Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Sep 7, 2019

Joan Harriet Smith, age 85, of Kent, died on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Summa Health System/Akron City Hospital.

Joan was born November 1, 1933 in Barberton, to Leo and Henrietta (Jakubowski) Skrocki.  She was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church and worked in the Healthcare field for many years.

She is survived by...

Sep 2, 2019

ELINORE ELVA (RUSSELL) VANKIRK

Elinore went to be with her beloved husband Charles (Chuck) on September 2, 2019.  Born September 14, 1932, to Nelson and Frances (Beal) Russell in Brimfield, Ohio, she was beloved mother to Arlie Taylor (Ted Bixler) and Amelia (Packy) Crago, grandmother to Caroline Taylor, Margaret Taylor-Harvey, Amanda Crago and Charles Russell...

Sep 1, 2019

Marie K. Knauss, 86 of Kent passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 after a lengthy illness.  She was born and raised in Kempton, PA to Paul and Elizabeth (Dietrich) Fenstermaker, and was a dear and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to eight grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Carl of 51 years...

Aug 30, 2019

James O. Starkey, age 73, of Kent, died on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 6449 Church Street.

James was born January 22, 1946 in Akron, to Hoy and Lena (Scheiller) Starkey.  Jim worked as a trim carpenter and enjoyed general construction and was an all-around handyman. He was a member of the Cuyahoga Falls Eagles, social members...

Aug 29, 2019

Jack Zeman, age 85, of Kent, died on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Aurora Manor.

Jack was born October 28, 1933 in Mogadore, to Lewis and Vivian (Mavis) Zeman.  Avid fisherman, sports lover, and card player.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years Marilyn Zeman; daughter, Deborah Anne Lamb; sons, Doug (Mary Anne)...

Aug 25, 2019

Linda Diane Thomas, age 65, of Kent, died on Sunday, August 25, 2019 after a long illness.

Linda was born August 5, 1954 in Cleveland to Albert and Christie Snyder Comp.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, James Thomas; son, John (Kara) Thomas; daughter, Andrea (Christopher Mcilnay) Thomas (Daughter); son, Peter Thomas.  ...

Aug 20, 2019

Donald Salter Babbitt

Lifelong Kent resident, Donald S. Babbitt, 86, passed away at home, Wednesday, August 20th after a short illness.

Don was born in Akron, September 26, 1932 and attended Kent Schools, graduating in 1950 from Theodore Roosevelt High School.  He was employed for many years by Lamson and Sessions Company.  He was a...

Aug 17, 2019

Hunter Allen Ohler, age 4, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Hunter was born December 31, 2014 in Akron, to Benjamin and Melinda (Barbee) Ohler.  Hunter loved to play the guitar with his Poppa, camping with his grandma and grandpa Barbee and always wanted to go fishing with his...

Aug 16, 2019

Tara Leigh Ludick Jackson, age 63, of Kent, died on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Akron City Hospital.

Tara was born March 18, 1956 in Ravenna, to Glen and Barbara (Vincent) Ludick.  Tara was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church. She graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1974 and then received her bachelor’s from...

Aug 12, 2019

Anthony Michael Boykin, age 45, of Kent, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Hillcrest Hospital in Cleveland.

Anthony was born July 21, 1974 in Kent, to Roger and Jennifer (Loftin) Boykin.  Tony was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School, where he played football and basketball.  He enjoyed working with and mentoring kids.

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Aug 11, 2019

Larry A. Brown, age 74, of Kent, died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home.

Larry was born February 4, 1945 in Brady Lake, to Lester and Freda (Baker) Brown.  Larry served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era.  He was employed as a Machinist at Lamb Electric/Ametek.

He is survived by...

Aug 11, 2019

David L. Smith Sr., age 73, of Stow, died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home.

David was born March 24, 1946 in Akron, to David and Ruby (Beyerle) Smith.  He was a member of St. Patrick Church and Knights of Columbus.  Dave was a mortgage broker servicing Portage County for many years.  He was a...

Aug 9, 2019

NELLIE E. SLEPOY (SMITH), of Brimfield Ohio.

Born September 5, 1924 and lived a very active and memorable life for 94 years.

Passed away August 9,2019 while at Stow Glen Nursing Home.

Preceded in death by her parents Alfaretta Barry Smith and John Thomas Smith. Survived by her three children: Diane Hunt Parr,...

Aug 8, 2019

Janet Lynn Andy nee Marek passed away August 8, 2019.  Born August 29, 1961 she touched the lives of many through her work as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, loving daughter, sister and aunt as well as generous friend. Janet spent over thirty years dedicating her career to children with special needs and their families. She was fiercely strong, independent...

Aug 3, 2019

Robert Francis Mains 69, Born July 17, 1950 in Ravenna Ohio to the late Guy and Ruth Ann (Ingham) Mains passed away August 3, 2019 after a short illness.

Bob was a lifelong resident of Kent, graduating from Kent Roosevelt. He worked for the Kent and Akron Post Office for more than 40 years years.

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Jul 29, 2019

Theodore “Ted” Charles Moisio, age 44, of Kent, died on Monday, July 29, 2019.

Ted was born October 13, 1974 in Conneaut, OH to Edward and Marcy (White) Moisio.  He attended First Freedom Baptist Church in Brimfield.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  Ted was an avid woodworker and owned Northeast Ohio Slab and Lumber...

Jul 28, 2019

Robert Lee Laubert, “Bob”, age 78, passed away peacefully at his Palm Beach Gardens, FL, home surrounded by family on July 28, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Ann (Tassone) Laubert, and his children: Ray Laubert of Kent, OH; David (Jim) Laubert of Tinley Park, IL; Laura (Mike) Coartney of St. Marys, WV; and...

Jul 26, 2019

Dr. Gary Robinson passed away peacefully on July 26 surrounded by the family and friends he loved so deeply.

He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on July 16, 1947, to Roy and Kay (Hieronimus) Robinson. He grew up in the Warren, Ohio area, graduating from Southington High School in 1965. He was active in Boy Scouts,...

Jul 23, 2019

Ethel Coffman Pfile, age 92, of Rootstown, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

Ethel was born April 5, 1927 in White Sulphur Springs, WV to Jesse and Ethel (Jones) Harvey.  She was a graduate of Rootstown High School and lived most of her life in Rootstown.

She is...

Jul 21, 2019

Cheryl A. Casper (née, Brown) passed away on July 21st of complications related to metastatic breast cancer.  She was married to Eugene P. Wenninger for 35 years and was an Emeritus Professor of Economics, academic adminstrator, and faculty leader at Kent Uiversity for 35 years.

As a child, Cheryl was adopted by a unmarried woman in her...