Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

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...

Apr 7, 2021

On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, Claire Culleton, loving sister to Catherine, Carole (Thomas), and Christopher (Suleica), and doting aunt to Amanda, Brigid and Sean, passed away.

Claire received her undergraduate degree at Manhattan College, her Masters degree from the University of Tennessee, and her Ph.D. was awarded from the University of Miami.  She was a Professor of...

Apr 6, 2021

Judith "Judy" A. Nickol (nee Force) June 6, 1943 - April 6, 2021

Judith A. Nickol was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on April 6, 2021 following an extended illness, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born to Robert and Ethel Force in Akron, Ohio and grew up in Cuyahoga Falls,...

Apr 4, 2021

Ronald C. Mohlmaster I “Senior”,  85, of Akron, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021.  He was born in Akron on October 31, 1935 to the late Clarence and Alma Mohlmaster.  He was a graduate of Akron Bible Institute and the University of Akron with a degree in Psychology.  Ron proudly served in the United States Air Force from...

Apr 4, 2021

David L. Watkins

David was born on January 16, 1955 to the late George and Anna Watkins and passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and Kent State University.

Dave is survived by his sister Diane (Kenneth) Riffle; niece...

Apr 2, 2021

Streeter Hadley Matthews, 52, of Hudson, Ohio, was born in Akron on May 4, 1968 and passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 after battling a rapidly devastating cancer diagnosis early this year. As a private person he spent his last months with a few very close friends and family members.

Streeter is preceded in death by...

Mar 31, 2021

June Ann Bauer was Set Free from this life on March 31, 2021. Born in Ravenna, OH on November 25, 1929, she was the daughter of Warner and Mary (Roberts) Amick. June was a long-time member of St. Patrick’s Church. One of her many enjoyments was attending Sunday morning mass immediately followed by joining family and friends at a...

Mar 31, 2021

William Waltz, 85, of Rootstown, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, with his family by his side. Bill was born in Brimfield on September 7, 1935 to the late James and Florence Waltz. He was a graduate of Kent State University High School, class of 1953. Bill proudly served in the...

Mar 31, 2021

Caren Young passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family on March 31, 2021.  It was her 78th birthday.  Caren was born in Akron to the late Dwight and Patricia Creamer.  She graduated from Our Lady of the Elms High School in 1961 and Michigan State University in 1965.  In life, Caren inspired many children in her nearly 30 years...

Mar 26, 2021

Richard Quay King Jr. passed away with his family by his side on Friday, March 26th 2021. Dick was born in Steubenville, Ohio and graduated from Malabar Senior High School in Mansfield, Ohio.

He attended Ashland University where he played football and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He then studied abroad in France where...

Mar 24, 2021

Becky Thorne, 67, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Western Reserve Hospital.  She was born in Chillicothe, OH on November 6, 1953 to the late Harry and Elizabeth Music.  Becky was a nature lover.  She enjoyed gardening, and feeding and watching the birds.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...