Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory

04/30/2026

Gene "Barry" Blankenship

KENT - Gene “Barry” Blankenship, 82, died peacefully on April 25, 2026, after 6 years of declining health. Through it all, he remained courageous and remarkably upbeat, even trying to reassure his family with his last words, “I’m fine so far!” Barry was born on March 20th, 1944, to the late Claude and Mae (Martin) Blankenship in Buckhannon, WV. He graduated from WV Wesleyan College where he met his future wife, LeeAnn (Bennett). They recently celebrated 59 years of marriage....

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04/29/2026

James Doney

James "Jim" R. Doney, age 68, long time resident of Kent, OH, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Western Reserve Hospital. Jim was born July 14, 1957 in Akron, OH to Roy and Shirley (Bickler) Doney. Jim loved the outdoors. He could be seen going for walks around the neighborhood and would say "Hi" to everyone he saw. He loved to sit in his sunroom, watch the birds, and feed the deer and squirrels in his yard. His...

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04/28/2026

Frederick J. George

Frederick Johnston George, Jr., a deeply loved dad, grandpa, brother, friend and coach, passed away on April 20, 2026, at age 84. Born on November 7, 1941 to Frederick and Velma George in Cleveland, Ohio, Fred graduated from Cathedral Latin High School in 1959 and John Carroll University in 1964, where he played basketball. He received his Master’s in Administration from Cleveland State University in 1973. Fred taught and coached at West Tech High School in Cleveland, Ohio, where he...

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04/27/2026

Sally Ann Schumann

Sally A. Schumann, 83, of Kent, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at KentRidge Senior Living following complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Steubenville on October 25, 1942, she was a proud 1960 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and a longtime resident of the Kent community. Sally enjoyed a life filled with family, travel, and music. She loved to dance, to cook, and to bring people together—especially during the holidays. Her Thanksgiving and Christmas meals were...

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04/25/2026

Thomas R. Hyldahl

Thomas Robert Hyldahl passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, still pondering questions with elusive answers. Born June 13, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio, Tom spent much of his formative years in various residences, including foster homes and orphanages. He was adopted by Robert and Helen (Fath) Hyldahl in 1941 when he was five. Raised as an only child eager for friends and companionship, Tom came to discover in the past two decades that, ironically, he had a multitude of half-siblings,...

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04/20/2026

Robert J. Speer

Robert J. Speer, 63, of Ravenna, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Summa Hospital in Akron, Ohio after several months of failing health. He was born on October 22, 1962 in Stuttgart, Germany to Helene and the late Joseph Speer. Bob grew up in Tallmadge, Ohio where he was an All-State baseball player in high school. He was a CNC machinist and mold maker his entire life working primarily at his family's machine shop, Diamond Mold and Die...

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04/17/2026

David Lee Baker

David Lee Baker of Kent, Ohio, passed away in his home on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The oldest son of Robert and Annette Baker of Akron, he was born on October 11, 1947. Dave was a graduate of Copley High School, served in the United States Air Force in the late 1960's and went on to Kent State University where he earned a Doctorate degree from the College of Business in 2012. Dave is survived by a brother and sister-in-law,...

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04/16/2026

Marie A. Whaley

Marie A. Whaley, 72, of Kent, Ohio, while surrounded with love, transitioned peacefully to the next life on April 12th, 2026. Born in Rapid City, South Dakota on June 13th, 1953, Marie’s early life would have her travelling both through the United States and internationally following her father’s Air Force career, including a much reminisced-about three-year span in Morocco. Once settled back in Ohio, Marie attended Wright State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts. Soon after, she would find...

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04/13/2026

In Loving Memory of Sharon Akins

04/13/2026

Douglas David Martin

Douglas David Martin, age 67, of Kent, OH, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at UH Portage Medical Center. Douglas was born August 12, 1958 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to the late John and Mary Lou (Loncoy) Martin. Known for his hard work ethic, Douglas worked as a tow motor operator for Terry’s Tire Town for 30 years. He had a love of the outdoors, camping, family and most of all his love for his wife,...

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04/09/2026

Sharon Ann Akins

Sharon Ann Akins, 81, of Kent, Ohio, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Sharon was born in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Alfred and Ada (Muster) Lenke and older sister of William (Debra) Lenke. She was the beloved wife of Terry Akins for 69 years; loving mother of Noelle (Steve) Fortenberry, Kristian (April) Akins, and Andrea (Eric) Cookson; and cherished grandma of Nicholas Akins Biebelhausen and Fremont, Courage, and Shepherd Cookson. Sharon...

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04/07/2026

Jacqueline H. Thissen

Jacqueline H. Thissen, 90, of Munroe Falls, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. She was born in Cleveland on June 20, 1935 to the late John and Lucy Howat. Jackie proudly served in the United States Navy from 1953-1955. She was employed in clerical work and was raised in the Methodist faith. She enjoyed flower arranging, sewing and bowling and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded...

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