Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

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...

Sep 21, 2019

Dr. Samuel John Mazzer, age 85, of Ravenna, died on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at home.

Dr. Mazzer was born April 8, 1934 in Kalamazoo, MI to Salvatore and Mona (Wells) Mazzer.  Before college, he worked for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for 6 years at various spots in Michigan, including his favorite time at Yankee...

Sep 18, 2019

Betty W. Green, age 91, of Kent, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at The Gables at KentRidge.

Betty was born January 22, 1928 in Kent, to Thomas and Alma (Babb) Godfrey.

Betty was a member of the First Freedom Baptist Church and a member of the VFW Auxiliary #1055.  She worked at Kent State...

Sep 17, 2019

John C. Brown, age 69, of Kent, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

John was born March 10, 1950 in Akron, to John "Jack" and Margaret (DeLong) Brown Jr.

John was a 1968 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and attended Kent State University.  He was a veteran of...

Sep 17, 2019

Judy Jo Tenney, 81, passed away September 17, 2019 in Ravenna. She is finally at peace.

She was born January 13, 1938 in Ravenna to parents, Joseph H. Corley and Glenna I. Texter. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, M. Dick Tenney; and her brother, Lester Corley. She is survived by her children,...

Sep 14, 2019

James (Jim) C. Rankin

Jim Rankin, age 80 of Kent, died peacefully at his home Saturday, September 14th 2019.

Born September 30, 1938 in Cleveland to Easton and Elizabeth (Yea) Rankin, Jim grew up in Mentor Headlands and attended Mentor High School where he played baseball and football. He was an acclaimed baseball catcher and...

Sep 12, 2019

Beloved mother of Rachel Favetta and daughter of Eileen and the late Abdo Enin, died on the evening of September 12th, 2019.  Born in Egypt, she lived most of her life in the Akron/Kent area.

To mourn and miss her she leaves many friends and relatives here and abroad.  In recent years, she devoted much of her...

Sep 11, 2019

Jack W. Lilly, age 91, of Streetsboro, died on September 11, 2019, at UH Portage Medical Center.

Jack was born June 26, 1928, in Akron, to Harold and Margaret (Culver) Lilly. Jack worked for Beck Sand & Gravel retiring after 42 years of service. He enjoyed camping, traveling, gardening and farming. In his early years Jack rode...

Sep 9, 2019

Mary Helen Neuzil, age 75, of Kent, died on Monday, September 9, 2019 at University Hospital of Cleveland.

Mary was born May 11, 1944 in Keokuk, IA to Floyd and Anna Cooper.  In addition to dedicating her career to early childhood education, she loved spending time with her beloved grandchildren.

She is survived by her...

Sep 9, 2019

Nola G. Trowbridge, age 80, of Kent, died on Monday, September 9, 2019 at her home.

Nola was born July 15, 1939 in Russell County, VA to Thomas and Edith (Bostic) Whited.  Nola was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Brimfield.  Nola was a Registered Nurse having worked at Chapel Hill Nursing Home and various...