Obituaries
Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory
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Lynda W. Best
Dec 10, 2017
Lynda W. Best, 79, of Kent, died Sunday, December 10, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born August 15, 1938 in West Chester, PA to Charles and Virginia (McConkey) Weaver. She received her Bachelors from Bucknell University in 1960 and her M.Ed. in 1977 from Kent State University. She was the Director of Adult Student Services at Kent...
Margaret Elizabeth Cowperthwaite
Dec 8, 2017
Margaret Elizabeth Cowperthwaite, 93, of Kent, died Friday, December 8, 2017, at Brookdale of Wooster. She passed away peacefully with her son Joe by her side. She was born June 9, 1924 in Louisville, KY to Mack Hubert and Margaret Kerfoot (Griffith) Farmer. She was the oldest of four children. Margaret was a generous person who lead a remarkable life....
Vernon Lee Oscar
Dec 6, 2017
Vernon Lee Oscar, 79, of Kent, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born February 21, 1938 in Staunton, VA to Thomas and Ella (Clifton) Oscar. He was a lifelong long-haul trucker and carpenter. He is survived by sister, Wilda (Tom) Barnes; friend, Barb Grabowski; step-son, William Marchin; and many nieces and nephews....
Anna J. Lucas
Dec 6, 2017
Anna J. Lucas, 74, of Kent, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna. She was born November 24, 1943 in Ukraine, and immigrated to the United States in the 1950's. She graduated from James F. Rhodes High School in Cleveland and Kent State University. Anna was an Administrative Assistant for the City of Kent Civil Service...
Ronald M. Mohnacky
Dec 5, 2017
Ronald M. Mohnacky, 74, of Kent, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born December 3, 1943 in Leckrone, PA to Michael and Mary Katherine (Bonai) Mohnacky. He is survived by his sons, Ronald (Pam) Mohnacky of Brimfield, John (Laura) Mohnacky of Kent, and Michael Mohnacky of Streetsboro; grandchildren, Eric (Stevanna) Mohnacky of Cuyahoga...
Stephen J. Paulus
Dec 3, 2017
Stephen J. Paulus was born May 25, 1957 and was tragically lost on December 3, 2017 in a plane crash. Steve was born in Akron to Roy & Jeannie Paulus. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served in Texas, Germany and Nevada. His career in electrical work began in the Air Force and continued into his own...
Werner Kochte
Dec 2, 2017
Werner Kochte, 82, of Streetsboro, died Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Gardens of Western Reserve. He was born July 22, 1935 in Hamburg, Germany, to Johannes and Frieda (Knotzke) Kochte. Werner was employed by the Scott & Fetzer Company and Steris as an engineer and inventor. As a result of his work, Werner held several patents for medical equipment He...
Margaret Stone
Dec 1, 2017
Margaret Lewis Stone of Brooklyn, Pennsylvania and Kent and Ravenna, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1 at Brookdale Ravenna. She was born September 8, 1923, to Earl R. and Edith P. Lewis, the seventh generation born on their dairy farm near Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Brooklyn Vocational High School in 1941. During high school she ran...
Dorothy Meyer
Dec 1, 2017
Dorothy Meyer, 91, of Kent, died Friday, December 1, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born October 24, 1926 in Sardis, OH to Spurgeon and Freda (Suter) Berger. She graduated from Hannibal High School and moved to Kent in 1945 to work at Twin Coach. She married Charles W. Meyer on June 1, 1946 and they...
Barbara Roush Watson
Nov 29, 2017
Retired Judge Barbara Watson died peacefully in the evening of November 29, after putting up a fierce, 18-month fight with liver cancer. Barb died in Austin, Texas, surrounded by loving family and friends, in the quietly awe-inspiring care of Hospice Austin. Barb's remarkable life was a mosaic of diverse relationships and experiences. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother-although...
Judith Lee Price
Nov 27, 2017
Judith Lee Price, 67, of Kent, passed unexpectedly November 27, 2017 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Judith was born May 3, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to Paul and Dorothy (Smedley) Bond. She became a resident of Kent upon completion of her undergrad degree at Kent State University in 1973. Judith was drawn to Kent State University because of...
Elsie Mae
Nov 23, 2017
Elsie Mae Joy, 89, of Aurora died November 23, 2017. She was the daughter of Ida and Harley Fuller and beloved wife of John "Jack" Joy, all who preceded her in death. Mother of Claudia Sawyer, David (Sherry Bentley) Joy, Lucinda "Cindy" (Emory) Rodgers, Dan (Lisa Dibert) Joy and Dr. Linda (Dr. Anthony) Calciano and Dr. Deborah (Kenneth) Bergman. Grandma...
Mark I-Tao Tang
Nov 23, 2017
Mark I-Tao Tang, 73, of Cuyahoga Falls, died suddenly from a heart attack Thursday, November 23, 2017. He was in exceptionally good spirits after enjoying a special Thanksgiving evening with his family. He was born January 20, 1944 in China, to En Lai and Fu Pin (Pan) Tang. He loved to learn, educate and travel. Mark enjoyed spending time with...
Madelyn Drown
Nov 22, 2017
Madelyn K. Drown, 63, of Brady Lake, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1954 in Ravenna, to Donald and Shirley Ann (Tuckerman) Prince. Madelyn was a 1972 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and worked for many years as a legal secretary. Madelyn enjoyed fishing, going to the beach, arts,...
Mary E. Schilmiller
Nov 20, 2017
Mary E. Schilmiller, 98, of Brimfield, died Monday, November 20, 2017, at her home. She was born September 16, 1919 in Elizabeth, IN to Edward J. and Pearl (Hart) Schilmiller. Mary was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent and sang in the choir, the National Education Association, Ohio Education Association and Euclid Teacher Association. Mary received her Bachelor's...
Helen I Medley
Nov 18, 2017
Helen I Medley, 88, of Stow, died Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. She was born June 30, 1929 in Johnstown, PA to the late Robert and Sara (Tait) Medley. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 1947. She received her Bachelor of Science Cum Laude from Grove City College in 1951. She received a...
Fred E. Lantz
Nov 14, 2017
Fred Lantz, 84, of Kent, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. He was born July 4, 1933 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Howard B. and Clara (Butcher) Lantz. He is survived by his sons, Eric (Ann) Lantz of Beaverton, OR, and Garold A. (Sandra) Lantz of Mountain Top, PA; grandsons, Steven Lantz...
Ferenc Hutterer
Nov 8, 2017
Dr. Ferenc Hutterer Dr. Ferenc Hutterer, 88, of Kent, died peacefully in his chair Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was born January 27, 1929 in Budapest, Hungary. Ferenc was a doctor for over 40 years and was devoted to research and education. He is survived by his loving wife, son and three grandsons. Private services were held. Bissler & Sons...
Joanne Endres
Nov 5, 2017
Joanne Endres, 81, of Ravenna, died Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Longmeadow Care Center. She was born September 17, 1936 in Canton, to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Ullman) Haubert. She was a member of Faith Family Church, a volunteer at Turnaround Community Outreach in Canton, and involved in children's ministries for many years. As a children's church leader, she...
Sylvia S. Trundle
Nov 4, 2017
Sylvia S. Trundle (age 95) passed away November 4, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born April 10, 1922 to the late George and Elsie Stewart. A longtime resident of Kent, she was raised in Stow and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. Sylvia will always be remembered for her God given artistic talent. Sylvia's early years were spent...
Lynda W. Best
Dec 10, 2017
Lynda W. Best, 79, of Kent, died Sunday, December 10, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born August 15, 1938 in West Chester, PA to Charles and Virginia (McConkey) Weaver. She received her Bachelors from Bucknell University in 1960 and her M.Ed. in 1977 from Kent State University. She was the Director of Adult Student Services at Kent...
Margaret Elizabeth Cowperthwaite
Dec 8, 2017
Margaret Elizabeth Cowperthwaite, 93, of Kent, died Friday, December 8, 2017, at Brookdale of Wooster. She passed away peacefully with her son Joe by her side. She was born June 9, 1924 in Louisville, KY to Mack Hubert and Margaret Kerfoot (Griffith) Farmer. She was the oldest of four children. Margaret was a generous person who lead a remarkable life....
Vernon Lee Oscar
Dec 6, 2017
Vernon Lee Oscar, 79, of Kent, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born February 21, 1938 in Staunton, VA to Thomas and Ella (Clifton) Oscar. He was a lifelong long-haul trucker and carpenter. He is survived by sister, Wilda (Tom) Barnes; friend, Barb Grabowski; step-son, William Marchin; and many nieces and nephews....
Anna J. Lucas
Dec 6, 2017
Anna J. Lucas, 74, of Kent, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna. She was born November 24, 1943 in Ukraine, and immigrated to the United States in the 1950's. She graduated from James F. Rhodes High School in Cleveland and Kent State University. Anna was an Administrative Assistant for the City of Kent Civil Service...
Ronald M. Mohnacky
Dec 5, 2017
Ronald M. Mohnacky, 74, of Kent, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born December 3, 1943 in Leckrone, PA to Michael and Mary Katherine (Bonai) Mohnacky. He is survived by his sons, Ronald (Pam) Mohnacky of Brimfield, John (Laura) Mohnacky of Kent, and Michael Mohnacky of Streetsboro; grandchildren, Eric (Stevanna) Mohnacky of Cuyahoga...
Stephen J. Paulus
Dec 3, 2017
Stephen J. Paulus was born May 25, 1957 and was tragically lost on December 3, 2017 in a plane crash. Steve was born in Akron to Roy & Jeannie Paulus. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served in Texas, Germany and Nevada. His career in electrical work began in the Air Force and continued into his own...
Werner Kochte
Dec 2, 2017
Werner Kochte, 82, of Streetsboro, died Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Gardens of Western Reserve. He was born July 22, 1935 in Hamburg, Germany, to Johannes and Frieda (Knotzke) Kochte. Werner was employed by the Scott & Fetzer Company and Steris as an engineer and inventor. As a result of his work, Werner held several patents for medical equipment He...
Margaret Stone
Dec 1, 2017
Margaret Lewis Stone of Brooklyn, Pennsylvania and Kent and Ravenna, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1 at Brookdale Ravenna. She was born September 8, 1923, to Earl R. and Edith P. Lewis, the seventh generation born on their dairy farm near Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Brooklyn Vocational High School in 1941. During high school she ran...
Dorothy Meyer
Dec 1, 2017
Dorothy Meyer, 91, of Kent, died Friday, December 1, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born October 24, 1926 in Sardis, OH to Spurgeon and Freda (Suter) Berger. She graduated from Hannibal High School and moved to Kent in 1945 to work at Twin Coach. She married Charles W. Meyer on June 1, 1946 and they...
Barbara Roush Watson
Nov 29, 2017
Retired Judge Barbara Watson died peacefully in the evening of November 29, after putting up a fierce, 18-month fight with liver cancer. Barb died in Austin, Texas, surrounded by loving family and friends, in the quietly awe-inspiring care of Hospice Austin. Barb's remarkable life was a mosaic of diverse relationships and experiences. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother-although...
Judith Lee Price
Nov 27, 2017
Judith Lee Price, 67, of Kent, passed unexpectedly November 27, 2017 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Judith was born May 3, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to Paul and Dorothy (Smedley) Bond. She became a resident of Kent upon completion of her undergrad degree at Kent State University in 1973. Judith was drawn to Kent State University because of...
Elsie Mae
Nov 23, 2017
Elsie Mae Joy, 89, of Aurora died November 23, 2017. She was the daughter of Ida and Harley Fuller and beloved wife of John "Jack" Joy, all who preceded her in death. Mother of Claudia Sawyer, David (Sherry Bentley) Joy, Lucinda "Cindy" (Emory) Rodgers, Dan (Lisa Dibert) Joy and Dr. Linda (Dr. Anthony) Calciano and Dr. Deborah (Kenneth) Bergman. Grandma...
Mark I-Tao Tang
Nov 23, 2017
Mark I-Tao Tang, 73, of Cuyahoga Falls, died suddenly from a heart attack Thursday, November 23, 2017. He was in exceptionally good spirits after enjoying a special Thanksgiving evening with his family. He was born January 20, 1944 in China, to En Lai and Fu Pin (Pan) Tang. He loved to learn, educate and travel. Mark enjoyed spending time with...
Madelyn Drown
Nov 22, 2017
Madelyn K. Drown, 63, of Brady Lake, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1954 in Ravenna, to Donald and Shirley Ann (Tuckerman) Prince. Madelyn was a 1972 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and worked for many years as a legal secretary. Madelyn enjoyed fishing, going to the beach, arts,...
Mary E. Schilmiller
Nov 20, 2017
Mary E. Schilmiller, 98, of Brimfield, died Monday, November 20, 2017, at her home. She was born September 16, 1919 in Elizabeth, IN to Edward J. and Pearl (Hart) Schilmiller. Mary was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent and sang in the choir, the National Education Association, Ohio Education Association and Euclid Teacher Association. Mary received her Bachelor's...
Helen I Medley
Nov 18, 2017
Helen I Medley, 88, of Stow, died Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. She was born June 30, 1929 in Johnstown, PA to the late Robert and Sara (Tait) Medley. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 1947. She received her Bachelor of Science Cum Laude from Grove City College in 1951. She received a...
Fred E. Lantz
Nov 14, 2017
Fred Lantz, 84, of Kent, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. He was born July 4, 1933 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Howard B. and Clara (Butcher) Lantz. He is survived by his sons, Eric (Ann) Lantz of Beaverton, OR, and Garold A. (Sandra) Lantz of Mountain Top, PA; grandsons, Steven Lantz...
Ferenc Hutterer
Nov 8, 2017
Dr. Ferenc Hutterer Dr. Ferenc Hutterer, 88, of Kent, died peacefully in his chair Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was born January 27, 1929 in Budapest, Hungary. Ferenc was a doctor for over 40 years and was devoted to research and education. He is survived by his loving wife, son and three grandsons. Private services were held. Bissler & Sons...
Joanne Endres
Nov 5, 2017
Joanne Endres, 81, of Ravenna, died Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Longmeadow Care Center. She was born September 17, 1936 in Canton, to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Ullman) Haubert. She was a member of Faith Family Church, a volunteer at Turnaround Community Outreach in Canton, and involved in children's ministries for many years. As a children's church leader, she...
Sylvia S. Trundle
Nov 4, 2017
Sylvia S. Trundle (age 95) passed away November 4, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born April 10, 1922 to the late George and Elsie Stewart. A longtime resident of Kent, she was raised in Stow and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. Sylvia will always be remembered for her God given artistic talent. Sylvia's early years were spent...
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