Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Jul 18, 2020

The world lost a beautiful person on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Christine Ann (Lesnak) Neff, 58, of Kent passed away peacefully at home.

Born in Mantua on July 30th, 1961 to George and Nancy Lesnak.

If you’ve ever had a ride at the Akron Zoo on the ponies, Chris was probably your helper. Chris volunteered...

Jul 13, 2020

Dottie Overton, age 86, of Kent, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children at home on Monday, July 13, 2020.

Dottie was born May 30, 1934 in Slab Camp, WV to John and Catharine (Crislip) Pringle.

Dottie loved her weekend trips throughout Ohio and surrounding states with her beloved niece, Louise Regenos.  She truly enjoyed...

Jul 12, 2020

Christine V. MacKeown, age 70, entered into heaven July 12.

Chris was one of the kindest, strongest, bravest and most giving people you would ever want to meet.  She always put the needs of others before herself.  She had a genuine gift to understand and improve the lives of children with developmental disabilities and their families.

Jul 11, 2020

Deborah Mae Eisentraut, age 94, of Kent, died on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Deborah was born January 8, 1926 in Akron, to Joseph and Florence (Busch) Cresty.  She was a member of the First Freedom Baptist Church in Brimfield.  Deborah was a member of the Stitchers Club, volunteered as a cook at...

Jul 11, 2020

Randall L. Llewellyn, 66, of Streetsboro, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center after a six-year battle with cancer.

He was born January 30, 1954 in Ravenna to Noah J and Dora M. (Guthier) Llewellyn. Randy was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent. Randy’s love was construction! He was...

Jul 8, 2020

Sandra L. Rastle, age 66, of Kent, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at her residence.

Sandra was born September 21, 1953 in Ravenna, to John and Lillian (Rhodes) Corley.  She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Brimfield.  Sandy liked history and studying the Civil War.

She is survived by her husband...

Jul 7, 2020

Jennifer "Jip" Lee Smith

1973-2020

On July 7, 2020 our world stopped, not because of COVID, protests, riots or Government, but because we lost a light in our lives that shined so bright, we believed nothing in this world could put it out. Jennifer was born July 18, 1973 to Rex and Lynda Bailey. Her...

Jul 7, 2020

Rita Mae Schmolke 78 of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, after fighting a courageous battle of cancer for the last several years.  She was born on January 17, 1942, in Akron, to John Harmon and Emma (Jones) Eiseman.  Rita grew up in Brimfield and graduated from Kent State High School and Bohecker’s Business College.  ...

Jul 7, 2020

Norman Johnson, age 87, of Kent, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

Norman was born November 22nd, 1932 in Kent, to John and Dora (Lewis) Johnson Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Vicki Johnson; son, Michael Johnson; daughter Lisa (Roger) Humphrey; step-daughter, Anita Clark; 10 grandchildren; brother, William...

Jul 1, 2020

Richard D Worthing

A Celebration of Life for Richard D Worthing (1943-2020) will be held on Saturday, October 16, 1:00 p.m. in Ludwig Recital Hall in The Glauser School of Music, Kent State University.  University covid protocols will be followed.

Dick was born in Castalia, Ohio.   He received degrees from Kent State University and Michigan...

Jul 1, 2020

Richard “Dick” Worthing, 77, of Kent passed away on July 1, 2020.

Dick was born in Castalia to Warner and Esther Worthing on March 25, 1943.

He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Margaretta High School.  He received his Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Kent State University.  He then completed his Master’s and Doctoral...

Jul 1, 2020

Robert L. Wolfe, age 71, of Kent, died on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Robert was born September 12, 1948 in Akron, to James and Dorothy (Garner) Wolfe Sr.  Bob was a manager for Holland Oil in Kent then Circle K before retirement.  He was a member of Rockton Lodge F&AM in Kent. ...

Jun 30, 2020

Norma Jean Laney, age 86, of Kent, died on Monday, June 29, 2020 at her home.

Norma was born October 30, 1933 in Hudson, to Charles and Ruth (Kidgell) Boose.  She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Kent.  Norma loved to take care of animals especially her dogs and cats.

She is survived...

Jun 29, 2020

Mary Ruth Wanstreet, age 86, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Danbury Independent Living.

Mary was born September 5, 1933 in Dorton, KY to Ballard and Edith (Williams) Fleming.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Wanstreet; five siblings; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her...

Jun 28, 2020

“Go placidly amid the noise and the haste” were words Margaret lived by. She led a simple life; she loved her family, her garden, and being creative. She woke up each day to a cup of tea and a stroll down to the barn her husband, Bill, had remodeled so she would have a quiet place to sit and...

Jun 27, 2020

On June 27, 2020, Jane Craker passed over into the Summerlands.

Jane, originally from Adena, OH, grew up in St. Clairsville and studied ceramics at Kent State University.  Throughout the 1990’s she was active with Rock and Roll happenings for the fight against hunger.  Later, she co-founded Portage Community Peace Coalition and attended the Rainbow Gathering whenever...

Jun 22, 2020

James L. Moore, 87, died on Monday, June 22, 2020. Born in Kent, Ohio on January 13, 1933 he was the son of Mary and Willard Moore. As a lifelong resident of Kent and the youngest of four, Jim had a rich life full of family, friendships, and adventure. Everyone who knew him likely heard some of...

Jun 21, 2020

William "Bill" Michael Allen, age 51, died suddenly at his home in Kent on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Bill was born on December 29, 1968 in Lorain, Ohio.

He was a graduate of Stow High School class of 1986.  Bill later attended the Pittsburgh Culinary School of Arts in order to pursue his passion for cooking. Professionally,...

Jun 21, 2020

Kenneth “Ken” Wertz, 89, of Kent, passed away on Father’s Day June 21, 2020.

Ken was born in Wooster, Ohio to Earl and Glenna Wertz on December 7, 1930.  He graduated from Wooster High School in 1948. Ken then attended Kent State University graduating with Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Business Administration. While still attending college, he...

Jun 17, 2020

Nancy Jo Howe ,65, passed away at her home on June 17,2020.

She was born November 29, 1954 to Bernard & the late Dorothy Dalton.

Nancy grew up in Akron but moved to Brimfield her junior year of high school. After graduating Field High School, she stayed in the Kent area.

On Christmas...