Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Jan 22, 2021

Laverne K. Smith. 91, of Kent, passed away peacefully at Hudson Grande Assisted Living on January 22, 2021.

She was born March 9, 1929 in Ravenna, Ohio to Michael and Veronica (Hoynos) Moscoe.  She attended Ravenna Township High School, graduating in 1947.

After graduating, she went to work at the Oak Rubber Company in Ravenna,...

Jan 22, 2021

Ann Meinzen Hildebrand died peacefully on January 22, 2021. Born on September 19, 1933, in Winnipeg, Canada, to the Rev. Richard E. and Dorothy Soergel Meinzen, Ann moved to Canton, Ohio, in 1949. She graduated from McKinley Senior High School in 1951 and attended Kent State University, where she met her husband of 62 years, William H. Hildebrand. Ann...

Jan 18, 2021

John E. Kordinak, age 75, of Kent, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Akron General Hospital in Akron. John was born in Kent, on July 23, 1945 at home to Edward and Betty (Wise) Kordinak. He followed the Catholic Faith and attended the Newman Center.

John graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1963, he...

Jan 17, 2021

Mary Cue, of Freedom, Ohio passed at her home after a long illness on January 17, 2021 with her husband, Charles Cue and daughter, Dawn Kurtzman by her side. She was born on November 25, 1938.

She leaves behind her husband of 66 years, Charles Cue; daughter, Dawn Kurtzman, two sons, Charles Cue Jr. (Betty) and Kenneth...

Jan 16, 2021

Martha E. Lambert, 96, of Stow, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Summa Health System. She was born November 19, 1924 in Salem, New Jersey to Charles and Helen (Boyer) Baeriswyl.  She graduated from Penns Grove High School, worked for DuPont and then became a full-time mother.  She was a member of the First Christian Church of...

Jan 16, 2021

Thomas K. Hultman, 68 passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 due to complications from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Tom was born on January 22, 1952.  A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Tom lived in the Kent area for many years and worked in corporate communications in the Cleveland area for most of his professional career.

Tom graduated from...

Jan 15, 2021

Mr. William A. Fisher, 97, passed away on Friday, January 15 at his home in Rock Hill, SC.

Mr. Fisher was born in Noblesville, IN, July 10, 1923 to Leland and Dora (Taylor) Fisher, earned a bachelor’s degree from Franklin College (Indiana), and a Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism in...

Jan 14, 2021

James E. Barton, 59, of Kent, died on January 14, 2021. James was born on July 17, 1961 in East Liverpool, OH to George W. and Mary Ellen McKinnon Barton.

Jim enjoyed working on Antique Cars, cooking his Chili, listening to music and playing the bass guitar.

He was preceded in death by his father,...

Jan 13, 2021

Dorothy Elizabeth (Stallard) Kelly, 90, passed away on January 13, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19. She was surrounded by family and some of her last moments were spent reading Psalms, and singing her favorite gospel song, Beulah Land. Dorothy was born on April 30, 1930, to Richard and Goldie (Mullins) Stallard in Pound, Virginia. Dorothy was...

Jan 10, 2021

Annie “Ann” Irene Bilanych was born August 19, 1927 in Kent. She returned to the Lord on January 10, 2021 at the age of 93. Ann was the daughter of Joseph Bilanych and Pearl (Duda) Bilanych and was a lifelong resident of Kent.

She was a devout Catholic and received her First Holy Communion at Saint Patrick...

Jan 10, 2021

Robert "Bud" M. Rhoads, age 91, of Kent, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at UH Portage Medical Center. Robert "Bud" was born May 13, 1929 at home on Elm in Kent, to Herman and Rachel (McCue) Rhoads. He Attended South School, Roosevelt High School, Kent State and Akron Universities, and Cal Poly. Enlisted in the U.S. Army Air...

Jan 9, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of James Waugh MD announces his death on January 9, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Walter D. Waugh of Akron, and his sons, Jeffrey and David.  Surviving are his wife, Susie, daughter-in-law, Shelly, grandchildren, Maggie, Benjamin Jeffrey, Matthew James and brother, Colonal Thomas Waugh. Born in Akron,...

Jan 9, 2021

Joanne Idella (Gillis) Baughman, 92, passed away on January 9, 2021.

She was born in Akron, Ohio, on January 6, 1929 to Angus McIntosh Gillis and Margaret “Peg” (Butler) Gillis.

Her family eventually moved to Brimfield and she lived there almost her entire life.

She excelled in school, earning straight A’s and was...

Jan 9, 2021

Kathleen Margaret Kiel nee Braun, 89, of Brimfield, died Saturday, January 9, 2021, at her home. She was born  in Wooster Ohio on February 13, 1931 to Joe and Florence (Boyles) Braun. She was retired from the Kent City Schools, was a member of St. Patrick Church. She was an avid traveler, and member of the St. Vincent class...

Jan 8, 2021

Aimee Jo O'Connor, 54, of Stow, died January 8, 2021. She was a nurse who worked with those afflicted with covid. The disease killed her.

Aimee was born in Havre, Mt. on September 21, 1966, the daughter of William T. and Jacquelyne Tarr O'Connor. When Aimee was in elementary school, the family moved to Ohio. After high...

Jan 8, 2021

Jeanne Babcock Amick, age 97, of Kent, died on Friday, January 8, 2021 at RIDGEWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER.

Jeanne was born December 4, 1923 in Newark, to Frank and Margaret (Smith) Babcock.

She was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.

She is survived by daughters, Catherine (James) Lisic of Stow, Kimberly (George)...

Jan 7, 2021

Eric Bradley Cook, 40, of Ravenna, early Thursday morning on January 7, 2021 joined our Savior and is resting in the loving arms of his Oma & Opa. Eric was born February 13, 1980 in Ravenna, the son of Barbara Hyle and Dale Cook.

Eric attended Kent Roosevelt High School and won several medals in the Special...

Jan 6, 2021

Jody Lynn Lash of Kent Ohio died January 6, 2021. She was born on March 9, 1964 in Ravenna to Judith (Wheeler) Lash and the late Brian G. Lash.

Jody went to Happy Day School for 12 years before graduating from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1986.

Jody was employed as a Taco Bell dining...

Jan 6, 2021

Geraldine “Ida” Kastner, 95 of Lakewood passed away on January 6, 2021. Geraldine was born on October 22, 1925 in Ligonier, PA to Eskon B. Bowman and Leah Estella Phillippi.

Ida was a hostess and cashier at Kentwood Restaurant for 27 years. She was well known by her customers for her friendliness and smile.  She...

Jan 3, 2021

Kent- Jerry D. Edwards, 72 passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1948 in Akron, Ohio.

Jerry was a very proud Vietnam Veteran as a member of the United States Air Force. Jerry spent most of his career as a Surveyor and worked for many different companies and

retired...