Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

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...

Jun 3, 2020

Maude Ellen Moore, 86, died peacefully at University Hospital in Hospice care on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Born in Norton, VA, November 3, 1933 she was the daughter of John and Amanda Rockwell. Growing up in Wytheville Va., Ellen played trombone and basketball at George Wythe High School. After graduating top of her class from St. Margret’s School of...

May 31, 2020

Dorisolene Hagans, age 77, of Kent, died on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Long Meadow Nursing Home.

Dorisolene was born December 10, 1942 in Red Fox, KY to Paris and Clella (Hagans) Hagans.  She was baptized at Cody Bible Church in Red Fox, KY in 1975 and served on the Kitchen Committee and sang in the choir. ...

May 31, 2020

Robert “Bob” Archibald Lansinger, Jr., age 61, of Kent, died on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home.

Robert was born July 21, 1958 in Ravenna, to Robert and Mabel (Riemenschneider) Lansinger.

Lifetime Kent resident, living in the house that his parents built as newlyweds in 1949. Graduate of Kent Roosevelt...

May 29, 2020

Carolyn Katherine Marquinez, age 81, of Hudson, died on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Hudson Grande.

Carolyn was born on November 23, 1938 in Akron, to Fred and Mary (Schauer) Gungle.

She received her degree in nursing from St. Thomas Hospital, School of Nursing. While a student, she met her future husband, Apolinario A. Marquinez,...

May 29, 2020

Patricia Swain, age 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020.

Patricia was born April 22,1938 in Akron, to Charles and Grayce (Raber) Shufelt.

Patricia was ahead of her time and an example of strength raising her two daughters independently. She was admired for her spirit, feistiness and passion for life. She...

May 28, 2020

Walter Charles Knapp, age 95, entered eternal rest May 28th, 2020 in Hudson, OH. Born June 5, 1924 in Kent Ohio, he was the son of the late Frank and Bessie Knapp (nee Kline). Beloved husband of 64 years to the dream of his life, the late Thelma L. Knapp (nee Howe). He is survived by his children Cherie...

May 28, 2020

Earl D. Kilchenman passed away on May 28, 2020, at age 93.

Earl was the son of the late Ernest and Freda (Lahmers) Kilchenman, born in Stone Creek, Ohio. Earl was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Rita (McManaway); son, David; brothers Ralph and Dale; wonderful longtime friend, Shirley Dubetz. He is survived by...

May 22, 2020

Richard Steven Hutterer; born September 11, 1953 in Szeged Hungary, passed away in UH Hospitals from cancer, and related complications on May 22, 2020.

Richard leaves behind his mother, Maria Belle Hutterer; his dear art school friend, and ex-wife, Heidi Horvath; and three sons, Theodore, Charles, and Adam. He was preceded in death by his father, Ferenc...

May 19, 2020

Randy M. Perkowski, age 66, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at his home.

Randy was born March 11, 1954 in Ravenna, to Eugene and Margaret (Horvath) Perkowski.  He was a member of Chippewa Rifle Club, the International Benchrest Shooters and the National Benchrest Shooters Association.  Randy was a machinist who loved to build...

May 14, 2020

“I shall pass thru this world but once.”

Mary Agnes Sawyer, 95, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2020.

Agnes followed her dreams from a young age as a teacher of music.  She received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music from Kent State University, and taught both vocal and instrumental music in Conneaut...

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...