Russell G Vaughn, age 72, of Kent, OH, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, March 17, 2023 at his home. Russell was born May 2, 1950 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Robert Bachtel and Dorothy (Elia) Tassone. He is survived by sons, Russell “Little Rusty” (Lynda) Vaughn, Jim (Karen) Vaughn, Troy Vaughn, Kyle Vaughn, and Daniel Vaughn; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jim (Clara) Eigner, Connie Higgins, Vickie (Don) Lansberry, Dale Moore, Judy (Marty)...

Shannon D. Anderson, age 54, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at his home. He was born November 17, 1968 in Sandusky, Ohio. Shannon was a Master Mason and wanted his skills to help others. He started a company called Redeemed to help ex-felons get a fresh start from prisons by giving them a trade to work with. The classroom part was called Trade for Change, which is used by many prisons today. Our company gave them this chance. Shannon believed everyone deserves a second chance and this...

Delores E. “Dodie” Piotter, 89, of Brimfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Kent Health Care.  She was born in Akron on April 4, 1933 to the late Gilbert and Dorothy Marvin.  Dodie had a green thumb, enjoyed working in her yard and always had beautiful flower gardens.  She was a wonderful quilter and also enjoyed embroidery, sewing and applique.  When she was young she worked at the Akron Library.  After getting married and raising her...

Richard E. Haas, age 74, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at his home. He was born October 15, 1948 in East Rochester, Ohio to the late Dalton and Hazel Haas. He was an avid Cleveland Guardians fan. He loved birdwatching, his cat, and two dogs. Richard is survived by his wife, Carol; sons, Aaron (Amanda) Haas and Nathan (Sarah) Haas; and granddaughter, Rhianna Pannette. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Marilyn Snow. Calling hours will be held 11 A.M. to 1 P.M.,...

Donna L. Hansford, 75, of Kent, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023.  She was born on June 18, 1947, to Donald and Betty Lemons of Kent, Ohio.  The oldest of four girls, she grew up in Kent and lived most of her life in her hometown.  Donna attended Kent State University and worked at several Kent law firms.  She recently retired after 30 years of service with the Ohio Department of Transportation.  Donna loved spending time with her family,...

Lois I. Davis, age 68, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born May 19, 1954 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late George and Grace Davis. Lois is survived by her brothers, Rick and James Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Helen Verh, Vada Mohnacky; sister-in-law, Shirley Sue {Suzie}; and brother, Joseph Davis. Lois was loyal Cleveland Guardians {Indians, Go Tribe} Fan. She worked at Industrial Molded...

Richard A. Wilson, 76, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023. He was born on October 29, 1946 in Akron, OH to the late Loring and Margaret Wilson. He was a graduate of Kent State University and University of Akron Law School. Richard practiced his entire 41 year law career in Kent. He was appointed one of the four Akron US bankruptcy trustees in the fall of 1978 by the justice department and continued until his retirement in 2013. Dick was a veteran of the United States Army who served in...

Jason Lee Jeffers Sr., age 43, of Kent, OH, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at his home. Jason was born November 28, 1979 in Ashtabula, OH to James Jeffers and Darlene Lister.  Jason enjoyed spending quality time with his family, especially his boys.  He met the love of his life when he was 21, and their relationship/marriage bloomed for almost 23 years.  He enjoyed cooking, he made some of the best meals that his friends and family have ever...

Keith A. Ruttan, 85, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.  A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 3:00PM at Bissler and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory.  Visitation will be prior to the service, from 1:00-3:00PM at the funeral home.  The full obituary will run at a later date. Arrangements in the care of Bissler and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory.

James “Jim” Sawyer, lifelong resident of Kent, OH, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Jim was the fifth of nine children born to Ed and Beth Sawyer on August 15, 1931.  Jim was a graduate of the Kent City School System beginning at St. Patrick’s School and ultimately attaining a Master’s in Education from Kent State University after being drafted and serving in the United States Army. Jim’s professional career began as a custodian for the Kent City...