Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Mar 10, 2022

Carol Regina (Benson) George was a loving wife, a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on March 10, 2022, at age 79, surrounded by her loved ones, after a short battle with cancer.

She was born to Everett and Doris (Johnson) Benson on July 28, 1942 in Niagara Falls, NY.

After graduating...

Mar 8, 2022

Dr. Debbie Fu-Tai Tuan, 92, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2022 at Kendal at Oberlin Nursing Facility.

She was born on February 2, 1930 in Beijing, China to Shiau Gien Tuan and Chen Lee Tuan. Being in a military family, Dr. Tuan moved around quite often while growing up. She received her Bachelor of Science and...

Mar 7, 2022

Thomas J. Froehlich, Ph.D., 81, of Kent, OH, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2022, surrounded by his beloved cats, Papageno, Nefertiti, and Portia.

Dr. Froehlich was Professor Emeritus, School of Information, Kent State University, where he worked for 27 years, and where he continued to teach post-retirement. Most of his work was about ethical considerations in...

Mar 7, 2022

Karen Marie Smith (Thornton), 62, residing in Stow, OH was met with her untimely death on Monday, March 7, 2022.

Karen was born September 17, 1959 in Gary, IN to Dudley and Irma (Greenwood) Thornton.

Shortly after she and her family moved to Akron, OH at an early age where she later...

Mar 5, 2022

Marlene Jennifer (Reddick) Lankenau of Kent, Ohio, born in Chicago, Illinois on October 2, 1952; Graduated from St. Rita School for the Deaf, Cincinnati, Ohio in 1971 and Gallaudet University Alumni. Beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on March 5, 2022 at the Marymount Cleveland Clinic Hospice in Garfield Heights, Ohio. She was 69 years old. Marlene will...

Mar 4, 2022

Richard Thomas Demshar, age 62, of Kent, OH, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at UH Cleveland.

Richard was born July 30, 1959 in Euclid, OH to Ralph and Sarah (Thamer) Demshar.

He graduated from Kirtland High School and went on to join the United States Air Force. In the Air...

Mar 4, 2022

Rosemarie Hart, age 65, of Kent, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 4, 2022.

Rosemarie was born April 30, 1956 in Ravenna, OH to Raymond and Helen (Ambrose) Gless Sr.

She retired after 28 years with Roadway Express. She was a loving, dedicated mother, friend, and neighbor.

She is...

Feb 28, 2022

Germaine Adams Williams died peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022 (her 99th birthday), after several days of visits with her loving family. Born on February 28, 1923, in Kent to Matthew Xavier Adams and Olive Valley Adams, Germaine was a proud graduate of St. Patrick Elementary School and Theodore Roosevelt High School.  She was a lifelong member of Saint...

Feb 27, 2022

Karynn Lynn Barlow (nee Westerman), of Kent Ohio a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 27th, 2022 at age 44.

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Karynn was born on July 6, 1977 in Ravenna, Ohio to Janice and Philip Westerman.  She was the second of two girls and early on developed...

Feb 26, 2022

Randall Nash, 62, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022.  He was born in Ravenna on January 12, 1960 to the late Walter and Jeanette Nash and was a 1978 graduate of Stow High School.

Randy was employed as a machinist for Superior Mold for 20 years, and more recently worked at T-Mac...

Feb 25, 2022

Mary Jeanne Casamento, 92, passed away on February 25, 2022. Mary Jeanne (Knapp) Casamento, was beckoned from this earth to joyfully transition into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior. Jeanne, as she was affectionately called, was born December 5, 1929 in Ravenna Ohio to the late Herbert and Margaret Wise Knapp, one of six very close,...

Feb 22, 2022

Chester Grant Leslie, Jr, age 85, of Thompson, OH, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 surrounded by family at his home. Chester was born September 21, 1936 in Ravenna, OH to the late Chester and Mary (McMahon) Leslie Sr. He was a Graduate of David Anderson High School in Lisbon, OH.  Worked a career in finance and banking. Accomplished...

Feb 18, 2022

Gerald Michael Meloy, age 79, of Canal Fulton, OH, died on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center.

Jerry was born in Ravenna, OH, on February 20, 1942 to Lester and Vera (Creary) Meloy. Growing up in Kent , he graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1960. Shortly after graduating, he enlisted in the Navy....

Feb 15, 2022

June L. Corcoran, age 90, of Ravenna, OH, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.

June was born June 1, 1931 in McKeesport, PA to the late Harold Broman and Vera (Rollason) Rhodes.

June held many jobs over her life; a housemother for Sigma Tau Gamma at Kent State...

Feb 14, 2022

Randall Routh, 64, of Mogadore, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 14th, 2022.  He was born in Ellet, Ohio on July 31, 1957 to the late Watson Lee Routh and Marjorie Routh. Randall was a graduate of Ellet High School and took pride in his life’s work as a bricklayer until his recent retirement.

Randall...

Feb 13, 2022

Andrea “Andy” Bernadine Lee, age 65, of Kent, departed to be with the Lord and her parents on February 13, 2022.

Andy leaves to cherish her memory, sisters Valerie Barksdale of Kent, Ohio and Thomasine Collier (John) of Euclid, Ohio. Sister-In-Law JoAnn Barksdale (Arthur) of Phoenix, Arizona. Andy leaves 8 nieces and nephews, 23 grandnieces and nephews,...

Feb 13, 2022

Nicholas Alan Oostdyk, 41, of Newton Falls, passed away, unexpectedly, on Sunday, February 13, 2022.  He was born in Bermuda on February 6, 1981 and was a 1999 graduate of Southeast High School.  Nick proudly served in the United States Air Force for 10 years earning the rank of Staff Sergeant.  During his time in the military, he was...

Feb 12, 2022

William J. “Bill” Anderson, 97, of Kent died on Saturday, February 12, 2022.  Bill had been in declining health since the death of his wife Oleta on January 4, 2020, and he had been living at home with his son.

Bill was born in Randolph, Ohio to Thomas and Evelyn (File) Anderson on December 2, 1924.  He...

Feb 9, 2022

Rodney Knauss, 61, of Westlake, OH passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.  He was born in Bethlehem, PA on June 30, 1960 to the late Carl and Marie Knauss.

Rodney was a 1978 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and was employed as a manager in food service.  He enjoyed working in his yard, landscaping and...

Feb 6, 2022

Lillian Janet Picelle, age 101, passed with her Angels at her side, Sunday, February 6, peacefully in her sleep. Lillian was a lifelong resident of the area, growing up and initially living in Kent and moving later to the Rootstown area.

Lillian was born on March 1st, 1920 and was the daughter of Charles and Julie Pacic....