Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Jul 21, 2019

Rickie Jo Wortman, age 63, died at his home in Ravenna.

Rickie was born April 9, 1956 in Indianapolis, IN to Walter and Connie (Moore) Wortman.  He was a member of the Kent Elks.  Rickie loved to hunt, fish and being outdoors.

He is survived by daughters, Nikki and Jayme Wortman; parents, Walter and Connie...

Jul 19, 2019

Rosemary Mazanek, 93, of Ravenna, passed Friday, July 19, 2019, at UH Portage Medical Center.

Rosemary was born November 20, 1925 in Akron, to John and Anna Pauline (Printz) Yenchik.  She was a member of St. Patrick Church.  She worked at Firestone Aircraft, B.F. Goodrich and Robinson Clay Product Company.  Her friends often referred to her as...

Jul 18, 2019

David Lyle Reese, 72, passed away July 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family after a two and half year battle with Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease.

Dave was born January 23rd, 1947 to Albert and Maxine Reese.

Dave Married Linda Hunsicker on April 19th, 1980 and enjoyed the next 39 years together.

Jul 16, 2019

William Harlan Beatty, Jr., age 66, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Summa Health System/Akron City Hospital.

William was born September 19, 1952 in Warren, to William and Helen (Moyer) Beatty.  Bill was the owner of multiple construction companies and of late the W.H. Beatty Construction, LLC.  Throughout his life and work, Bill...

Jul 16, 2019

Norman Franklin Janus, 87, died on July 16, 2019, at Country Elegance Assisted Living facility in Edinburg, after succumbing to Alzheimer’s Disease.

Norman was born on January 4, 1932, to Polish immigrants, John and Mary (Patlewicz) Janus, of Newton Falls, Ohio, where he was raised on the family farm with several siblings and graduated from Newton Falls...

Jul 10, 2019

Patricia Lorena Lutz, age 73, of Kent, died on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Stow-Glen Retirement Village.

Patricia was born May 31, 1946 in Kent, to Leo and Dorothy (Parker) Lutz.  Pat was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent.  She was a member of the Sweet Adeline's.  Pat enjoyed music and playing the piano,...

Jul 9, 2019

Caroline Virginia Ambrose nee Petrovics died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 19, 1925. A devoted wife, mother, sister and daughter, Caroline was happiest spending time with family and friends. In her youth she loved reading, swimming, singing and dancing.

Caroline attended the...

Jul 6, 2019

Kathleen Marie (Horvath) Repinski peacefully passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 with her husband and daughters by her side following a short struggle with cancer.

Born August 24, 1947 to Nicholas and Eleanor Horvath, Kathy grew up in Mentor, Ohio with her parents, three brothers, grandmother and great aunt all living together. As a child she enjoyed...

Jul 4, 2019

Wade Hampton Perkins Jr., age 60, of Hudson, died on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at his home.

Wade was born August 13, 1958 in Harrisville, MI to Wade and Genevieve (Fowler) Perkins.  Wade loved to spend time with his family and friends, who will miss his kindness and humor.

He is survived by his children,...

Jul 1, 2019

Priscilla (Boyce) Blanchard, age 70, of Tallmadge, Ohio died peacefully on July 1st, 2019.

She was born on February 8, 1949 in Kyoto, Japan to James Timothy and Esther M. (Henry) Boyce. She was preceded in death by her father, James Timothy Boyce. She is survived by her mother Esther M Boyce of New Middletown; son James...

Jun 28, 2019

Pauline Stutzman (Brown), 78, of Kent passed away June 28, 2019 at home.

She was born in Stafford, Ohio on March 26, 1941 to the late Claude and Ivy Brown (Everly).

She was preceded in death by her late husband of 58 years Glen Stutzman Sr; sisters, Linda Wilson, Peggy McFadden, Patty Miles, and Norma...

Jun 27, 2019

Kathryn M. Lucken, age 99, of Kent, died on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at The Gables at Kent Ridge.

Kathryn was born November 23, 1919 in Shadyside, to Daniel and Georgiana (McMillen) Evans.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent.  Kathryn was also a member of the Olive Chapter Order of Eastern Star...

Jun 25, 2019

On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, Lisa went home to be with the Lord. She was born November 2, 1955 to John and Beverly (Byrne) Carson. She graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1974 and was a lifelong resident of Kent. She met the love of her life David in 1975. They married in 1978 and together raised 7...

Jun 20, 2019

David R. Redmond, age 67, of Kent, died on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center.

David was born April 21, 1952 in Ravenna, to Gene and June (Bancroft) Redmond.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and attending the Kent Festivals and Music Venues.  Dave enjoyed attending the Friday Fish Dinners at the...

Jun 16, 2019

Cheryl L. Fritz, age 61, of Kent, passed on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Akron General Medical Center.

Cheryl was born October 26, 1957 in Akron, to Clyde and Verla (Olin) Beck.  A lifelong resident of Kent, Cheryl enjoyed arts, crafts, puzzles and baking.  She loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by...

Jun 12, 2019

George left this earthly place to be with his dear son Alex and his beloved father Edgar.

Years ago a ship carrying the Beery family landed in America in 1727. In time they settled in Urbana, Ohio on a large country estate of great-grandfather George Beery.  A little boy was born to Stella and Edgar Beery on...

Jun 6, 2019

Mildred Louise Brown, age 79, of Kent, died on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at home.

Mildred was born September 13, 1939 in Kent to Frank and Florence Felton.

Mildred enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She spent many vacations in Florida, enjoying the sun and fishing with her husband. She also enjoyed...

Jun 3, 2019

Elsie M. Bard, age 91, of Kent, died on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Altercare of the Western Reserve in Stow.

Elsie was born November 14, 1927 in Kent, to Augustus and Wilmetta (Brown) Austin.

She is survived by daughters, Cathie Benko and Dorothy (Martin) Banks; granddaughters, Heidi (Tom Sorgie) Benko and Heather (Penack Inamdar)...

May 31, 2019

Mary E Firzlaff, formerly of Kent, died on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Hudson Grande senior living community.  She was born on January 19, 1943 in Warren Ohio and grew up in Vienna Ohio.

She is survived by her sons Jeff Firzlaff and Doug (Lynn) Firzlaff and her granddaughters Katie and Ellie Firzlaff.  She was proceeded...

May 21, 2019

Velma M. Strimple, age 89, of Kent, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at The Gables at Kent Ridge. Velma was born September 19, 1929 in Kent, to Gus and Angeline T. (D'Amico) Thomas. She atteneded Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. In 1970, Velma helped her husband, Reed establish the Strimple Christmas Tree Farm in Streetsboro providing Holiday Memories for...