Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

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...

Mar 20, 2021

Our mother and grandmother Katherine R. Novak, 83, of Kent passed peacefully at home on March 20, 2021.

She was born August 6, 1937 in Akron Ohio to Michael and Rose (Evsheck) Urich.

She is survived by her husband Joseph M. Novak who was her high school sweetheart. She has 5 children, Katherine (Steven), Nicholas,...

Mar 20, 2021

Marilyn Zeman, age 85, of Kent, Ohio, died on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Woodlands Health Center in Ravenna. Marilyn was born May 14, 1935 in Kent, Ohio to Paul Kasner and Dorothy (Caruth) Kasner.  Member of Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Sarah and Tabitha Circle Groups, making quilts for the church community and also for her own family. ...

Mar 19, 2021

Margaret Neel, age 100, of Kent, Ohio died on Friday, March 19, 2021 at her home.

Margaret was born January 27, 1921 in Zanesville, Ohio.  She was the daughter of Ernest and Vada (Miedel) Taylor.

Margaret graduated from Hopewell High School in 1938 and from Ohio Central Business College, Zanesville, Ohio.  She was an excellent...

Mar 18, 2021

Betty J. Seeden-Cammon, 63, of Kent, Ohio died March 18, 2021. Betty was born July 18, 1957 in Ravenna, Ohio to parents Hazel and Charlie B. Seeden. She worked as a caretaker for many years in Kent, Ohio.  She enjoyed listening to music and loved spending time with her friends and family. Betty is survived by her daughter Lamecca...

Mar 15, 2021

Barbara A. Davis, age 75, of Kent, OH, died on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic.

Barbara was born October 2, 1945 in Carthage, MO to William and Mary (Partanen) Lindley.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Merl Davis; children, Danielle (Ken) Penix, Matt (Carrie) Davis, and Michael (Brandy) Davis; and...

Mar 13, 2021

Michael D. Bradfield, 56, of Brimfield Twp., passed away, unexpectedly, on Saturday, March 13, 2021.  He was born in Ravenna, OH and was employed as a machinist with Simcox Grinding.  Michael was an outdoorsman, enjoyed spending time with his family and loved his dogs.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He...

Mar 12, 2021

Carl Anthony Perkowski, 97, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2021 at Holy Family Hospice in Parma.  He was one of 10 children born to Polish immigrants, Peter “Piotr” and Emilia (Kaliszewski) Perkowski in Kent, Ohio.

A proud and dignified WW II Army veteran, he distinguished himself on the beaches of Normandy and during other European campaigns...

Mar 4, 2021

Jane A. Sinning passed away at home on March 4, 2021. She was born on August 5, 1933 in Howard, South Dakota to Irving M. Mumford and Mary (Wines) Mumford. She graduated from Howard High School in 1951 and continued her education receiving a bachelor’s degree in English in 1955 from South Dakota State University. After graduation, she was...

Mar 4, 2021

Jane C Baddorf, age 96, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2021.

She was born in Wilmington, DE on Feb. 21, 1925 to Marshall and Elizabeth (Ringland) Carpenter.

Jane graduated from Temple University with an RN degree. She served in the Nursing Corps and US Navy during WWII. In 1948, she married Charles Baddorf. They...