Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Nov 9, 2019

Robert Dean Wingard, age 90, of Kent, died on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at University Hospital of Cleveland.

Robert was born June 26, 1929 in Sugarcreek, to Charles and Detta (Studer) Wingard.  Bob graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1947 and attended Kent State University and the University of Akron.  He played football while attending Kent...

Nov 7, 2019

Marilyn L. Blank peacefully passed away on Thursday afternoon, November 7, 2019 at her residence in Stow, Ohio after a long and full life.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Blank, Sr (Bill) after 70 years of marriage.

Marilyn was born on July 22, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Louis...

Nov 6, 2019

John Sibbel, age 84, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Maplewood Senior Living of Cuyahoga Falls.

John was born December 27, 1934 in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Jan and Johanna (Haaker) Sibbel.

After receiving his Master’s Degree he moved to France where he studied the process of wine making and...

Nov 3, 2019

Gary L. Gray, age 75, of Kent, died on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Gary was born August 10, 1944 in Minerva.  He enjoyed bowling, golfing and watching 3-D movies.  Gary enjoyed being outdoors and working in the yard.

He is survived by his Life Partner, Robert Letzel; daughter, Melonie Spicer;...

Nov 2, 2019

I lost my Mom on November 2, 2019. I could tell you her age, where she was born, or what jobs that she held, but those things made such small contributions to the woman that she became in her lifetime. What made her unique was the way that she loved fiercely and loyally. She had two children, Erin and...

Oct 31, 2019

Nancy Johnson enjoyed a full and wonderful life for 88 years. She was born to John and Margaret Kuhns in Springfield, Ohio. She attended Baldwin Wallace College as a music major but graduated with a B.S. in Education. While there, she was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and Mu Phi Epsilon, music honorary. Having found her love at...

Oct 30, 2019

Robert Scott "Papa" Murphy was born in Ravenna, Ohio on November 14, 1948. He entered Heaven's gates on October 30, 2019.

Robert worked as a Plaster Model Maker with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for more than 30 years. Robert enjoyed listening to oldies music, as well as some classic rock.  Papa had a passion for the...

Oct 29, 2019

A genuine treasure was lost when Donald Wayne Korom passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday evening. He was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Elnora, brothers William, Melvin, & Joseph and sisters Eileen Coleman, Lois Hitchcock, Edith Martin and Dorothy Blackwell. He is survived by wife Candene Korom, son Michael Wayne Korom and wife Rachel, daughter Deborah Korom Williams...

Oct 28, 2019

David Harold Timmerman, age 81, of Kent, died on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Kent Health Care after a short illness.

David was born February 13, 1938 in Lisbon, to Albert and Gladys Timmerman.

David received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree of Science in Civil Engineering from Ohio University, and PhD. in Civil Engineering from...

Oct 21, 2019

Patricia Rose Speck, age 76, of Kent, OH, died on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 4230 Chapman Drive.

Patricia was born June 22, 1943 in Steubenville, OH to Joseph and Virginia (Peticca) Vernarsky.  Patricia actively supported St. Anthony’s Guild for many years.

She is survived by her husband, Orlando Speck; sons, Mark (Karen Kay) Speck...

Oct 21, 2019

Garth Ibrahim Belden, 44, of Kent, listened to his last country song at the Cleveland Clinic on October 21, 2019, shortly after watching his beloved Green Bay Packers destroy the Oakland Raiders.

Garth was born on January 15, 1975 in Cleveland to George and Helena Belden. He was a 1993 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School, where...

Oct 18, 2019

Alice McVetty-Vars, age 96, passed away on October 18, 2019 at Kentridge Senior Living Kent, Ohio.

She was born July 9, 1923 to the late Rose and Cecil Robbins.

During her lifetime Alice resided in Findlay, Ohio, North Tonawanda, New York, Lexington, Kentucky as well as being a longtime Kent, Ohio resident.

Alice...

Oct 16, 2019

John Wyatt Hart, 83 of Ravenna died Wednesday, October 16, 2019, peacefully in his home with his wife and family by his side. He was a Mason and former Tallmadge resident.

Born December 5,1935, in Kent, Ohio he was the son of John Hart Sr. and Ellen (nee Ebersbach) Hart of Kent.

Mr.Hart was a...

Oct 14, 2019

David D. Everett passed away on October 14, 2019, at the age of 66 after a short illness. Born May 31, 1953, in Barberton to Horace and Betty (Steele) Everett, Dave graduated from Defiance High School and was a longtime resident of Kent, where he raised two daughters with his wife of 42 years, Eileen.

He earned...

Oct 9, 2019

Mary Lou Siefer, 86, of Franklin Township, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Hospice of Western Reserve Medina.

She was born October 22, 1932 in Kent to Burt and Margaret (Russell) Wegman.  She was a graduate of Kent State University High School.

She is survived by her sons, John M. (Susan) Siefer II of Kent,...

Oct 8, 2019

Thelma Eloise Frykman, age 95, of Kent, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Arbors of Streetsboro.

Thelma was born February 26, 1924 in Brady Lake, to Barney and Flossie (Williston) Hall.

She is survived by husband of 30 years, James Frykman; daughters, LouAnna Fisher, and LaDonna (Richard) Thomas; grandchildren, Roxanne (Darren) Mahalus, and Nicholas...

Oct 6, 2019

Ron Smith, age 80, of Kent, OH, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Arbors at Stow.

He was born December 2, 1938 in West Union, WV to Don and Mildred (Doak) Smith.

He enlisted in the Army from 1961-1965 and was stationed in Germany. Ron was chosen as a member of an...

Oct 5, 2019

On Saturday, October 5, 2019, Malcolm Todd Weckerly, loving father of two children and grandfather of four, passed away at the age of 63. Malcolm was born on October 7, 1955 to Donald and Pauline Weckerly (Knapp) of Kent, Ohio, and he was a lifelong Kent resident and lover of his town. Malcolm was the owner and operator of...

Sep 28, 2019

Marian A. Horner, age 91, of Kent, died on September 28, 2019 at Kent Ridge Assisted Living.

Marian was born October 4, 1927, in Los Angeles, CA to Wilbur and Maude (Walker) Brunswick. Marian retired from the Streetsboro Schools system, where she taught second grade for 24 years.  She was a member of the First Christian Church...

Sep 28, 2019

Dorothy Mae Rice, age 93, of Kent, died on September 28, 2019, at UH Kent Health Center Emergency Room.

Dorothy was born September 20, 1926, in Bellaire, to Clyde and Pearl (Wieneke) Stewart. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent and in Mesa, AZ.  Dorothy was a member of the Kent Women's Club...