Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

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...

Jun 16, 2020

James "Jim" Russell Decker Reynolds, age 71, of Hudson, OH and formerly of Oberlin, OH and Syracuse, NY, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the Hudson Grande.

James "Jim" was born January 31, 1949 in Evanston, IL to Russell and Harriet (Decker) Reynolds.  Jim received his BA in Education from Syracuse University in 1971 and then...

Jun 13, 2020

Richard William McBride, age 79, of Kent, died on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at home.

Richard was born February 2, 1941 in Ravenna, to Gerald and Rose (Stadler) McBride.

Lifelong resident of Kent, Kent Roosevelt High School graduate of class of 1959.  U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam era.  He was an Active member of...

Jun 11, 2020

Martha "Marty" Sharp Lambert, 74, of Stow, passed away June 11, 2020.  Marty was born on May 28, 1946 in Cleveland to Victor and Martha (Hager) Kolson.

Marty worked at URS Consultants and as an administrator at Kent State University. After retiring from Kent State, Marty worked at Holy Trinity Church in Hudson for 7 years where...

Jun 11, 2020

Henry “Hank” Robert Wornoff Jr., age 72, of Kent, died on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at home surrounded by family.

Henry was born August, 1947 in Cleveland, to Henry and Florence (Irwin) Wornoff Sr.

He was first an educator in the Cleveland School system than a dedicated small business owner. He was an avid outdoorsman,...

Jun 7, 2020

Jean Laird Dolan Close, age 82, of Kent, died on Sunday, June 7, 2020 peacefully at her home.

Jean was born January 21, 1938 in Homestead, PA, the third of six children to Merle and Margaret Laird.

Jean attended Slippery Rock State teachers college, graduated in 1958, and taught in West Mifflin, PA for 6...

Jun 7, 2020

Ann Grace Dodds, 63, of Kent, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 7th.

Ann was born October 8, 1956 to Stanley and Grace Drongowski, one of eight siblings. She worked as a perinatal nurse with Summa Health System for over 30 years. She was compassionate, empathetic and found fulfillment in being trusted with the care of expectant...

Jun 7, 2020

Bill was an avid fisherman and hiker, who loved dogs, traveling and cooking. He passed away peacefully at his home in Brimfield on June 7th, surrounded by loved ones. Bill is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carole, his children Tori and Justin (Brandy), and his sister Linda (Haven), and many close family members and friends. His family...

Jun 6, 2020

Logan Kayden Carver, age 13, of Kent, died on June 6, 2020.

Logan was born February 6, 2007 in Ravenna, to Kelly and Tina (Doak) Carver.

He is survived by his mother, Tina Carver; and his sister, Lauren Carver.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, June 14th from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M....

Jun 5, 2020

Kelly Michael Carver, age 42, of Kent, died on June 5, 2020.

Kelly was born August 11,1977 in Ravenna, to Michael and Debby Carver Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years together, Tina Carver; daughter, Lauren Carver, parents; Michael Carver Sr. and Debby Wells; and brother, Michael Carver Jr.

Calling...

Jun 3, 2020

Carl Henry Wolford, 93, joined his beloved wife, Louella, in the presence of the Lord on June 3, 2020.

Born December 16, 1926, to the late Roy and Rosa Wolford in Ligonier, PA, Carl was the fourth of eight children. He served as a decorated paratrooper in the Army 11th Airborne during orld

War II...