Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

May 28, 2020

Earl D. Kilchenman passed away on May 28, 2020, at age 93.

Earl was the son of the late Ernest and Freda (Lahmers) Kilchenman, born in Stone Creek, Ohio. Earl was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Rita (McManaway); son, David; brothers Ralph and Dale; wonderful longtime friend, Shirley Dubetz. He is survived by...

May 22, 2020

Richard Steven Hutterer; born September 11, 1953 in Szeged Hungary, passed away in UH Hospitals from cancer, and related complications on May 22, 2020.

Richard leaves behind his mother, Maria Belle Hutterer; his dear art school friend, and ex-wife, Heidi Horvath; and three sons, Theodore, Charles, and Adam. He was preceded in death by his father, Ferenc...

May 19, 2020

Randy M. Perkowski, age 66, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at his home.

Randy was born March 11, 1954 in Ravenna, to Eugene and Margaret (Horvath) Perkowski.  He was a member of Chippewa Rifle Club, the International Benchrest Shooters and the National Benchrest Shooters Association.  Randy was a machinist who loved to build...

May 14, 2020

“I shall pass thru this world but once.”

Mary Agnes Sawyer, 95, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2020.

Agnes followed her dreams from a young age as a teacher of music.  She received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music from Kent State University, and taught both vocal and instrumental music in Conneaut...

May 10, 2020

Martha J. Vasbinder Andregg, age 93, of Sebring, died on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Crandall Medical Center.

Martha was born October 30, 1926 in Dormont, PA to Herbert and Sarah (Stewart) Wilber.  Marty was a longtime resident of Kent and Copeland Oaks in Sebring for the past 20 years.  She was a member of the United...

May 9, 2020

James G. Williamson, age 82, of Kent, died on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

James was born July 1, 1937 in Youngstown, to Alexander and Helen (Powell) Williamson.  He retired from Massey Ferguson and was the owner of Liberty Printing.  Jim was a stock car racer and enjoyed competing on dirt tracks.  He...

May 3, 2020

Alice F. Wheeler, 72, of Garrettsville and formerly of Streetsboro and Vermilion, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood.

Alice was born on April 23, 1948 in Logan, WV to Golden and Isolene (Stollings) Burgess.

At the age of two, she moved to Cleveland with her...

Apr 27, 2020

Minnie Elizabeth Truitt Tompkins of Kent, OH passed away on Monday, April 27th of natural causes. When she died a bright star appeared in the sky and left the world a little darker. Born in Millhaven, Georgia on January 9th, 1929, Minnie moved to Newark, New Jersey where she met her husband, Leonard. With their young children in tow,...

Apr 19, 2020

William “Bill” Edwin Kneale. 86. passed away peacefully Sunday April 19, 2020 at the Arbors of Stow, of natural causes. Bill was born August 23, 1933 in Akron, to his proud parents, William E. Kneale Sr and Pauline (Sanford) Kneale.

Survivors of the immediate family include his older sister Pat Kotti of North Augusta, SC; sister-in-law, Patty...

Apr 19, 2020

Bren Wayne Wolford, age 71, of Kent, died on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Bren was born August 25, 1948 in Charleston, WV to Gloven and Doris (Martin) Wolford.  Bren was an Amazing Husband and Christian who loved spending time with his family.  He was well liked and will be greatly missed by...

Apr 17, 2020

Vernon was born March 24, 1960 in Ravenna, to Leroy Brown and Rebecca Mack.

Field High School Graduate class of 1978. Worked 28 years with Elbex in Kent.

He is survived by his sisters, Toni Mack, Marlene Mack, and his twin Rev. Vicky Smith; brother, Dennis Mack; nieces and nephews; friends; and co-workers at Elbex....

Apr 14, 2020

Colleen McGraw rejoined her best friend & husband Bob “Potter” McGraw on April 14, 2020.

Colleen was born June 28, 1928 in East Liverpool to Earl, Leota Cochrane. Both she and her husband graduated together from East Liverpool High School. Colleen was a graduate of the Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She worked as an RN...

Apr 14, 2020

Robert “Bob” D. Way, 85, passed away peacefully after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born March 23, 1935 in Seattle Washington. He graduated from Cleveland High School in Seattle and then from Washington State with a degree in political science. Later he earned a degree in Teaching from University of Washington. While at University of Washington he...

Apr 12, 2020

Thompson, Marie Whittensoldner, 92, of New Port Richey, passed away April 12, 2020. Born May 10, 1927 in Millvale, PA to Louis and Marie (Patz) Whittensoldner. Survivors include children, Walter (Gloria) Thompson, Barbara (Charles) Wyers, Dennis (Christine) Thompson, Benjamin (Della) Thompson and Mary (Robert) Rinaldi; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; and 2 sisters, Anna Snyder and Helen...

Apr 11, 2020

Martha Rose Hoopingarner, age 94, of Kent, died on Saturday, April 10, 2020 at 1300 Denise Drive.

Martha was born June 6, 1925 in Canton, to William and Mame (Sheatzley) Lux.  She was a member of the Cathedral of Life Church in Canton.  Martha was a member of the Sweet Adeline's Chorus.  She enjoyed bowling and participated...

Apr 8, 2020

Carol Fridy, age 75, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in the comfort of her home.

Carol was born in Davis, West Virginia, youngest child to Walter Govedich and Mary Lawrence Govedich. Crowned "Little Miss Blackwater Falls" as a young girl, she loved living among family in a small, tight-knit town. When she was in elementary school,...

Apr 4, 2020

Glenn Henry Marxen Jr, 79, of Ravenna, passed away April 4, 2020 in the comfort of his home.

He was born in Kent on February 20, 1941 to Glenn Henry Marxen Sr. and Catherine Dorothy (Kline) Marxen.

Glenn attended Kent Roosevelt High School class of 1960.  He enlisted in the US Army in 1960 and...

Apr 1, 2020

Jack M. Sullivan, 73, of Kent passed away on April 1st after a long bout with COPD.  He was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer and heart failure. Jack was born in Erie, PA on July 22, 1946.  He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; sons Christopher and Shayne; granddaughter Ava; and his brother, Jim Sullivan of Knoxville, TN....

Mar 30, 2020

William C. Collier, age 75, of Kent, passed away from natural causes at his home on Monday, March 30, 2020.

Bill was born May 27, 1944 in Niagara Falls, NY to David and Jennie (DiNoto) Collier.  Bill lived in Kent his adult life and retired from Happy Day Workshop 10 years ago. He enjoyed bowling, country western...

Mar 28, 2020

Anthony Francis "Tony" Filomena, age 87, of Kent, died on March 28, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Anthony was born February 23, 1933 in Kent, to Joseph and Antonette (DelMonte) Filomena. Tony graduated from Ravenna High School, then served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Upon returning home from the Navy, he was a...