Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Oct 6, 2019

Ron Smith, age 80, of Kent, OH, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Arbors at Stow.

He was born December 2, 1938 in West Union, WV to Don and Mildred (Doak) Smith.

He enlisted in the Army from 1961-1965 and was stationed in Germany. Ron was chosen as a member of an...

Oct 5, 2019

On Saturday, October 5, 2019, Malcolm Todd Weckerly, loving father of two children and grandfather of four, passed away at the age of 63. Malcolm was born on October 7, 1955 to Donald and Pauline Weckerly (Knapp) of Kent, Ohio, and he was a lifelong Kent resident and lover of his town. Malcolm was the owner and operator of...

Sep 28, 2019

Marian A. Horner, age 91, of Kent, died on September 28, 2019 at Kent Ridge Assisted Living.

Marian was born October 4, 1927, in Los Angeles, CA to Wilbur and Maude (Walker) Brunswick. Marian retired from the Streetsboro Schools system, where she taught second grade for 24 years.  She was a member of the First Christian Church...

Sep 28, 2019

Dorothy Mae Rice, age 93, of Kent, died on September 28, 2019, at UH Kent Health Center Emergency Room.

Dorothy was born September 20, 1926, in Bellaire, to Clyde and Pearl (Wieneke) Stewart. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent and in Mesa, AZ.  Dorothy was a member of the Kent Women's Club...

Sep 21, 2019

Dr. Samuel John Mazzer, age 85, of Ravenna, died on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at home.

Dr. Mazzer was born April 8, 1934 in Kalamazoo, MI to Salvatore and Mona (Wells) Mazzer.  Before college, he worked for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for 6 years at various spots in Michigan, including his favorite time at Yankee...

Sep 18, 2019

Betty W. Green, age 91, of Kent, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at The Gables at KentRidge.

Betty was born January 22, 1928 in Kent, to Thomas and Alma (Babb) Godfrey.

Betty was a member of the First Freedom Baptist Church and a member of the VFW Auxiliary #1055.  She worked at Kent State...

Sep 17, 2019

John C. Brown, age 69, of Kent, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

John was born March 10, 1950 in Akron, to John "Jack" and Margaret (DeLong) Brown Jr.

John was a 1968 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and attended Kent State University.  He was a veteran of...

Sep 17, 2019

Judy Jo Tenney, 81, passed away September 17, 2019 in Ravenna. She is finally at peace.

She was born January 13, 1938 in Ravenna to parents, Joseph H. Corley and Glenna I. Texter. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, M. Dick Tenney; and her brother, Lester Corley. She is survived by her children,...

Sep 14, 2019

James (Jim) C. Rankin

Jim Rankin, age 80 of Kent, died peacefully at his home Saturday, September 14th 2019.

Born September 30, 1938 in Cleveland to Easton and Elizabeth (Yea) Rankin, Jim grew up in Mentor Headlands and attended Mentor High School where he played baseball and football. He was an acclaimed baseball catcher and...

Sep 12, 2019

Beloved mother of Rachel Favetta and daughter of Eileen and the late Abdo Enin, died on the evening of September 12th, 2019.  Born in Egypt, she lived most of her life in the Akron/Kent area.

To mourn and miss her she leaves many friends and relatives here and abroad.  In recent years, she devoted much of her...

Sep 11, 2019

Jack W. Lilly, age 91, of Streetsboro, died on September 11, 2019, at UH Portage Medical Center.

Jack was born June 26, 1928, in Akron, to Harold and Margaret (Culver) Lilly. Jack worked for Beck Sand & Gravel retiring after 42 years of service. He enjoyed camping, traveling, gardening and farming. In his early years Jack rode...

Sep 9, 2019

Mary Helen Neuzil, age 75, of Kent, died on Monday, September 9, 2019 at University Hospital of Cleveland.

Mary was born May 11, 1944 in Keokuk, IA to Floyd and Anna Cooper.  In addition to dedicating her career to early childhood education, she loved spending time with her beloved grandchildren.

She is survived by her...

Sep 9, 2019

Nola G. Trowbridge, age 80, of Kent, died on Monday, September 9, 2019 at her home.

Nola was born July 15, 1939 in Russell County, VA to Thomas and Edith (Bostic) Whited.  Nola was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Brimfield.  Nola was a Registered Nurse having worked at Chapel Hill Nursing Home and various...

Sep 8, 2019

Margaret “Meg” Phillips, of Kent, Ohio, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, September 8, 2019.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, on June 28, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lillian Olson. It was there she met the love of her life, Tom “Coach” Phillips and became a...

Sep 7, 2019

Joan Harriet Smith, age 85, of Kent, died on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Summa Health System/Akron City Hospital.

Joan was born November 1, 1933 in Barberton, to Leo and Henrietta (Jakubowski) Skrocki.  She was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church and worked in the Healthcare field for many years.

She is survived by...

Sep 2, 2019

ELINORE ELVA (RUSSELL) VANKIRK

Elinore went to be with her beloved husband Charles (Chuck) on September 2, 2019.  Born September 14, 1932, to Nelson and Frances (Beal) Russell in Brimfield, Ohio, she was beloved mother to Arlie Taylor (Ted Bixler) and Amelia (Packy) Crago, grandmother to Caroline Taylor, Margaret Taylor-Harvey, Amanda Crago and Charles Russell...

Sep 1, 2019

Marie K. Knauss, 86 of Kent passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 after a lengthy illness.  She was born and raised in Kempton, PA to Paul and Elizabeth (Dietrich) Fenstermaker, and was a dear and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to eight grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Carl of 51 years...

Aug 30, 2019

James O. Starkey, age 73, of Kent, died on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 6449 Church Street.

James was born January 22, 1946 in Akron, to Hoy and Lena (Scheiller) Starkey.  Jim worked as a trim carpenter and enjoyed general construction and was an all-around handyman. He was a member of the Cuyahoga Falls Eagles, social members...

Aug 29, 2019

Jack Zeman, age 85, of Kent, died on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Aurora Manor.

Jack was born October 28, 1933 in Mogadore, to Lewis and Vivian (Mavis) Zeman.  Avid fisherman, sports lover, and card player.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years Marilyn Zeman; daughter, Deborah Anne Lamb; sons, Doug (Mary Anne)...

Aug 25, 2019

Linda Diane Thomas, age 65, of Kent, died on Sunday, August 25, 2019 after a long illness.

Linda was born August 5, 1954 in Cleveland to Albert and Christie Snyder Comp.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, James Thomas; son, John (Kara) Thomas; daughter, Andrea (Christopher Mcilnay) Thomas (Daughter); son, Peter Thomas.  ...