82, of Kent, died on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Altercare Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center.

Gordon was born January 6, 1939 in Alton, IL to Chester and Mary Neal (Lovens) Milford.

He is survived by his children, Sarah Bartle, Emily Bartle, David Peterson, John Peterson, Mitchel Peterson, Scott Peterson; ex-wife, Deborah Bartle,...

May 21, 2021

Patricia Price, 84, of Kent, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 in the comfort of her home.  She was born on February 19, 1937 in Canonsburg, PA and spent several years as the head cook at Kent Roosevelt High School.  She enjoyed cooking, reading and loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents,...

May 18, 2021

Paula K. Starcher, 70, of Rootstown, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at University Hospital Portage Medical Center.  She was born in Akron on January 16, 1951 to the late Robert and Mildred Teets.

Paula enjoyed sewing and loved spending time with her family.  She will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

In addition...

May 15, 2021

Sponikopeta, pizza fritts, Sunday Macs, and leg of lamb are a few of the delicacies Barbara Harrison, 92, of Kent, (June 14, 1928 - May 13, 2021) served her family for more than half a century. Her canned peaches and pears tasted like summer in the middle of winter. Meals were scrumptious, loud affairs in the Harrison household that...

May 14, 2021

Frances P. Sepi, age 97, of The Villages, FL, died on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Freedom Point where she was a resident.

Frances was born September 23, 1923 in Warren, OH to Joseph and Pasqua (Naturale) Ferrara.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Donna Sepi of Lady Lake, FL; grandchildren, Michele Hanson of Clearwater,...

May 14, 2021

Foster G. Ewing of Kent Ohio passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at the age of 94.

Beloved husband of the late Nancy (Everhart) Ewing; devoted father of Ralph (Deborah), David (Marvalee), and Mark (Theo) Ewing; loving grandfather of Lisa, Erica, Eric and Alex Ewing and a dear friend to many.

He is preceded in...

May 11, 2021

Jane Chamberlin, 65, of Kent, OH, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at home May 11, 2021.

Always active and full of energy, Jane dedicated her life to the care of her family.  She was the brightest light in the room, and will be dearly missed by all who knew her...

May 10, 2021

Frederick G. (Rick) Smith, 78, of Wilmington, Delaware, died Monday, May 10, 2021 of complications from Parkinson's disease. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 12:00PM at Bissler and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 W. Main St. Kent, OH 44240. Inurnment will follow at Standing Rock Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the...

May 2, 2021

Harold Oscar Ruggles, World War II Pacific Theater veteran and longtime citizen of Stow, died Sunday morning , May 2, at 9:45 at the home he built in the early 1950’s.  Mary Lou (Little) Ruggles, 93, his wife of 72 ½ years, along with all five of his children were present when he passed away peacefully in his sleep....

Apr 30, 2021

Joseph R. Vittorio, age 90, of Munroe Falls passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 in his grandson’s arms at Summa Western Reserve Hospital Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Joseph was born March 18, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Josephine (Fermo) Vittorio.  He married the love his life Evelyn Vittorio in 1953.  He was a U.S. Army...

Apr 29, 2021

Donnie passed away suddenly at his home on April 29, 2021.

Born to John “Jack” and Rosie Marie Ebner (Loell) on February 10, 1958 in Akron, Ohio.

Donnie was a co-founder and producer of Sherpa Insurance Company.  He was a 1976 graduate of Berkshire High School in Burton, Ohio.  Graduated with a bachelors degree in...

Apr 28, 2021

Bruce L. Hollering, 83, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side.  He was born in Lima, OH on January 21, 1938 to the late Harry and Irene Hollering.

Bruce was a graduate of Lima High School, obtained his bachelor’s degree from Ohio Northern...

Apr 21, 2021

Helen Q. Smith, age 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on Monday, April 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.

Helen was born February 16, 1930 in Bradford, PA to John Henry and Leoanora (Derrick) Quirk. She graduated from St. Bernard’s School in 1947; she attended Sisters of Charity in Buffalo, NY graduating as an RN.  Later...

Apr 20, 2021

Samantha A. Welch, 52, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 20, 2021 at her home in Albuquerque.   Samantha‘s proudest accomplishment in life was raising two amazing sons, Jacob Welch and William Welch, both of Denver, Colorado. They were the apple of her eye and no sacrifice was too great to ensure her boys grew to be great...

Apr 20, 2021

Patricia Scherer, 70, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in the comfort of her home.  She was born in Altoona, PA on June 16, 1950 to the late Mary Bungo Plisco and Stanley Plisco.  Patti earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Columbia Union College.  She was a teacher for several years (including teaching English in...

Apr 20, 2021

Lynn Lloyd Francis, age 78, of Atwater, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Born October 7, 1942, in Akron, son of the late Theodore and Gwendolyn Francis.

Lynn was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He was very active in Alcoholics Anonymous and...

Apr 17, 2021

David Charles Dockery passed suddenly and without suffering the evening of Saturday, April 17, after a day of doing what he loved most of all - spending time with his loved ones.

Dave spent his life pushing himself to be better, starting professional life immediately following high school, and later pursuing a college education on his own....

Apr 9, 2021

Sandra Raddell, 65, of Stow, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021.  She was born in Wilton, CT. on April 6, 1956.  She graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Art’s Degree, was a dance instructor for many years and retired from Kohls.  Sandra loved being outdoors.  She enjoyed taking walks, gardening and spending time with her...

Apr 8, 2021

The family of Patricia (Pat) Garrison is saddened to announce her passing on April 8, 2021 at Summa Health System-Akron City Hospital, from a pulmonary embolism. Pat will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Pat was born November 14, 1948 to parents Roy and Sylvia Thompson and was a 1968 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High...

Apr 7, 2021

Dr. Thomas Ray Hensley, 77, of Kent, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2021 after a lengthy and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Tom was born on August 19, 1943 to Ada and Earl Hensley in Atlantic, Iowa. After graduating from Simpson College in 1965, he went on to earn his PhD at The University of...