All Obituaries

Richard Steven Hutterer; born September 11, 1953 in Szeged Hungary, passed away in UH Hospitals from cancer, and related complications on May 22, 2020. Richard leaves behind his mother, Maria Belle Hutterer; his dear art school friend, and ex-wife, Heidi Horvath; and three sons, Theodore, Charles, and Adam. He was preceded in death by his father, Ferenc Hutterer.  Richard lived in New York City with his immigrant parents from the age of 3; moving to Kent Ohio in 1975. Richard chose...

Randy M. Perkowski, age 66, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at his home. Randy was born March 11, 1954 in Ravenna, to Eugene and Margaret (Horvath) Perkowski.  He was a member of Chippewa Rifle Club, the International Benchrest Shooters and the National Benchrest Shooters Association.  Randy was a machinist who loved to build his own designs.  He enjoyed traveling especially to Wisconsin and Maryland and supporting his favorite team, the Cleveland...

“I shall pass thru this world but once.” Mary Agnes Sawyer, 95, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2020. Agnes followed her dreams from a young age as a teacher of music.  She received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music from Kent State University, and taught both vocal and instrumental music in Conneaut School District from 1951 until her retirement in 1986.  She had a beautiful singing voice and sang in multiple choirs.  She was a world...

Martha J. Vasbinder Andregg, age 93, of Sebring, died on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Crandall Medical Center. Martha was born October 30, 1926 in Dormont, PA to Herbert and Sarah (Stewart) Wilber.  Marty was a longtime resident of Kent and Copeland Oaks in Sebring for the past 20 years.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Kent for over 70 years.  Marty enjoyed being a member of the Sanctuary Choir at church.  Her love of books kept her reading throughout her...

James G. Williamson, age 82, of Kent, died on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center. James was born July 1, 1937 in Youngstown, to Alexander and Helen (Powell) Williamson.  He retired from Massey Ferguson and was the owner of Liberty Printing.  Jim was a stock car racer and enjoyed competing on dirt tracks.  He enjoyed playing basketball and spending time at Lake Guilford. He is survived by his sons, Andrew Williamson and James (Morticia) Williamson; three...

Alice F. Wheeler, 72, of Garrettsville and formerly of Streetsboro and Vermilion, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood. Alice was born on April 23, 1948 in Logan, WV to Golden and Isolene (Stollings) Burgess. At the age of two, she moved to Cleveland with her family, including her big brother Leon (whom she lovingly called “Buddy”). In 1964, she married Buddy’s friend, a gifted mechanic named Rodger Wheeler. She worked at...

Minnie Elizabeth Truitt Tompkins of Kent, OH passed away on Monday, April 27th of natural causes. When she died a bright star appeared in the sky and left the world a little darker. Born in Millhaven, Georgia on January 9th, 1929, Minnie moved to Newark, New Jersey where she met her husband, Leonard. With their young children in tow, Leonard and Minnie moved to Kent and became active with the Saint Patrick Church and the Kent ­­­­­­­Community. Minnie...

Bren Wayne Wolford, age 71, of Kent, died on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center. Bren was born August 25, 1948 in Charleston, WV to Gloven and Doris (Martin) Wolford.  Bren was an Amazing Husband and Christian who loved spending time with his family.  He was well liked and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  Bren enjoyed Texas Holdem, mowing and helping others. He is survived by wife of 37 years, Eloise "Lois" Wolford; children,...

William “Bill” Edwin Kneale. 86. passed away peacefully Sunday April 19, 2020 at the Arbors of Stow, of natural causes. Bill was born August 23, 1933 in Akron, to his proud parents, William E. Kneale Sr and Pauline (Sanford) Kneale. Survivors of the immediate family include his older sister Pat Kotti of North Augusta, SC; sister-in-law, Patty (DiMauro) Kneale of Hastings, NE; brother-in-law, Al Bowman of Kent; daughter, Mindy Kneale and partner John Sone of Akron; sons, William...

Vernon was born March 24, 1960 in Ravenna, to Leroy Brown and Rebecca Mack. Field High School Graduate class of 1978. Worked 28 years with Elbex in Kent. He is survived by his sisters, Toni Mack, Marlene Mack, and his twin Rev. Vicky Smith; brother, Dennis Mack; nieces and nephews; friends; and co-workers at Elbex. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rebecca Mack and Leroy Brown; and brother, Kenneth Mack. Cremation in the care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory....