Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Sep 15, 2014

Barbara K. Starkey, 66, of Kent, died Monday, September 15, 2014 at her home. She was born April 7, 1948 in Canton, to Robert and Kathryn (Graening) Heakin. Barbara was a member of the Lake Brady United Methodist Church. She was an animal lover especially her dogs and she also loved "I Love Lucy." Barbara enjoyed spending time with her...

Sep 12, 2014

Brian Lee Giles, 55, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Akron on February 14, 1959 to Ernest Junior Giles and the late Emagene Elaine Giles, Brian was an avid sports fan, athletic, and patriotic, working for 13 years as the regional sales manager for National...

Sep 9, 2014

Leah Marie Sly, 88, of Kent, died Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at her home. She was born January 15, 1926 in Bulpitt, IL to John Thomas and Margaret (Lee) Crocker. She is survived by her sons, Thomas (Mary) Sly of Kent and Robert W. Sly of Naples, FL.; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and sister, Wanda Jean Anderson of Santa...

Sep 9, 2014

Isidore J. Berarducci, 84, of Ravenna, died peacefully Tuesday, September 9, 2014, with his family by his side, at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born May 9, 1930 in Follansbee, WV to Nicola and Italia (Monaco) Berarducci. Isidore was a member of St. Anthony Church in Follansbee, WV and Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. He was a scoutmaster for many...

Sep 8, 2014

Kathryn M. Carano, 70, of Akron, died Monday, September 8, 2014 at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. She was born September 6, 1944 in Ravenna, to Stanley R. and Viola Marie (Rhodes) Pudloski. She graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School class of 1962. Kathryn was a member of the Sanctuary Church in Cuyahoga Falls and also attended West Market Fellowship. She...

Sep 7, 2014

Dolores E. Wiard, 75, of Kent, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born March 3, 1939 in Conneautville, PA to Lyle and Mary (Snyder) Copeland. Dolores attended Riverwood Community Chapel. She was a member of the Art Class at the Ravenna Senior Center and enjoyed crocheting. Dolores enjoyed spending time with her...

Sep 7, 2014

Emilia C. Rodriguez, 86, of Aurora, died Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Hillcrest Hospital.

She was born May 27, 1928 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to Amadeo and Marcela (Gonzalez) Campos.

She is survived by son, Marcus Pizarro of Ravenna; granddaughter, Victoria Pizarro of Stow; niece, Noemi Frankiewicz of Sheffield Lake; brothers, Edward Campos of Fort...

Sep 3, 2014

Carole E. Hoover, 73, of Brady Lake Village, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family after an eight month illness. She was born September 11, 1940 in Youngstown to Harold and Elizabeth (Curtis) Baird. She served as and retired as the executive secretary to the President of Schneller, Inc. She was a former member of...

Sep 2, 2014

Ronald Lee Gardner, 83 of Kent, Ohio passed away September 2, 2014, in the house he built 60 years ago surrounded by his loving family. Ron was a retired Kent postal worker and a proud Korean War Veteran. He was a long-time member of the VFW, American Legion, Knights of Columbus and St. Patrick's Church. Preceded in death by his...

Aug 29, 2014

Catherine A. "Katy" Gontero, a loving and dedicated mother, 85, of Kent, died Friday, August 29, 2014 at Gables at KentRidge. She was born October 10, 1928 in Cleveland to Peter and Beatrice (Fanelli) Viola. She loved growing up in Vermillion and was doted on by her aunts and uncles. She graduated from Ohio University with an education degree. She...

Aug 28, 2014

Beth (Gonos) Hodgeman, 22, passed away unexpectedly. Beth was a life-long resident of Kent and had just moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia to begin a new chapter with her husband Eric. Beth was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and Kent State University. She was a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. Her friends and family were precious...

Aug 28, 2014

Rose M. Frisina, 91, of Kent, died Thursday, August 28, 2014 at KentRidge At Golden Pond. She was born June 26, 1923 in Kent, to Domenico and Frances (Filomena) France. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent. Rose was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her...

Aug 26, 2014

Alice Mary Elizabeth Peterhansen, 90, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at her home. She was born December 12, 1923 in Ravenna, to Pasquale and Gionenna (Gsue) DeGregio. Alice graduated from Kent Roosevelt H.S in 1942. Alice was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, a Kardic Kid through and through, Brian Sipe could do no wrong. Alice could call the...

Aug 26, 2014

Blanche Pollock, 98, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Woodlands at Robinson. She was born August 16, 1916 in Cotton Grove, NC to Charlie C. and Sallie (Warfford) Wrenn. Blanche attended Catawba College, then Presbyterian Hospital where she received her RN degree. Her nursing career spanned many areas of medicine including psychiatric nursing, private duty nursing, eye, ear...

Aug 25, 2014

John J. Staud, 99, a 64 year resident of Kent died Monday, August 25, 2014. He was born on March 13, 1915 to John and Regina (Rahl) Staud of Elkins, WV. He graduated from Elkins High School. John married his wife Virginia in 1936. John worked at Wallace Bakery and Westinghouse before joining Gougler Machine, from which he retired in...

Aug 13, 2014

Daniel M. Boyle, 66, of Brady Lake, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014. He was born June 23, 1948 in Akron to Glenn R. and Betty Lou (Marteney) Boyle. Daniel was the owner of Boyle's Automotive. He was an avid collector and active with the Innocence Project. He is survived by son, Harold (Carla) Boyle of Ravenna; daughter, Loreal; grandchildren, Elizibeth,...

Aug 10, 2014

Hazel B. Shea, 93, of Wilson, NC and formally of Rootstown, died Sunday, August 10, at home. She was born November 8, 1920 in Tuppers Plains to Henry and Ethel (Boles) Linthicum. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Tallmadge. During WWII, Hazel worked at Goodyear Aircraft, building B-25 and B-29 bombers. She was a "Rosie the Riveter."...

Aug 9, 2014

Ruth E. Patton, 74, of Kent, died Saturday, August 9, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was born June 20, 1940 in Ashtabula, to Harry and Esther (Lundi) Anderson. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. She is survived by sons, Jeffrey (Megan) Patton of Lake Oswego, OR and Michael (Becky) Patton of Cuyahoga Falls; daughter, Shelby...

Aug 8, 2014

Mary Ann Brandt, 72, of Kent, died Friday, August 8, 2014 at KentRidge at Golden Pond. She was born January 10, 1942 in Northampton, PA to Joseph and Mary (Frisch) Teklits. She is survived by her husband, Paul Brandt, whom she married on September 21, 1974; daughter, Kathryn (Dan) Perrico of Northfield Center; grandchildren, Taylor, Ryan and Sydney; and brother,...

Aug 6, 2014

Robert "Bob" James Kish Sr., passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2014. Robert was born on August 17, 1937 in Clymer, PA, to Helen and Lewis Kish. He moved out to Kent at the age of 19, where he lived for most of his life. Robert was a member of St. Patrick's Church. He was also a member of the...