Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

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...

Mar 13, 2023

Donna L. Hansford, 75, of Kent, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023.  She was born on June 18, 1947, to Donald and Betty Lemons of Kent, Ohio.

The oldest of four girls, she grew up in Kent and lived most of her life in her hometown.  Donna attended Kent State University and worked at...

Mar 11, 2023

Lois I. Davis, age 68, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born May 19, 1954 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late George and Grace Davis.

Lois is survived by her brothers, Rick and James Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Mar 9, 2023

Richard A. Wilson, 76, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023. He was born on October 29, 1946 in Akron, OH to the late Loring and Margaret Wilson. He was a graduate of Kent State University and University of Akron Law School.

Richard practiced his entire 41 year law career in Kent. He was appointed one of...

Mar 9, 2023

Jason Lee Jeffers Sr., age 43, of Kent, OH, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at his home.

Jason was born November 28, 1979 in Ashtabula, OH to James Jeffers and Darlene Lister.

Jason enjoyed spending quality time with his family, especially his boys.  He met the love of his life when he...

Mar 8, 2023

Keith A. Ruttan, of Kent, Ohio, died peacefully at home on March 8, 2023. Born on October 3, 1937 in Palmerston, Ontario to George and Ethel (Speers) Ruttan. Survived by: loving wife, Donna Ruttan; children, Mary Beth Ruttan, Kathleen (Rock) White, Susan (Jay) Valetta, Keith Christopher (Jeannette) Ruttan; grandchildren, Allison Valetta, Christopher Valetta, Emma Valetta, Elizabeth Valetta, Andrew Valetta,...

Mar 5, 2023

James “Jim” Sawyer, lifelong resident of Kent, OH, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Jim was the fifth of nine children born to Ed and Beth Sawyer on August 15, 1931.

Jim was a graduate of the Kent City School System beginning at St. Patrick’s School and ultimately attaining a Master’s in Education from Kent State...

Mar 3, 2023

Ronald L. Stutzman Sr., age 82 of Kent, passed away March 3, 2023 at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born August 22, 1940 to the late Lloyd and Margaret Stutzman in Kent, Ohio.

Ron enjoyed spending time with family and friends, meeting for his daily coffee at Mikes Place his second home or...

Mar 2, 2023

After living a full life enjoying many wonderful years with her family, Bernice Frances (Bowser) Embacher went to join her parents, George and Alberta Bowser and many of her siblings in heaven on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the age of 92.

She is survived by her husband of 70 loving years August (Gus) who took care...

Mar 1, 2023

Katherine M. Kasper, age 75 of Kent, passed away March 1, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born October 10, 1947 to Harry and Catherine Maddox in Barberton, Ohio.

Education was a huge part of her life. She attended Akron University and Kent State University and held multiple Master’s degrees in English, French and Library...