Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

May 10, 2020

Martha J. Vasbinder Andregg, age 93, of Sebring, died on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Crandall Medical Center.

Martha was born October 30, 1926 in Dormont, PA to Herbert and Sarah (Stewart) Wilber.  Marty was a longtime resident of Kent and Copeland Oaks in Sebring for the past 20 years.  She was a member of the United...

May 9, 2020

James G. Williamson, age 82, of Kent, died on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

James was born July 1, 1937 in Youngstown, to Alexander and Helen (Powell) Williamson.  He retired from Massey Ferguson and was the owner of Liberty Printing.  Jim was a stock car racer and enjoyed competing on dirt tracks.  He...

May 3, 2020

Alice F. Wheeler, 72, of Garrettsville and formerly of Streetsboro and Vermilion, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood.

Alice was born on April 23, 1948 in Logan, WV to Golden and Isolene (Stollings) Burgess.

At the age of two, she moved to Cleveland with her...

Apr 27, 2020

Minnie Elizabeth Truitt Tompkins of Kent, OH passed away on Monday, April 27th of natural causes. When she died a bright star appeared in the sky and left the world a little darker. Born in Millhaven, Georgia on January 9th, 1929, Minnie moved to Newark, New Jersey where she met her husband, Leonard. With their young children in tow,...

Apr 19, 2020

William “Bill” Edwin Kneale. 86. passed away peacefully Sunday April 19, 2020 at the Arbors of Stow, of natural causes. Bill was born August 23, 1933 in Akron, to his proud parents, William E. Kneale Sr and Pauline (Sanford) Kneale.

Survivors of the immediate family include his older sister Pat Kotti of North Augusta, SC; sister-in-law, Patty...

Apr 19, 2020

Bren Wayne Wolford, age 71, of Kent, died on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Bren was born August 25, 1948 in Charleston, WV to Gloven and Doris (Martin) Wolford.  Bren was an Amazing Husband and Christian who loved spending time with his family.  He was well liked and will be greatly missed by...

Apr 17, 2020

Vernon was born March 24, 1960 in Ravenna, to Leroy Brown and Rebecca Mack.

Field High School Graduate class of 1978. Worked 28 years with Elbex in Kent.

He is survived by his sisters, Toni Mack, Marlene Mack, and his twin Rev. Vicky Smith; brother, Dennis Mack; nieces and nephews; friends; and co-workers at Elbex....

Apr 14, 2020

Colleen McGraw rejoined her best friend & husband Bob “Potter” McGraw on April 14, 2020.

Colleen was born June 28, 1928 in East Liverpool to Earl, Leota Cochrane. Both she and her husband graduated together from East Liverpool High School. Colleen was a graduate of the Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She worked as an RN...

Apr 14, 2020

Robert “Bob” D. Way, 85, passed away peacefully after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born March 23, 1935 in Seattle Washington. He graduated from Cleveland High School in Seattle and then from Washington State with a degree in political science. Later he earned a degree in Teaching from University of Washington. While at University of Washington he...

Apr 12, 2020

Thompson, Marie Whittensoldner, 92, of New Port Richey, passed away April 12, 2020. Born May 10, 1927 in Millvale, PA to Louis and Marie (Patz) Whittensoldner. Survivors include children, Walter (Gloria) Thompson, Barbara (Charles) Wyers, Dennis (Christine) Thompson, Benjamin (Della) Thompson and Mary (Robert) Rinaldi; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; and 2 sisters, Anna Snyder and Helen...

Apr 11, 2020

Martha Rose Hoopingarner, age 94, of Kent, died on Saturday, April 10, 2020 at 1300 Denise Drive.

Martha was born June 6, 1925 in Canton, to William and Mame (Sheatzley) Lux.  She was a member of the Cathedral of Life Church in Canton.  Martha was a member of the Sweet Adeline's Chorus.  She enjoyed bowling and participated...

Apr 8, 2020

Carol Fridy, age 75, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in the comfort of her home.

Carol was born in Davis, West Virginia, youngest child to Walter Govedich and Mary Lawrence Govedich. Crowned "Little Miss Blackwater Falls" as a young girl, she loved living among family in a small, tight-knit town. When she was in elementary school,...

Apr 4, 2020

Glenn Henry Marxen Jr, 79, of Ravenna, passed away April 4, 2020 in the comfort of his home.

He was born in Kent on February 20, 1941 to Glenn Henry Marxen Sr. and Catherine Dorothy (Kline) Marxen.

Glenn attended Kent Roosevelt High School class of 1960.  He enlisted in the US Army in 1960 and...

Apr 1, 2020

Jack M. Sullivan, 73, of Kent passed away on April 1st after a long bout with COPD.  He was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer and heart failure. Jack was born in Erie, PA on July 22, 1946.  He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; sons Christopher and Shayne; granddaughter Ava; and his brother, Jim Sullivan of Knoxville, TN....

Mar 30, 2020

William C. Collier, age 75, of Kent, passed away from natural causes at his home on Monday, March 30, 2020.

Bill was born May 27, 1944 in Niagara Falls, NY to David and Jennie (DiNoto) Collier.  Bill lived in Kent his adult life and retired from Happy Day Workshop 10 years ago. He enjoyed bowling, country western...

Mar 28, 2020

Anthony Francis "Tony" Filomena, age 87, of Kent, died on March 28, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Anthony was born February 23, 1933 in Kent, to Joseph and Antonette (DelMonte) Filomena. Tony graduated from Ravenna High School, then served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Upon returning home from the Navy, he was a...

Mar 28, 2020

Geraldine Strawman, age 87, of Kent, died on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Geraldine was born March 13, 1933 in Frozen, WV to Charles and Agra (Moore) Lambert.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent and she served as their Kitchen Manager for special events and the Kent Rotary...

Mar 26, 2020

My Helen, Helen Hunsicker Burbridge, died from cancer March 26, 2020, at 64 years of life.  Helen was devoted to her husband Lindsay, daughter Gretchen and grandson Jordan. She was born August 4, 1955 and grew up in Tallmadge, Ohio with her brothers Larry and Bruce, and her sister Deb.  Helen also loved her Burbridge family of my sisters...

Mar 24, 2020

Ashley Susan Dyer, age 36, of Kent, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at her home in Kent, Ohio.

Ashley was born October 31, 1983 in Ravenna, Ohio to James David and Susan (Kitt) Dyer.

It was no surprise that Halloween would become her favorite holiday, and horror films her favorite movie genre. Ashley loved...

Mar 24, 2020

Bud & Boots Together Again

Elberta Marie “Boots” Lann, age 84, died on March 24, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio on Armistice Day 1935 to Elbert and Etha Shively, which  is fitting as Elbert was WWI veteran. She was a graduate of Green High School. Shortly thereafter, she met and married a Korean War veteran,...