Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Apr 7, 2023

Andrew J. deMeza, 60, of Kent, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 of cancer. Andy was born to William and Gertrude deMeza in Kingston, Ontario on February 3, 1963. Raised in Stow, Ohio, he graduated in 1981 from Stow High School where he found his love of tennis, a game he continued to play for 43 years. A...

Apr 5, 2023

Eric Walter Olson, age 60, of Kent, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Eric was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Earle and Rosemary (McCafferty) Olson.  He was raised in Medina and settled in Kent after graduating from Kent State University.

Eric was the manager of the Medina Municipal Airport for...

Apr 5, 2023

Josephine “Joann” Henry, 88, of Kent, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 just 2 months shy of her 89th birthday.

Joann was born to Bertha and Aloysius Schwallie on May 28, 1934.

She spent her youth on the family farm in southern Ohio and was a resident of Kent since 1960.

Joann...

Apr 4, 2023

Wendell J. Gieger, beloved husband, father and grandfather went home to meet the Lord 4 April 2023.   Wendell was born on August 19, 1952 to Wendel and Anna Gieger of Kent, Ohio.  Wendell was a graduate of Kent State University and later from Webster College, receiving a M.A. in Health Facilities Management.  Wendell retired from the United States Air...

Apr 3, 2023

Walter C. Knapp II was born on February 19, 1952, to Walter and Thelma Knapp. He grew up in Brimfield and later moved to Kent when he was in high school. After graduating from high school, Walter went on to serve his country in the United States Army.

After completing his service, Walter attended Muskingum Area Technical...

Apr 1, 2023

Grace L. Lowry, age 86, of Brimfield, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023. She was born October 1, 1936 to Bert and Alta DeVos in Ravenna, Ohio. They moved to Kent in 1940.

Grace attended DePeyster Grad School and delivered papers for the Akron B.J. on Franklin Ave. from 1947-1951. While attending Kent Roosevelt H.S. from...

Mar 30, 2023

Matthew S. Loos, age 51 of Suffield Twp., passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 20, 1971 to Robert and Mary Jo Loos.

Matt spent a majority of his youth growing up in Suffield, attending St. Joseph School in Randolph and later graduating from St. Vincent-St. Mary...

Mar 28, 2023

Richard John Koberna of Hudson, Ohio passed away in the afternoon on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 after a long illness. Richard was born to Lillian and Emil Koberna on June 6, 1940 and spent his life in the greater Cleveland area before settling in Hudson in the mid 70’s. He is survived by his wife, Charlene (née Barney); sons,...

Mar 28, 2023

Katherine W. Ripley, age 91 of Rootstown, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She was born October 24, 1931 in Edmond, Oklahoma, to the late Ralph and Rosalie Odor.

Katherine’s many talents included art, singing, inventing, and making custom jewelry. She received a music scholarship to Central State College and won several local and state singing contests....

Mar 27, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” J. Messner, age 86 of Brimfield, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023. She was born July 15, 1936 in Barberton to the late John and Anna Kepnes. To those that knew Sandy, she was kind, generous, loving, always polished, well dressed, and immaculate from head to toe. Her signature look was her big white hair style that...

Mar 26, 2023

Ming Ts Lai, 84 of Kent, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Taichung, Taiwan, on October 18, 1938, to the late Chin Chang Lai and Dong May Wang Lai.

He attended military law school before matriculating to National Taiwan Normal University where he received his B.A. in...

Mar 25, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Arthur Krause, age 69, of Kent, OH, died on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at UH Cleveland.

Tom was born May 29, 1953 in Ravenna, OH to Arthur and Miriam (Benbow) Krause.

He is survived by his sister, Barbra (Marty) Flower and Kathy Imler. Tom was close to his nieces and nephews Christie, Cassie,...

Mar 23, 2023

Roger Ihle, 67, of Kent, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center surrounded by his family.  He was born in Ravenna on July 29, 1955 to the late Homer and Charlotte Ihle.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree and studied both Archeology and Geology. Roger proudly served in the United States Army and...

Mar 23, 2023

Erin Mary Regan, age 57, of Kent, OH, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her home.

Erin was born October 9, 1965 in Newark, NJ to William and Eileen (Malloy) Regan.

Erin loved her family, Notre Dame and a good cup of tea.  She was a prayer warrior with a special devotion...

Mar 23, 2023

Judith C. Thomas, beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend, passed peacefully in her sleep on March 23, 2023 at the age of 90.

She was a unique and beautiful blend of traits – the strong, stoic woman who never complained about the strains of raising three children as a single mother; the funny, outgoing social butterfly...

Mar 22, 2023

Jean E. Baird, age 74 of Kent, passed away March 22, 2023 at Briarwood Healthcare Center. She was born July 5, 1948 to Fred and Vera Sylvanus. Jean is survived by her husband, Darrel Baird; children, David (Debbie) Baird, Denise Baird, and Kelli Baird; six grandchildren, Heather (Angelo) Battaglia, Sarah Ault, Abby Baird, Jordyn Pflugh, Adam Baird, and Mitchell...

Mar 19, 2023

Ed Dolbow, 93, died peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on March 19, 2023.  He was born April 5, 1929, to the late Robert and Julia (Patrick) Dolbow.

Ed graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1947. He earned a B.S. in Education from Kent State University, and later went on to study at Akron...

Mar 17, 2023

Russell G Vaughn, age 72, of Kent, OH, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, March 17, 2023 at his home.

Russell was born May 2, 1950 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Robert Bachtel and Dorothy (Elia) Tassone.

He is survived by sons, Russell “Little Rusty” (Lynda) Vaughn, Jim (Karen) Vaughn, Troy Vaughn,...

Mar 16, 2023

Shannon D. Anderson, age 54, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at his home. He was born November 17, 1968 in Sandusky, Ohio.

Shannon was a Master Mason and wanted his skills to help others. He started a company called Redeemed to help ex-felons get a fresh start from prisons by giving them a trade to work...

Mar 14, 2023

Delores E. “Dodie” Piotter, 89, of Brimfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Kent Health Care.  She was born in Akron on April 4, 1933 to the late Gilbert and Dorothy Marvin.

Dodie had a green thumb, enjoyed working in her yard and always had beautiful flower gardens.  She was a wonderful quilter and also...