Joseph West, 44, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side.  He was born in Ravenna on March 8, 1979 and was employed in cemetery maintenance at Crown Hill Cemetery. Joe was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #2164 and the Ravenna Legion Riders.  He enjoyed motorcycles, football, and demolition derbies.  He lived his best life and did not let fear slow him down.  He loved his bulldogs...

Roger Bruce Shaw, known by Bruce, of Oberlin, Ohio, was born to Roger Morey Shaw and Mary Miller Shaw in Cleveland. They returned to Oberlin where his father was on the faculty until 1946 when his father was asked to head the restoration of authentic history in Germany through the Marshall Plan. He spent ages four-five in Munich and when they returned to the USA, his father accepted a position with the Department of Educational Administration at Kent State University’s College of...

Gloria Jean Ferry (Bianchi), 90, of Kent, Ohio, passed away on September 26, 2023. She was born on February 17, 1933, in Kent, Ohio, to the late Edward and Mary Bianchi. Gloria was a lifelong devoted member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Gloria is survived by her loving children, Linda McColloch (James McColloch), Diana Sferra, Carole Rogers (Donald Rogers), Stephen Sferra Sr. (Lisa Sferra), and Vincent Sferra (Lonea Moore). She will also be dearly missed by her grandchildren: Nicole...

James Michael Woodliff, also known as “Mike”, “Woody” or “Papa” passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2023 after a brave battle with cancer. Born on October 23, 1957 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Joseph and Margaret Woodliff, he was a lifetime resident of Kent, Ohio. Mike graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1976. He always worked hard for his family and retired in February 2023 from a 35-year career at Land O’ Lakes in Kent, Ohio....

Hobert Starcher, 77, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side.  He was born in Portsmouth, VA on October 29, 1945 to the late Rome and Estelle Starcher.  Hobert spent several years employed as a factory worker and as a truck driver. He proudly served in the United States Navy, was an avid Cleveland Sports fan and enjoyed playing softball, bowling and watching classic films.  Hobert will always be remembered...

Connie Belknap, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital, in Murfreesboro, TN. She was born in San Jose, CA but has roots in Ohio, Alabama and Tennessee. She has lived in Rutherford County, TN for the past 26 years.  Connie was a very special woman who was loved by many. She will be very missed by all who loved her. Connie was an amazing mother, sister and aunt, a fantastic grandmother and the best GiGi there ever was. She was also...

Richard McCarty passed away after prolonged illness on September 20, 2023 at age 77.  He loved to cook and have a good time with family and friends.  He will be missed!  No calling hours.  Private prayers.  Services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 West Main Street, Kent, OH 44240.

Basil J. Minott, 92, of Aurora, OH, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in the comfort of his home.  He was born in Kingston, Jamaica on November 16, 1930 to the late George and Ina Minott.  Basil was employed as a watch maker for the Omega Watch Company in New York City for 30 years.  He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed Jazz and Classical music. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Christopher...

Lorraine Kardos, age 78, of Kent, OH, has gone home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Summa Akron City Hospital. Lorraine was born November 27, 1944 in England, to the late Ernest and Lavinia (Morecroft) Little. She was retired from Portage Country Municipal Court. She is survived by her children, Shane (Ann) Kardos of Kent, Robert (Stephanie) Kardos of Cross Lanes, WV, Kimberly (Paul) Holm of Kent, and Jon Kardos of Charleston, WV; her sister, Erika (Alex) Nagy of...

Mary Charlotte Zettelman Greer was born December 2nd, 1941 in Evanston, Illinois and passed away on September 10th, 2023 peacefully at home with her family around her. Mary was the youngest daughter of Elsa Emily Oldberg Zettelman and Henry Joseph Zettelman MD. Mary grew up in Evanston, Illinois and summered with family in Estes Park, Colorado in her formative years with her family and grandparents. Mary graduated from Hiram College after two years of study at Brown University. While at...