Obituaries
Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory
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Timothy A. Khol
Feb 24, 2014
Timothy A. Khol, 70, of Kent, passed this life to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, February 24, 2014. He was born May 4, 1943 in Cleveland, son of the late Emil and Esther (Knott) Khol. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Baldwin-Wallace College as well as Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees from Ohio...
John Thigpen
Feb 24, 2014
John Thigpen, 67, passed away February 24, 2014. Born in Ravenna, Ohio on August 14, 1946, John was a 1964 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School. Subsequently he served in the United States Marine Core from 1964-1968. He owned or operated numerous gas stations and automotive repair facilities for over 30 years. Preceded in death by his parents Paul and...
Maryann Kelley
Feb 23, 2014
MaryAnn Kelley, 42, of Erie, PA, died Sunday, February 23, 2014 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. She was born December 18, 1971 in Akron, to Paul C. and Jean Ann (Eichler) Kelley. MaryAnn graduated from Field High School in 1990 and was employed with the Post Office as a Postal Clerk in Erie, PA. She was a member of...
John "Jack"
Feb 23, 2014
John W. Joy, 90, of Kent passed away February 23, 2014. He was born March 7, 1923 in South Euclid, OH to Joseph and Clara (Zahner) Joy. Known as "Jack" to many he was five years old when his father died and found himself living in 13 different homes before entering high school at Strongsville High in Ohio. He joined...
Eugene "Chink" Stambaugh
Feb 23, 2014
Eugene E. "Chink" Stambaugh, 91, of Stow, died Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna. He was born September 22, 1922 in Rootstown to Raymond and Prudence Stambaugh. Eugene was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. He was an electrician for his entire life and retired from Chrysler in Twinsburg. Many will remember that music was his life....
Doris Ann Ulrich
Feb 20, 2014
Our devoted Mother, Doris Ann Ulrich, joined our Dad in heaven on February 20, 2014. Doris was born February 28, 1936 in Riffle, W.Va to Edith L. (Bragg) and Arley E. Foster. Doris grew up in Brimfield and started working at the tender age of 13 at Seifert's Farm. A few years later Doris rode her bike to downtown Kent...
John William Walker
Feb 19, 2014
John William Walker Jr., 77, of Brady Lake, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at his home. He was born September 26, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY to John W. and Violet (Boo) Walker. He was member of the Star Lodge #187 F&AM, Yusef Khan Grotto, Akron Court #5 Order of the Amaranth where he presently serves as Royal Patron, Justice Conclave...
Wilma F. Bowen
Feb 17, 2014
Wilma F. Bowen, 88, of Kent, died Monday, February 17, 2014 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. She was born March 31, 1925 in Akron to Rudolph and Mary (Havel) Vanke. She was Secretary/Treasurer of Quick Service Welding and Machine Company, Inc. of Kent. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kent and a lifetime member of the...
Robert E. Billiter
Feb 15, 2014
Robert E. Billiter, 59, of Kent, died suddenly Saturday, February 15, 2014 at home. He was born May 25, 1954 in Ravenna to Robert L. and Elizabeth (Williamson) Billiter. He was a Viet Nam War US Army Veteran. Robert had been the Assistant Parts Manager for Kent Lincoln Mercury and various other dealers before early retirement. He will be remembered...
Elizabeth "Betty" Sestili
Feb 14, 2014
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Sestili, 66, died Friday, February 14, 2014 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born September 2, 1947 in Lakewood to David S. and Marjorie (Turnbull) Preston. Elizabeth worked and retired from the Human Resource Department at Kent State University. She liked to play bridge, do crafts with her grandchildren, and cook all sorts...
Charles F. "Charlie" Hawkins
Feb 11, 2014
Charles F. "Charlie" Hawkins, 62, of Kent, died suddenly Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at his home. He was born December 12, 1951 in Cleveland, to Christopher and Bernita Angela (LaLiberte'Daigneaux) Hawkins. Charles graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1970, then entered the Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. He was an avid sports fan especially of the Indians...
Mabel A. Carter
Feb 10, 2014
Beloved wife, mother and nurse Mabel Ann Carter, 89 passed away February 10, 2014, peacefully of natural causes while surrounded by her children, friends, and the outstanding care staff of The Gables of KentRidge. Mabel was a life-long resident of Portage County. She was married in 1947 to Peter Carter who preceded her in death. She and Peter enjoyed many...
Joseph M. Polack
Feb 2, 2014
Joseph M. Polack, 92, of Kent, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at his home. He was born July 24, 1921 in Youngstown to Andrew and Pearl (Tarby) Polack. He was a WWII US Army Air Corps veteran where he served as a Staff Sergeant 13th Air Corps in the South Pacific. Joseph worked at Twin Coach and then retired after...
David Lee Mortimer
Jan 31, 2014
David Lee Mortimer, 74, longtime resident of Rootstown passed away peacefully and suddenly on January 31, 2014. Born on January 6, 1940, in Akron, he was the son of David Mortimer and Ruth Foster Mortimer who both precede him in death. He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1958 and worked 33 years for Goodyear, retiring 15 years ago. Dave...
Roger D. Boykin
Jan 28, 2014
Roger D. Boykin, 41, of Kent, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born January 14, 1973 in Ravenna, to Roger Boykin and Jennifer Ann (Loftin) Boykin. Roger continued the Boykin tradition and excelled in football at Kent Roosevelt High School and then coached youth football in Kent. He was a handyman and could fix...
Craig Joseph J. Turner
Jan 27, 2014
Craig Joseph J. Turner, 2 months, of Warren, died Monday, January 27, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born November 25, 2013 in Warren, to Cory Turner and Carollyn Watson. He is survived by his mother, Carollyn Watson; father, Cory Turner; sisters, Cassandra Walton of Warren and Skylar Watson of Warren; seven grandparents; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral...
Glen E. Kruger
Jan 25, 2014
Glen E. Kruger Jr., 61, of Kent, died Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born September 18, 1952 in Ravenna, to Glen E. and Jo Ann (Muenzmay) Kruger Sr. Glen retired after 29 years of service as a Firefighter/EMT-A for the City of Kent and was employed at Tree City Electric for 40 years. He was...
Earl R. Childers
Jan 22, 2014
Earl R. Childers, age 90, of Kent, WWII Veteran and member of the "The Greatest Generation" passed from this world on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Earl was born September 14, 1923, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late John and Annie Childers. Earl enlisted in the Army Air Corps serving in the Pacific Theatre as a Sergeant and gunner on...
Raymond G. "Corky" Weingart
Jan 22, 2014
Raymond G. "Corky" Weingart, 88, of Streetsboro, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. He was born December 16, 1925 in Salem, to Rolland and Lorena (Rogers) Weingart. Corky was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent. He enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, gardening and traveling. Corky loved and enjoyed playing basketball, softball and...
Nunzio "Foot" Garro
Jan 21, 2014
Nunzio "Foot" Garro, 91, of Kent, peacefully passed away with his family at his side Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, FL. Born November 23, 1922 in Ravenna, to Lorenzo and Josephine Garro. Nunzio graduated from Ravenna High School in 1940. He was a veteran of the Army serving with the 33rd Infantry Division during...
Timothy A. Khol
Feb 24, 2014
Timothy A. Khol, 70, of Kent, passed this life to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, February 24, 2014. He was born May 4, 1943 in Cleveland, son of the late Emil and Esther (Knott) Khol. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Baldwin-Wallace College as well as Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees from Ohio...
John Thigpen
Feb 24, 2014
John Thigpen, 67, passed away February 24, 2014. Born in Ravenna, Ohio on August 14, 1946, John was a 1964 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School. Subsequently he served in the United States Marine Core from 1964-1968. He owned or operated numerous gas stations and automotive repair facilities for over 30 years. Preceded in death by his parents Paul and...
Maryann Kelley
Feb 23, 2014
MaryAnn Kelley, 42, of Erie, PA, died Sunday, February 23, 2014 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. She was born December 18, 1971 in Akron, to Paul C. and Jean Ann (Eichler) Kelley. MaryAnn graduated from Field High School in 1990 and was employed with the Post Office as a Postal Clerk in Erie, PA. She was a member of...
John "Jack"
Feb 23, 2014
John W. Joy, 90, of Kent passed away February 23, 2014. He was born March 7, 1923 in South Euclid, OH to Joseph and Clara (Zahner) Joy. Known as "Jack" to many he was five years old when his father died and found himself living in 13 different homes before entering high school at Strongsville High in Ohio. He joined...
Eugene "Chink" Stambaugh
Feb 23, 2014
Eugene E. "Chink" Stambaugh, 91, of Stow, died Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna. He was born September 22, 1922 in Rootstown to Raymond and Prudence Stambaugh. Eugene was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. He was an electrician for his entire life and retired from Chrysler in Twinsburg. Many will remember that music was his life....
Doris Ann Ulrich
Feb 20, 2014
Our devoted Mother, Doris Ann Ulrich, joined our Dad in heaven on February 20, 2014. Doris was born February 28, 1936 in Riffle, W.Va to Edith L. (Bragg) and Arley E. Foster. Doris grew up in Brimfield and started working at the tender age of 13 at Seifert's Farm. A few years later Doris rode her bike to downtown Kent...
John William Walker
Feb 19, 2014
John William Walker Jr., 77, of Brady Lake, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at his home. He was born September 26, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY to John W. and Violet (Boo) Walker. He was member of the Star Lodge #187 F&AM, Yusef Khan Grotto, Akron Court #5 Order of the Amaranth where he presently serves as Royal Patron, Justice Conclave...
Wilma F. Bowen
Feb 17, 2014
Wilma F. Bowen, 88, of Kent, died Monday, February 17, 2014 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. She was born March 31, 1925 in Akron to Rudolph and Mary (Havel) Vanke. She was Secretary/Treasurer of Quick Service Welding and Machine Company, Inc. of Kent. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kent and a lifetime member of the...
Robert E. Billiter
Feb 15, 2014
Robert E. Billiter, 59, of Kent, died suddenly Saturday, February 15, 2014 at home. He was born May 25, 1954 in Ravenna to Robert L. and Elizabeth (Williamson) Billiter. He was a Viet Nam War US Army Veteran. Robert had been the Assistant Parts Manager for Kent Lincoln Mercury and various other dealers before early retirement. He will be remembered...
Elizabeth "Betty" Sestili
Feb 14, 2014
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Sestili, 66, died Friday, February 14, 2014 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born September 2, 1947 in Lakewood to David S. and Marjorie (Turnbull) Preston. Elizabeth worked and retired from the Human Resource Department at Kent State University. She liked to play bridge, do crafts with her grandchildren, and cook all sorts...
Charles F. "Charlie" Hawkins
Feb 11, 2014
Charles F. "Charlie" Hawkins, 62, of Kent, died suddenly Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at his home. He was born December 12, 1951 in Cleveland, to Christopher and Bernita Angela (LaLiberte'Daigneaux) Hawkins. Charles graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1970, then entered the Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. He was an avid sports fan especially of the Indians...
Mabel A. Carter
Feb 10, 2014
Beloved wife, mother and nurse Mabel Ann Carter, 89 passed away February 10, 2014, peacefully of natural causes while surrounded by her children, friends, and the outstanding care staff of The Gables of KentRidge. Mabel was a life-long resident of Portage County. She was married in 1947 to Peter Carter who preceded her in death. She and Peter enjoyed many...
Joseph M. Polack
Feb 2, 2014
Joseph M. Polack, 92, of Kent, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at his home. He was born July 24, 1921 in Youngstown to Andrew and Pearl (Tarby) Polack. He was a WWII US Army Air Corps veteran where he served as a Staff Sergeant 13th Air Corps in the South Pacific. Joseph worked at Twin Coach and then retired after...
David Lee Mortimer
Jan 31, 2014
David Lee Mortimer, 74, longtime resident of Rootstown passed away peacefully and suddenly on January 31, 2014. Born on January 6, 1940, in Akron, he was the son of David Mortimer and Ruth Foster Mortimer who both precede him in death. He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1958 and worked 33 years for Goodyear, retiring 15 years ago. Dave...
Roger D. Boykin
Jan 28, 2014
Roger D. Boykin, 41, of Kent, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born January 14, 1973 in Ravenna, to Roger Boykin and Jennifer Ann (Loftin) Boykin. Roger continued the Boykin tradition and excelled in football at Kent Roosevelt High School and then coached youth football in Kent. He was a handyman and could fix...
Craig Joseph J. Turner
Jan 27, 2014
Craig Joseph J. Turner, 2 months, of Warren, died Monday, January 27, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born November 25, 2013 in Warren, to Cory Turner and Carollyn Watson. He is survived by his mother, Carollyn Watson; father, Cory Turner; sisters, Cassandra Walton of Warren and Skylar Watson of Warren; seven grandparents; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral...
Glen E. Kruger
Jan 25, 2014
Glen E. Kruger Jr., 61, of Kent, died Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born September 18, 1952 in Ravenna, to Glen E. and Jo Ann (Muenzmay) Kruger Sr. Glen retired after 29 years of service as a Firefighter/EMT-A for the City of Kent and was employed at Tree City Electric for 40 years. He was...
Earl R. Childers
Jan 22, 2014
Earl R. Childers, age 90, of Kent, WWII Veteran and member of the "The Greatest Generation" passed from this world on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Earl was born September 14, 1923, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late John and Annie Childers. Earl enlisted in the Army Air Corps serving in the Pacific Theatre as a Sergeant and gunner on...
Raymond G. "Corky" Weingart
Jan 22, 2014
Raymond G. "Corky" Weingart, 88, of Streetsboro, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. He was born December 16, 1925 in Salem, to Rolland and Lorena (Rogers) Weingart. Corky was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent. He enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, gardening and traveling. Corky loved and enjoyed playing basketball, softball and...
Nunzio "Foot" Garro
Jan 21, 2014
Nunzio "Foot" Garro, 91, of Kent, peacefully passed away with his family at his side Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, FL. Born November 23, 1922 in Ravenna, to Lorenzo and Josephine Garro. Nunzio graduated from Ravenna High School in 1940. He was a veteran of the Army serving with the 33rd Infantry Division during...
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