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Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory
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John J. Staud
Aug 25, 2014
John J. Staud, 99, a 64 year resident of Kent died Monday, August 25, 2014. He was born on March 13, 1915 to John and Regina (Rahl) Staud of Elkins, WV. He graduated from Elkins High School. John married his wife Virginia in 1936. John worked at Wallace Bakery and Westinghouse before joining Gougler Machine, from which he retired in...
Daniel M. Boyle
Aug 13, 2014
Daniel M. Boyle, 66, of Brady Lake, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014. He was born June 23, 1948 in Akron to Glenn R. and Betty Lou (Marteney) Boyle. Daniel was the owner of Boyle's Automotive. He was an avid collector and active with the Innocence Project. He is survived by son, Harold (Carla) Boyle of Ravenna; daughter, Loreal; grandchildren, Elizibeth,...
Hazel B. Shea
Aug 10, 2014
Hazel B. Shea, 93, of Wilson, NC and formally of Rootstown, died Sunday, August 10, at home. She was born November 8, 1920 in Tuppers Plains to Henry and Ethel (Boles) Linthicum. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Tallmadge. During WWII, Hazel worked at Goodyear Aircraft, building B-25 and B-29 bombers. She was a "Rosie the Riveter."...
Ruth E. Patton
Aug 9, 2014
Ruth E. Patton, 74, of Kent, died Saturday, August 9, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was born June 20, 1940 in Ashtabula, to Harry and Esther (Lundi) Anderson. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. She is survived by sons, Jeffrey (Megan) Patton of Lake Oswego, OR and Michael (Becky) Patton of Cuyahoga Falls; daughter, Shelby...
Mary Ann Brandt
Aug 8, 2014
Mary Ann Brandt, 72, of Kent, died Friday, August 8, 2014 at KentRidge at Golden Pond. She was born January 10, 1942 in Northampton, PA to Joseph and Mary (Frisch) Teklits. She is survived by her husband, Paul Brandt, whom she married on September 21, 1974; daughter, Kathryn (Dan) Perrico of Northfield Center; grandchildren, Taylor, Ryan and Sydney; and brother,...
Robert "Bob Kish
Aug 6, 2014
Robert "Bob" James Kish Sr., passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2014. Robert was born on August 17, 1937 in Clymer, PA, to Helen and Lewis Kish. He moved out to Kent at the age of 19, where he lived for most of his life. Robert was a member of St. Patrick's Church. He was also a member of the...
Lowell "Don" Cheatwood
Aug 4, 2014
Lowell D. "Don" Cheatwood, 79, of Kent, died Monday, August 4, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born October 11, 1934 in Akron to Grady and Nilla (Roberts) Cheatwood. He owned and operated Cheatwood Tire for 30 years then worked at Klaben Auto for another 18 years until his illness. He was a member of the VFW/American Legion in...
Lucille Robinson
Aug 2, 2014
S. Lucille Robinson, 85, of Kent, died Saturday, August 2, 2014. She was born December 14, 1928 in Kent to Ben and Zoe (McElfresh) Starkey. She is survived by daughter, Sally Lou White of Kent; grandchildren, Shawn (Debbie) Robinson of Uniontown and Mary Jo (Neil) Hill of Levering, MI; great grandchildren, Zachary Robinson, Chase Robinson, and Emily Hill. She was...
Cynthia H. Cleveland
Aug 1, 2014
Cynthia H. Cleveland, 59, of Kent went home to be with the Lord on Friday August 1, 2014. She was born April 16, 1955, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Charles and Rebecca Biggers. Cynthia was a beautiful, strong, vibrant , smart, caring, loving person who knew how to have a good time and make you laugh. She was an 80's licensed...
Fred W. Pittinger,
Jul 31, 2014
Fred W. Pittinger, Jr., 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2014. He was born on May 1, 1936 in Akron to Fred Sr. and Mary (Mae) Pittinger. Freddie was a founding member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a member of the North Hampton Historical Society. He was preceded in death...
Theresa M. Smith
Jul 30, 2014
Theresa M. Smith, 86, of Kent, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at her home. She was born December 27, 1927 in Stow to Jesse and Grace (Love) Nelson. She was a member of St. Patrick Church and its choir. While they lived in Florida, they were members of the choir at Holy Redeemer Church. She was an avid golfer, who...
Elmer Lee Flaherty
Jul 30, 2014
Elmer Lee Flaherty, 72, of Ravenna, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born August 19, 1941 in Wheeling, WV to Jasper Ray and Elizabeth (Hodge) Flaherty. He loved gardening, flowers, and spending time with his family and granddaughter. He is survived by his wife, Velma (Watson) Flaherty, whom he married on July 20, 1963; son,...
Mark Dennis "Denny" Baughman
Jul 29, 2014
Denny Baughman, 88, passed away on July 29th after a long illness. He was born in Brimfield, Ohio, on July 24, 1926 to Mark Henry Baughman and Hannah Mae (Johnson) Baughman. He lived almost his entire life in Brimfield. He was a veteran of the United States Army, honorably discharged in 1946. Denny received his Bachelor of Science from Kent...
Daniel Smith
Jul 23, 2014
Dan Smith (45) of Suffield; beloved husband, dad, son, brother, and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday July 23 after a year- long struggle with glioblastoma brain cancer. He was born on February 11, 1969 in Akron to Harry and Nancy (Davis) Smith. Dan leaves behind his devoted wife Melissa (Weaver) Smith of...
Harvey Hugh Smith
Jul 23, 2014
Harvey Hugh Smith, 85, of Ravenna, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born April 4, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Hugh and Agnes (Smyth) Smith. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent, and a life member of the Masonic Lodge. He volunteered for 10 years for the AARP Tax...
Robert William King
Jul 22, 2014
Robert William King, 60, of Westlake, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic. We would like to thank you all for the thoughts and prayers sent over the years, and especially this past month. Bobby King was the BRAVEST, STRONGEST, and most LOVING man we've ever known and heaven has gained a beautiful soul. He was born October...
Anna Dennis
Jul 22, 2014
Anna Dennis, age 103, died July 22, 2014. She was born Feb. 24, 1911, in Bedford, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Szaraz. Survivors include her daughter, Angelina (Jerrold) Hoover of Tallmadge Ohio; six grandchildren, 12 great-grand-children and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James Dennis; son and daughter-in-Iaw, Steven Lawrence (Barbara)...
James K. Robinson
Jul 19, 2014
James K. Robinson, 78, of Stow, died Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Maison Aine Care Center in Stow. He was born August 7, 1935 in Akron to Carroll Seth and Mildred M. (Parker) Robinson. He worked for A&P for 28 years. He then owned and operated the Westside Market in Kent for sixteen years. He was an avid bowler and...
Gladys R. Martin
Jul 19, 2014
Gladys R. Martin, 86, of Deerfield, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born March 31, 1928 in Rootstown to George and Florence (Webber) Sturdevant. She is survived by daughter, Pat (Ronald) Kercenneck of Rootstown; son, Robert (Nancy) Martin Jr. of Sapulpa, OK, George "Bud" (Charlotte) Martin of Melbourne,...
David "Dale" Russell
Jul 17, 2014
Dale Russell, 89 a life resident of Brimfield, died Thursday July 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by Mary, his wife of 60 years. Dale was born January 26, 1925, in Brady Lake, to Francis (Beal) and Nelson Russell. He enjoyed sharing stories of his youth, especially telling about delivering milk with his dad in in a milk wagon....
John J. Staud
Aug 25, 2014
John J. Staud, 99, a 64 year resident of Kent died Monday, August 25, 2014. He was born on March 13, 1915 to John and Regina (Rahl) Staud of Elkins, WV. He graduated from Elkins High School. John married his wife Virginia in 1936. John worked at Wallace Bakery and Westinghouse before joining Gougler Machine, from which he retired in...
Daniel M. Boyle
Aug 13, 2014
Daniel M. Boyle, 66, of Brady Lake, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014. He was born June 23, 1948 in Akron to Glenn R. and Betty Lou (Marteney) Boyle. Daniel was the owner of Boyle's Automotive. He was an avid collector and active with the Innocence Project. He is survived by son, Harold (Carla) Boyle of Ravenna; daughter, Loreal; grandchildren, Elizibeth,...
Hazel B. Shea
Aug 10, 2014
Hazel B. Shea, 93, of Wilson, NC and formally of Rootstown, died Sunday, August 10, at home. She was born November 8, 1920 in Tuppers Plains to Henry and Ethel (Boles) Linthicum. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Tallmadge. During WWII, Hazel worked at Goodyear Aircraft, building B-25 and B-29 bombers. She was a "Rosie the Riveter."...
Ruth E. Patton
Aug 9, 2014
Ruth E. Patton, 74, of Kent, died Saturday, August 9, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was born June 20, 1940 in Ashtabula, to Harry and Esther (Lundi) Anderson. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. She is survived by sons, Jeffrey (Megan) Patton of Lake Oswego, OR and Michael (Becky) Patton of Cuyahoga Falls; daughter, Shelby...
Mary Ann Brandt
Aug 8, 2014
Mary Ann Brandt, 72, of Kent, died Friday, August 8, 2014 at KentRidge at Golden Pond. She was born January 10, 1942 in Northampton, PA to Joseph and Mary (Frisch) Teklits. She is survived by her husband, Paul Brandt, whom she married on September 21, 1974; daughter, Kathryn (Dan) Perrico of Northfield Center; grandchildren, Taylor, Ryan and Sydney; and brother,...
Robert "Bob Kish
Aug 6, 2014
Robert "Bob" James Kish Sr., passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2014. Robert was born on August 17, 1937 in Clymer, PA, to Helen and Lewis Kish. He moved out to Kent at the age of 19, where he lived for most of his life. Robert was a member of St. Patrick's Church. He was also a member of the...
Lowell "Don" Cheatwood
Aug 4, 2014
Lowell D. "Don" Cheatwood, 79, of Kent, died Monday, August 4, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born October 11, 1934 in Akron to Grady and Nilla (Roberts) Cheatwood. He owned and operated Cheatwood Tire for 30 years then worked at Klaben Auto for another 18 years until his illness. He was a member of the VFW/American Legion in...
Lucille Robinson
Aug 2, 2014
S. Lucille Robinson, 85, of Kent, died Saturday, August 2, 2014. She was born December 14, 1928 in Kent to Ben and Zoe (McElfresh) Starkey. She is survived by daughter, Sally Lou White of Kent; grandchildren, Shawn (Debbie) Robinson of Uniontown and Mary Jo (Neil) Hill of Levering, MI; great grandchildren, Zachary Robinson, Chase Robinson, and Emily Hill. She was...
Cynthia H. Cleveland
Aug 1, 2014
Cynthia H. Cleveland, 59, of Kent went home to be with the Lord on Friday August 1, 2014. She was born April 16, 1955, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Charles and Rebecca Biggers. Cynthia was a beautiful, strong, vibrant , smart, caring, loving person who knew how to have a good time and make you laugh. She was an 80's licensed...
Fred W. Pittinger,
Jul 31, 2014
Fred W. Pittinger, Jr., 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2014. He was born on May 1, 1936 in Akron to Fred Sr. and Mary (Mae) Pittinger. Freddie was a founding member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a member of the North Hampton Historical Society. He was preceded in death...
Theresa M. Smith
Jul 30, 2014
Theresa M. Smith, 86, of Kent, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at her home. She was born December 27, 1927 in Stow to Jesse and Grace (Love) Nelson. She was a member of St. Patrick Church and its choir. While they lived in Florida, they were members of the choir at Holy Redeemer Church. She was an avid golfer, who...
Elmer Lee Flaherty
Jul 30, 2014
Elmer Lee Flaherty, 72, of Ravenna, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born August 19, 1941 in Wheeling, WV to Jasper Ray and Elizabeth (Hodge) Flaherty. He loved gardening, flowers, and spending time with his family and granddaughter. He is survived by his wife, Velma (Watson) Flaherty, whom he married on July 20, 1963; son,...
Mark Dennis "Denny" Baughman
Jul 29, 2014
Denny Baughman, 88, passed away on July 29th after a long illness. He was born in Brimfield, Ohio, on July 24, 1926 to Mark Henry Baughman and Hannah Mae (Johnson) Baughman. He lived almost his entire life in Brimfield. He was a veteran of the United States Army, honorably discharged in 1946. Denny received his Bachelor of Science from Kent...
Daniel Smith
Jul 23, 2014
Dan Smith (45) of Suffield; beloved husband, dad, son, brother, and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday July 23 after a year- long struggle with glioblastoma brain cancer. He was born on February 11, 1969 in Akron to Harry and Nancy (Davis) Smith. Dan leaves behind his devoted wife Melissa (Weaver) Smith of...
Harvey Hugh Smith
Jul 23, 2014
Harvey Hugh Smith, 85, of Ravenna, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born April 4, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Hugh and Agnes (Smyth) Smith. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent, and a life member of the Masonic Lodge. He volunteered for 10 years for the AARP Tax...
Robert William King
Jul 22, 2014
Robert William King, 60, of Westlake, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic. We would like to thank you all for the thoughts and prayers sent over the years, and especially this past month. Bobby King was the BRAVEST, STRONGEST, and most LOVING man we've ever known and heaven has gained a beautiful soul. He was born October...
Anna Dennis
Jul 22, 2014
Anna Dennis, age 103, died July 22, 2014. She was born Feb. 24, 1911, in Bedford, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Szaraz. Survivors include her daughter, Angelina (Jerrold) Hoover of Tallmadge Ohio; six grandchildren, 12 great-grand-children and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James Dennis; son and daughter-in-Iaw, Steven Lawrence (Barbara)...
James K. Robinson
Jul 19, 2014
James K. Robinson, 78, of Stow, died Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Maison Aine Care Center in Stow. He was born August 7, 1935 in Akron to Carroll Seth and Mildred M. (Parker) Robinson. He worked for A&P for 28 years. He then owned and operated the Westside Market in Kent for sixteen years. He was an avid bowler and...
Gladys R. Martin
Jul 19, 2014
Gladys R. Martin, 86, of Deerfield, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born March 31, 1928 in Rootstown to George and Florence (Webber) Sturdevant. She is survived by daughter, Pat (Ronald) Kercenneck of Rootstown; son, Robert (Nancy) Martin Jr. of Sapulpa, OK, George "Bud" (Charlotte) Martin of Melbourne,...
David "Dale" Russell
Jul 17, 2014
Dale Russell, 89 a life resident of Brimfield, died Thursday July 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by Mary, his wife of 60 years. Dale was born January 26, 1925, in Brady Lake, to Francis (Beal) and Nelson Russell. He enjoyed sharing stories of his youth, especially telling about delivering milk with his dad in in a milk wagon....
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