Kent Ohio Obituaries

Lafe M. “Mike” Russell, 65, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in the comfort of his home.  In honoring Mike’s wishes, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.  

Sandra J. Layman, age 78, of Aurora, formerly of Brimfield, Ohio, died on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Ahuja Medical Center. Sandra was born June 9, 1943 in Hanover, PA to Abraham and Rosella (Garver) Nace.  She graduated from Spring Grove (PA) High School in 1961 as Salutatorian, and studied music at Pennsylvania State University before having children.  After moving to Ohio in 1967, she was a Cub Scout Den Mother, and also was active in the Brimfield Couples Club as well as being...

Charles L. Feaster “Skeeter”, 67, of Mogadore, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Kent Health Care.  He was born in Cambridge, OH on June 17, 1954 to the late Charles and Norma Feaster and relocated to the Kent area in the 1960’s.  He volunteered a lot of his time at local golf courses and also volunteered with canned food drives.  Skeeter was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and enjoyed camping.   He was a member of Rockton Lodge #316...

Kevin J. Howard, 53, of Brimfield, passed away, unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.  In honoring his wishes, Kevin will be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. To Share a Memory, Send a Condolence or Light a Candle, please visit the Tribute Wall at www.bisslerandsons.com.

Judith Fear It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Judith Susan Reynolds Fear.  Judy is survived by her husband Robert “Bob” Fear, as well as four children (Jeffrey, Douglas, Sally, and Elizabeth), eight grandchildren (Chad, Tyler, Zachary, Madeline, Mason, Griffin, Presley, and Aitana), and four great -grandchildren (Brielle, Jaxson, Bennett, and Carter). Judy held strong beliefs...

Dr. Tom S. Cooperrider, 94, passed away peacefully at Laurel Lake in Hudson, Ohio on July 14, 2021. Tom was born April 15, 1927, in Newark, Ohio, the son of Oscar and Ruth (Smith) Cooperrider.  He attended various grade schools in Ohio’s Perry and Licking counties.  When he graduated from Utica High School in 1945, World War II was still being fought, and was inducted into the U.S. Army a few weeks later.  He served in Germany in the Third Infantry Division and was...

Terry Lee McMullen, 74, passed away, peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.  He was the beloved father to Leslie (Dexter) Worthy and Matthew (Corrie) McMullen; beloved grandfather to Ashlee Bowe, Bailey, Bella and Bud Rhinehart; beloved Bica to Carter, Camille and Brayden.  He was also survived by his siblings, Becky (Todd) Tymcio, David (Darcy) McMullen and Rick (Annette) McMullen; step-mother Connie McMullen as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Nora Granat Kegley, 86, of Stow, formerly of Kent passed away peacefully on July 8, 2021, surrounded by family. Born in Cambridge Springs, PA on November 30, 1934, to the late Joseph “Teddy” and Susana (Pratus) Granat. A graduate of Kent State University, she was involved with multiple organizations that gave back to the communities in which she lived, including KSU Chi Omega, University Women, Chestnut Society, Coterie II, Master Gardeners, Herb Society, Quilting and...

Ronald Rhome, 77, of Kent, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 in the comfort of his home.  He was born in Brownsville, PA and was a graduate of Beth Center High School.  Ron proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.  He was employed with the Chrysler Corporation for 34 years, retiring in 2001 as a member of the Management Team.  He was a member of Riverwood Chapel and the Rockton Masonic Lodge #316.  Ron enjoyed hunting and was an avid...

John R. “Jack” Hill, 92, of Kent, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021, with his children by his side.  He was born on October 2, 1928 in Alliance to the late Ira B Hill and Dorothy P Hill. After his family moved many times during the great depression, they eventually settled in Kent.  Jack graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1946.  He immediately enlisted in the Marines in 1946, and was honorably discharged in 1948.  In 1949, he found and...