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Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones

Myrna  Marie Hirt

Myrna Marie Hirt

Jan 20, 2019

Myrna Marie (York) Hirt passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019. She was born in Dallas Center, Iowa, and grew up during the Great Depression with her parents, Carl and Mabel (Schultze) York, and ten brothers and sisters. She graduated from high school just after the end of the Second World War in a class of seniors that was only...

Joan  C. Cronbaugh

Joan C. Cronbaugh

Jan 20, 2019

Joan C. Cronbaugh, age 95, of Kent, OH, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on January 20, 2019. Born on March 9, 1923 to William and Helen McInerney, Joan graduated from High School in her hometown of Midland, PA. She was a graduate of Temple University Business School in Philadelphia, PA, and the Presbyterian Hospital School...

Jon  M. Kirt

Jon M. Kirt

Jan 20, 2019

Jon M. Kirt, age 62, of Kent, died on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at home. Jon was born in Akron, March 28, 1956. He graduated from Tallmadge High School class of 1974, where he excelled in sports. He had a great sense of humor and love for cats, which he took care of many over the years. He was employed...

Karen  Ann Southwick

Karen Ann Southwick

Jan 18, 2019

Karen Ann Southwick, age 60, of Randolph, died on Friday, January 18, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center. Karen was born February 4, 1958 in New York, NY to William and Barbara (Skrabalak) Lopez. She is survived by husband, Ronald Southwick Jr. of Randolph; children, Sara Southwick of Atlanta, GA, Roddy Southwick of Randolph and Ronald Southwick of Randolph; granddaughter,...

Frankie  H. Running

Frankie H. Running

Jan 16, 2019

Frankie H. Running II, Chief Little Elk, age 60 yrs., passed away January 16, 2019, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, OH. Born to Al Running and Dian Crow Dog, Chief Little Elk, was raised on the Lakota Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. As a spiritual leader and minister of the Native American Church, he helped many. Chief Little...

Barbara  A. Vaji

Barbara A. Vaji

Jan 16, 2019

Barbara A. Vaji, 72, of Kent, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at UH Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born November 28, 1946 in Cleveland to Russell and Virginia (Thomas) Boose. She retired from Dennis Reimer and Associates as a legal secretary after more than 30 years of dedicated service. She was an avid reader, game show enthusiast. More...

Bonnie  L. Frazier

Bonnie L. Frazier

Jan 13, 2019

Bonnie L. Frazier, age 70, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the Akron City Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Bonnie was born May 25, 1948 in Akron, to James and Virginia (Moore) Griffin. Bonnie was a member of the Tallmadge First Congregational Church. She served as a Fire/EMS Dispatcher for Brimfield. She was an Instructor and First...

Thomas  King Pierson

Thomas King Pierson

Jan 12, 2019

Thomas King Pierson, age 67, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Canal Pointe Nursing Home in Akron. Thomas was born January 8, 1952 in Toledo, to Carl and Betty (King) Pierson. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent. Tom served as a choir director at the United Methodist Church of Kent and...

Verlin "Lin" E. Barnett

Verlin "Lin" E. Barnett

Jan 11, 2019

Rev. Verlin "Lin" E. Barnett Jr., of Akron and retired Director and Founder of the Spiritual Care Department at Akron General Hospital, died on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Stow-Glen Retirement Village. The family would like to thank the Staff at Stow Glen Retirement Village for their warm and loving care. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, March...

Winifred  "Winnie" Weingart

Winifred "Winnie" Weingart

Jan 10, 2019

Winifred "Winnie" Weingart, age 89, of Streetsboro, passed away peaceful in her home on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Winifred "Winnie" was born April 11, 1929 in Kent, to Winfred and Neva (Beechy) Clapp. She is survived by son, Larry Weingart; daughters, Lynn Doyle, and Lori Lang; granddaughter, Kali (Gerald) Ariyasingam; great-grandchildren, Noah, Ava, and Evan. She was preceded in death...

Zhyree Kuhns

Zhyree Kuhns

Jan 10, 2019

Zhyree Mason Kuhns born on October 2, 2017 suddenly received his angel wings on January 10, 2019. He had the most contagious smile. Filled with an abundance of joy and sheer happiness he was an amazing boy who kept a smile on the face of everyone that he came into contact with. To have the ability to control the room...

Philip  K. Baker

Philip K. Baker

Jan 10, 2019

Longtime Kent resident Philip K. Baker, 75, passed away peacefully on January 10, surrounded by loved ones, following a long illness. Phil was born on November 5, 1943, in Shelby, Ohio, to Kenneth E. and Winifred (Ebersole) Baker, and grew up in Plymouth, Ohio. A graduate of Kent State University, he lived in Kent for more than 40 years and...

M.  Kenneth Morris

M. Kenneth Morris

Jan 10, 2019

M. Kenneth Morris, age 76, of Kent, unexpectedly passed from the loving arms of his family and friends to the loving arms of his God on Thursday January 10, 2019. Ken is survived by his wife, Linda (née Gillespie) Morris; his children, Charity (Joseph), Heather, Holly (Michael), Hunter (Mary); and 8 grandchildren. Ken was born June 10, 1942 in Massillon,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Bush

Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Bush

Jan 8, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Bush, 84, of Kent passed away peacefully with her family by her side, early morning January 8, 2019 at UH Medical Center in Ravenna. Betty was born in Palmer Township, PA to Ruth and Michael Schultz. She was passionate about her Hungarian roots, cooking delicious food for all of her loved ones. Family gatherings were always filled...

Ardith  L. Fleishman

Ardith L. Fleishman

Jan 6, 2019

Ardith L. Fleishman, 95, died Sunday January 6, 2019 at Stow-Glenn Retirement Village, Stow, Ohio where she resided the past 19 years. She was born March 30, 1923 in Wellington, Ohio, the daughter of Alfred and Luella Moehle. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Fleishman and brothers Lyle, Gaylord and Robert Moehle. A 1941 graduate of Roosevelt...

James  M. Uyek

James M. Uyek

Jan 6, 2019

James Uyek, age 68, of Hudson, died on Sunday, January 6, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Uyek Hudson; sons, Jimmy (Sarah) Uyek, and David (Ashley) Uyek; brother, Robert C. (Miriam) Uyek; sister, Patricia J. Uyek. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank, and Genevieve (Nowasadzki) Uyek. Calling hours will be held 3:00 PM - 5:00...

Dennis  Michael Granc

Dennis Michael Granc

Jan 5, 2019

Dennis Michael Granc, age 66, of Ravenna, OH, died peacefully at home on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Dennis was born February 11, 1952 in Ravenna, OH to Mitchell and Anne Granc. He was a machinist at Gougler industries in Kent. Dennis leaves behind his love for his children and wife. He is survived by wife, Cynthia Granc; son, Jarad Granc;...

Earl  E. Somoskey

Earl E. Somoskey

Jan 4, 2019

Earl E. Somoskey, age 86, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. Earl was born October 26, 1932 in Cranebrake, WV to Andy and Arty (Crockett) Somoskey. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent. Earl was Past Master of Rockton Lodge #316, Past District Education...

Debra  D. Wright

Debra D. Wright

Dec 31, 2018

Debra Diane Wright, age 60, of Ravenna, died on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Altercare of Brimfield. Debra was born June 25, 1958 in Kent, to Carl and Jean Celaschi. She is survived by her husband Ricky Wright Sr., Ravenna; sons, Ricky (Cheryl) Wright Jr., Ravenna, Jon Wright, Ravenna; mother, Jean (Campbell) Celaschi; brothers, David Celaschi, OR, Steven Celaschi, IN...

Mary  Alice Cowan

Mary Alice Cowan

Dec 30, 2018

Mary Alice Cowan, age 74, of Ravenna, died on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at her sister's home. Mary Alice was born March 2, 1944 in Ravenna, to Howard and Margery (Shelles) Cowan. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Ravenna. Mary Alice was the operator of the Cowan Tree Farm for many years and enjoyed horses. She was active...

Myrna  Marie Hirt

Myrna Marie Hirt

Jan 20, 2019

Myrna Marie (York) Hirt passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019. She was born in Dallas Center, Iowa, and grew up during the Great Depression with her parents, Carl and Mabel (Schultze) York, and ten brothers and sisters. She graduated from high school just after the end of the Second World War in a class of seniors that was only...

Joan  C. Cronbaugh

Joan C. Cronbaugh

Jan 20, 2019

Joan C. Cronbaugh, age 95, of Kent, OH, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on January 20, 2019. Born on March 9, 1923 to William and Helen McInerney, Joan graduated from High School in her hometown of Midland, PA. She was a graduate of Temple University Business School in Philadelphia, PA, and the Presbyterian Hospital School...

Jon  M. Kirt

Jon M. Kirt

Jan 20, 2019

Jon M. Kirt, age 62, of Kent, died on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at home. Jon was born in Akron, March 28, 1956. He graduated from Tallmadge High School class of 1974, where he excelled in sports. He had a great sense of humor and love for cats, which he took care of many over the years. He was employed...

Karen  Ann Southwick

Karen Ann Southwick

Jan 18, 2019

Karen Ann Southwick, age 60, of Randolph, died on Friday, January 18, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center. Karen was born February 4, 1958 in New York, NY to William and Barbara (Skrabalak) Lopez. She is survived by husband, Ronald Southwick Jr. of Randolph; children, Sara Southwick of Atlanta, GA, Roddy Southwick of Randolph and Ronald Southwick of Randolph; granddaughter,...

Frankie  H. Running

Frankie H. Running

Jan 16, 2019

Frankie H. Running II, Chief Little Elk, age 60 yrs., passed away January 16, 2019, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, OH. Born to Al Running and Dian Crow Dog, Chief Little Elk, was raised on the Lakota Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. As a spiritual leader and minister of the Native American Church, he helped many. Chief Little...

Barbara  A. Vaji

Barbara A. Vaji

Jan 16, 2019

Barbara A. Vaji, 72, of Kent, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at UH Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born November 28, 1946 in Cleveland to Russell and Virginia (Thomas) Boose. She retired from Dennis Reimer and Associates as a legal secretary after more than 30 years of dedicated service. She was an avid reader, game show enthusiast. More...

Bonnie  L. Frazier

Bonnie L. Frazier

Jan 13, 2019

Bonnie L. Frazier, age 70, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the Akron City Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Bonnie was born May 25, 1948 in Akron, to James and Virginia (Moore) Griffin. Bonnie was a member of the Tallmadge First Congregational Church. She served as a Fire/EMS Dispatcher for Brimfield. She was an Instructor and First...

Thomas  King Pierson

Thomas King Pierson

Jan 12, 2019

Thomas King Pierson, age 67, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Canal Pointe Nursing Home in Akron. Thomas was born January 8, 1952 in Toledo, to Carl and Betty (King) Pierson. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent. Tom served as a choir director at the United Methodist Church of Kent and...

Verlin "Lin" E. Barnett

Verlin "Lin" E. Barnett

Jan 11, 2019

Rev. Verlin "Lin" E. Barnett Jr., of Akron and retired Director and Founder of the Spiritual Care Department at Akron General Hospital, died on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Stow-Glen Retirement Village. The family would like to thank the Staff at Stow Glen Retirement Village for their warm and loving care. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, March...

Winifred  "Winnie" Weingart

Winifred "Winnie" Weingart

Jan 10, 2019

Winifred "Winnie" Weingart, age 89, of Streetsboro, passed away peaceful in her home on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Winifred "Winnie" was born April 11, 1929 in Kent, to Winfred and Neva (Beechy) Clapp. She is survived by son, Larry Weingart; daughters, Lynn Doyle, and Lori Lang; granddaughter, Kali (Gerald) Ariyasingam; great-grandchildren, Noah, Ava, and Evan. She was preceded in death...

Zhyree Kuhns

Zhyree Kuhns

Jan 10, 2019

Zhyree Mason Kuhns born on October 2, 2017 suddenly received his angel wings on January 10, 2019. He had the most contagious smile. Filled with an abundance of joy and sheer happiness he was an amazing boy who kept a smile on the face of everyone that he came into contact with. To have the ability to control the room...

Philip  K. Baker

Philip K. Baker

Jan 10, 2019

Longtime Kent resident Philip K. Baker, 75, passed away peacefully on January 10, surrounded by loved ones, following a long illness. Phil was born on November 5, 1943, in Shelby, Ohio, to Kenneth E. and Winifred (Ebersole) Baker, and grew up in Plymouth, Ohio. A graduate of Kent State University, he lived in Kent for more than 40 years and...

M.  Kenneth Morris

M. Kenneth Morris

Jan 10, 2019

M. Kenneth Morris, age 76, of Kent, unexpectedly passed from the loving arms of his family and friends to the loving arms of his God on Thursday January 10, 2019. Ken is survived by his wife, Linda (née Gillespie) Morris; his children, Charity (Joseph), Heather, Holly (Michael), Hunter (Mary); and 8 grandchildren. Ken was born June 10, 1942 in Massillon,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Bush

Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Bush

Jan 8, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Bush, 84, of Kent passed away peacefully with her family by her side, early morning January 8, 2019 at UH Medical Center in Ravenna. Betty was born in Palmer Township, PA to Ruth and Michael Schultz. She was passionate about her Hungarian roots, cooking delicious food for all of her loved ones. Family gatherings were always filled...

Ardith  L. Fleishman

Ardith L. Fleishman

Jan 6, 2019

Ardith L. Fleishman, 95, died Sunday January 6, 2019 at Stow-Glenn Retirement Village, Stow, Ohio where she resided the past 19 years. She was born March 30, 1923 in Wellington, Ohio, the daughter of Alfred and Luella Moehle. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Fleishman and brothers Lyle, Gaylord and Robert Moehle. A 1941 graduate of Roosevelt...

James  M. Uyek

James M. Uyek

Jan 6, 2019

James Uyek, age 68, of Hudson, died on Sunday, January 6, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Uyek Hudson; sons, Jimmy (Sarah) Uyek, and David (Ashley) Uyek; brother, Robert C. (Miriam) Uyek; sister, Patricia J. Uyek. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank, and Genevieve (Nowasadzki) Uyek. Calling hours will be held 3:00 PM - 5:00...

Dennis  Michael Granc

Dennis Michael Granc

Jan 5, 2019

Dennis Michael Granc, age 66, of Ravenna, OH, died peacefully at home on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Dennis was born February 11, 1952 in Ravenna, OH to Mitchell and Anne Granc. He was a machinist at Gougler industries in Kent. Dennis leaves behind his love for his children and wife. He is survived by wife, Cynthia Granc; son, Jarad Granc;...

Earl  E. Somoskey

Earl E. Somoskey

Jan 4, 2019

Earl E. Somoskey, age 86, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. Earl was born October 26, 1932 in Cranebrake, WV to Andy and Arty (Crockett) Somoskey. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent. Earl was Past Master of Rockton Lodge #316, Past District Education...

Debra  D. Wright

Debra D. Wright

Dec 31, 2018

Debra Diane Wright, age 60, of Ravenna, died on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Altercare of Brimfield. Debra was born June 25, 1958 in Kent, to Carl and Jean Celaschi. She is survived by her husband Ricky Wright Sr., Ravenna; sons, Ricky (Cheryl) Wright Jr., Ravenna, Jon Wright, Ravenna; mother, Jean (Campbell) Celaschi; brothers, David Celaschi, OR, Steven Celaschi, IN...

Mary  Alice Cowan

Mary Alice Cowan

Dec 30, 2018

Mary Alice Cowan, age 74, of Ravenna, died on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at her sister's home. Mary Alice was born March 2, 1944 in Ravenna, to Howard and Margery (Shelles) Cowan. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Ravenna. Mary Alice was the operator of the Cowan Tree Farm for many years and enjoyed horses. She was active...

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