Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Nov 8, 2020

Donald A. Bosshart, a long-time resident of Kent, passed away unexpectedly November 8, 2020 from heart failure.

Don was born in Orange, New Jersey on January 25, 1944.  He was the son of Robert and Naoma Bosshart.  The family later settled in Wilmette, Illinois where he graduated from New Trier High School.  Upon graduating from Hanover College...

Nov 8, 2020

Kenneth “Kenny” A. Meek, age 88, of Kent went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2020, at Heather Knoll Nursing Home in Tallmadge.

Kenny was born on October 21, 1932, in Troy, Ohio, to the late Harry and Nellie S. (Powell) Meek. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on...

Nov 6, 2020

Ron passed away Friday afternoon, November 6, 2020 surrounded by love from his family. Ron was born on Coronado Island, California on June 13, 1962.

Ron is survived by the Love of His Life, Patricia; his Favoriteist Son, Christopher; his beloved Granddaughter, Harley; Daughter In Law, Amanda; his adorable Granddog, Charlie. Ron’s Mother In Law, Pat “Mom”...

Nov 4, 2020

John L. Lilly of Kent, Ohio died on November 4, 2020. He was born on March 3, 1956 in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Norma Lilly.

John is survived by son, Justin (Nicole), daughter Katelyn (Curtis); stepdaughters, Amber (Mike) and Sara (Adam); and five grandchildren. Also surviving are brother, Jim and sister, Robin. John was preceded in...

Nov 2, 2020

Richard D. Tenan, age 69, passed away on November 2, 2020.  Born on May 5, 1951 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Willian N. and Wilma L. (Freeze) Tenan.  A lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio.  His passions in life were traveling with his wife Pam, HAM radio enthusiast (WA8TSI - SK), civil war reenactments, but the greatest of these...

Nov 2, 2020

Kenneth M. Bailey passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Nov 2,2020. He lived a full life of 81 years. He was born in Chardon, Ohio on Sept 27, 1939 and served his country in the United States Marines. Afterwards, he tried his hand at owning an appliance store, driving tow trucks for Hogarth's, and then working for Crucible Steel...

Nov 1, 2020

Gwendolyn J Gujin, age 81, of Kent, died on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Hudson Grande.

Gwendolyn was born March 28, 1939 in Akron, to Ray and Dorothy (Dando) Hillegass.

Gwen Retired from Kent State University after working in the accounts payroll department.  She was a resident of Kent for 53 years.  She will be...

Nov 1, 2020

Joanne J. Corbitt, 87, of Kent, passed away November 1, 2020.  She was born in Ravenna, Ohio and had lived in Cleveland. She was a Registered Nurse her entire career and worked for Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital and Saint Thomas Hospital in Akron.  Joanne was also an educator at the W. Howard Nichol School of Practical Nursing.  She also...

Nov 1, 2020

Robert M. Voytek, 84, beloved husband of Carol (nee Courato) Voytek. Passed away on November 1, 2020.

He was preceded in death by parents, Matthew and Mary (nee Mucho) Voytek and 11 siblings. He is survived by brother, Joseph(Linda), sister, Irene(Ernie) Czier; wife, Carol; children, Bobby (deceased),Charles(Barb), David(Karen), Michele Trgo; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Nicholas(Melissa), Erica(Jimmy), Jacob, Ashley, Mitchell,...

Oct 31, 2020

Robert A. Ferry Jr., 68, of Kent, Ohio lost his battle with multiple medical conditions and disabilities on October 31, 2020 at UH Portage Hospital in Ravenna.

Bobby was born on January 3, 1952 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Robert A. Ferry Sr. and Gloria (Bianchi) Ferry where his father was stationed while serving in the United...

Oct 30, 2020

Amy J. Kline, age 48, of Randolph, died on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Summa Akron City Hospital.

Amy was born April 22, 1972 in Alliance, to Matthew and Jennifer (Acord) Kline.

She is survived by husband, Martin Rodriguez, parents, Matthew and Jennifer Kline.

Cremation in the care of Bissler & Sons Crematory. ...

Oct 30, 2020

Shirley Ann Beckett, age 82, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2020 at her residence.

Shirley was born September 28, 1938 in Montomgery, WV to William E. Echols and Bertha B. (Belcher) Echols. She is survived by her son, David Beckett of Bainbridge Island, Washington.  She was preceded in death by her husband Forrest...

Oct 29, 2020

Angelina M Hoover ,84, of Tallmadge, passed away October, 29, 2020 at Danbury Senior Living.  She leaves husband, Jerrold Hoover; son, Richard Hoover and his wife Cory from Toledo, Ohio.

Born in Barberton, Ohio July 9,1936 to James and Anna (Szaraz) Dennis.

A graduate of Central High in 1954.  She married Jerrold in 1955 and...

Oct 22, 2020

Roger Alan Hicks, age 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center.

Roger was born November 24, 1942 in Cleveland, to Roy and Gertrude (Grab) Hicks.

Served in the U.S. Navy and worked in the U.S. Steel industry.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Hicks of...

Oct 21, 2020

On October 21, 2020, Keith H. Bowers, of Kent, succumbed to Covid-19.

He was born in Lancaster, South Carolina on February 29, 1932.

After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and served as Sgt. Keith Bowers on an aircraft carrier during the Korean War. Upon his discharge, he was...

Oct 19, 2020

Marilyn Ann “Mare” Monroe, age 75, of Kent, was called home to the Lord, with her loving family by her side, on Monday, October 19, 2020.

Marilyn was born February 21, 1945 in Cleveland to Joseph and Anna (Kralicek) Brichacek.

She met her future husband, Dale L. Monroe, of Hiram, on a bus trip to...

Oct 11, 2020

Dr. James “Jim” David Mullen, age 71 of Kent, passed away on October 11th, 2020 at his home in Kent, Ohio and surrounded by family.

Jim was born in Dayton, Ohio to James and Ruth (Bell) Mullen on December 21st, 1948.  He graduated from Fairmont High School in Kettering, Ohio in 1966. Jim served in the United...

Oct 10, 2020

Kevin L. Duke passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at UH Hospital in Ravenna.

He was born on June 13,1968 to Jack and Louise Duke in Cuyahoga Falls along with his twin brother, Mike. He attended Kent Roosevelt High School, class of 1986 and University of Akron. In his younger years he was very agile...

Oct 6, 2020

Mary LaVerne (Garden) Polack

LaVerne was born August 25, 1921 to David Nelson & Agnes (Hosenfeld) Garden in Martin’s Ferry, Ohio. She attended Martin’s Ferry HS and married Joseph M Polack, who she met at an USO event. She raised 3 sons and was a dedicated housewife, she was always very active and had many interests. Including...

Oct 4, 2020

Charles Mervin Clicquennoi, age 69, of Kent, died on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Summa Akron City Hospital. Charles was born April 16, 1951 in Rochester, NY to Mervin and Doris (VanLare) Clicquennoi. He Graduated Class of 1969 from Penfield High School, Penfield, NY. Graduated Class of 1973 from Hiram College, Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree. Graduated...