Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Nov 17, 2024

Arnett Gregory, born on August 11, 1951 in Cleveland, peacefully passed away at his home in Kent, on Sunday, November 17, 2024, with his loving wife by his side.

He was a hardworking, dedicated family man. Arnett retired from Kent State University after 30 years as the Superintendent of Maintenance. He took great pride in all he did, but nothing brought...

Nov 11, 2024

Our Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, family matriarch and exemplar Marian Ruth (Ribelin) Saxe passed away November 11, 2024, while in the care of hospice after a fall and subsequent stroke. Born in Kent, Ohio in April of 1928, during her favorite season of spring, she graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1946. As a student, she was an...

Nov 10, 2024

Lori Mastroine, 59, passed away peacefully in her home in Kent, OH, on November 10, 2024, surrounded by loving family. 

Born on September 29, 1965, in Ravenna, Lori touched the lives of many through her kindness, intelligence, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.

Lori was a cherished member of her community, admired for her generous spirit and her remarkable...

Nov 9, 2024

Milton Gregory Schwenk, 75, of Concord, Massachusetts, and formerly of Hudson, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

 Born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 16, 1949 to the late Milton Caspar Schwenk and Ruth Caroline Schwenk, he was raised on his family farm in Windham, and understood the value of hard work. From an early...

Nov 7, 2024

Victoria “Vicki” Lynn Faith - Loving Daughter, Mother, and Grammy, passed away surrounded by her children in her home on November 7th, 2024, after a long hard-fought battle with cancer.Victoria was born to Raymond LaMont Palmer and Mary Virginia (Palmer) Bronson in Akron, Ohio on August 2nd, 1949. Following her biological father’s untimely passing when she was 5, she was...

Nov 5, 2024

James J. Best Jr., 85, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Longmeadow Care Center. He was born in Chicago, IL on December 14, 1938 and earned his PhD in political science from the University of North Carolina. Jim was a political science professor for 30 years, the last 27 years of his career was spent at...

Oct 30, 2024

Joel Jack Wood, age 44, of Northfield, OH, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Joel was born September 4, 1980 in Akron, OH to Robert and Barbara (Brewer) Wood. Joel will be remembered as a beloved Brother, Uncle and friend. Joel was a passionate outdoorsman, cat lover, history buff, chef and proud blue-collar worker. 

Joel is survived by his parents; his...

Oct 29, 2024

Linda Mary Scontrino - Loving Mother, Wife, Maw-maw and friend, passed away surrounded by loved ones in her home on October 29, 2024, only 3 weeks and 3 hours apart from her husband of 65 years, after a long hard-fought battle with Kidney and lung disease.

Linda was born to the late Lawrence and Dorothy Castillon in New Orleans, La. on...

Oct 29, 2024

Mary “Mitzie” Bise, 85, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the comfort of her home, with her daughters Tami and Laura by her side. She was born in Baltimore, MD on December 12, 1938 to the late Earl R. and Lillian E. Styche. Mitzie was employed at the Stow Public Library for 12 years. She retired...

Oct 27, 2024

Bonnie Gromman, 78, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the Arbors at Stow.  She was born in Cambridge, OH on March 10, 1946 to the late Ross and Ethel Bricker.  Bonnie earned a master’s degree and was one class short of her PhD.  She was a Philosophy professor at different colleges over the years, including...

Oct 23, 2024

Walter D. Nicholson, 98, left to join his wife in Heaven on October 23, 2024, less than five weeks after her passing. Born in Cleveland, Georgia on May 4, 1926, he was the son of Ruby Meaders Allen and Carlton Allen. His parents divorced early in his young life, and he spent much of his very early years in PA...

Oct 23, 2024

Mary Ann Zalewski, age 83, of Kent, OH, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at home on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Mary Ann was born February 7, 1941, in Ravenna, OH to the late Chester and Mary (McMahon) Leslie.

After growing up on a farm in Lisbon, OH, Mary Ann moved back to Kent, OH...

Oct 21, 2024

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Simmons, age 73, passed away Monday October 21st, 2024 at her home in Rootstown, OH. Becky was born January 29th, 1951 in Ravenna, OH to parents Walter and Margeret Laskos. Becky was the oldest of four siblings to her brother, Frank; and sisters, Mary and Coletta. She was also a loving mother to her son, Christopher Wawrin.

Becky...

Oct 21, 2024

Phyllis Jean Baker, 90, of Kent, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Altercare Post Acute Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Kokomo, IN to the late Ralph and Ola Harris and was a 1952 graduate of Kokomo High School.  Phyllis went on to attend Purdue University, San Mateo Community College and Kent State University.  She was an...

Oct 19, 2024

Robert A. Wesney, 69, of Garrettsville, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Pinnacle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Zanesville, OH on December 19, 1954 to the late Robert and Dorothy Wesney.

Robert was employed as an auto worker at the Chrysler Stamping Plant for 34 years, retiring in 2007.  He was...

Oct 19, 2024

Kenneth B. Nowack, 75, of Hudson, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic Justin T. Rogers Hospice Center.  He was born in Cleveland, OH on July 10, 1949 to the late Donald and Audrey Nowack and was a 1967 graduate of Garfield Heights High School.

Ken went on to earn his bachelor’s degree...

Oct 18, 2024

Pamela Charl Clemens, age 77 of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, following an extended illness.  She was born on February 24, 1948, in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles and Evelyn (Baker) Ruston and attended Ohio State University and the University of Akron.

Pam enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren.  It...

Oct 16, 2024

Susan Marie France, age 62, of Stow, OH, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at her home.

Susan was born April 6, 1962 in Ravenna, OH, to the late Lawrence and Janet (Burridge) Shanley. She is a graduate from Kent Roosevelt High School. She spent the last 22 years working for Akron General.

Sue...

Oct 15, 2024

Mary Linda “Linda” (Gallagher) Thomas, 76, a longtime resident of Mt. Pocono, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in Ravenna, OH.

She was born in Scranton, PA and graduated from Scranton Central Catholic in 1967.

Following graduation, Linda began her career at Bushkill Falls Resort and worked for many years in the hospitality...

Oct 15, 2024

Shirley A. Suntheimer, 95, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.  She was born in Canton on September 8, 1929 to the late Harry and Doris Swords.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, William Suntheimer on August 17, 2024 and her son...