Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Nov 2, 2023

Harry James Kirkland, 73, of Rootstown, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.  He was born in Akron on February 3, 1950 and proudly served in the United States Navy.

Harry was employed in construction where he worked with heavy equipment and also quality control.  He was a member of American...

Nov 1, 2023

Teresa Lynn Kortyna, age 54, of Kent, OH, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at David Simpson Hospice House.

Teresa was born January 28, 1969 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Eugene and Katina (Moskoyes) Sniadach.

Teresa was the most loving Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister, Aunt and...

Oct 29, 2023

Virginia Moore, 85, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 in the comfort of her home.  She was born on March 23, 1938 in Rochester, NY to the late Emil and Freida Muller.

Virginia earned her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from Kent State University.  She was employed as a social worker and licensed clinical...

Oct 26, 2023

Frank Einholz, age 68, of Stow, OH, died on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Frank was born November 20, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Andrew Einholz and Anna (Loeffler) Einholz.

Frank was an avid Ohio sports fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Liam. He enjoyed traveling...

Oct 18, 2023

James Lewis Krosner “Natural H. Kaboom”, 76, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Kent Health Care.  He was born in Akron, OH on December 24, 1946.  In honoring his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no formal services.

Oct 12, 2023

Henry W. Ailes, age 96, of Kent, OH, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Eden Vista of Stow.

Henry was born October 18, 1926 in Johnstown, PA to the late Elwood and Kathryn (Bingham) Ailes.

Henry “Hank” Ailes was a special person, a kind man who provided for and loved his family.  He...

Oct 11, 2023

Ernest Louis Storch, 73, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Summa Akron City Hospital.  He was born in Ravenna on September 30, 1950 to the late Joseph H. Storch Sr and Mary Elizabeth Storch.  Ernest was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and was employed as a machinist, tool cutter and grinder.

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Oct 7, 2023

Farm boy, high school football player, Navy veteran of WWII, member of the management team who was respected by union workers, political junkie, founding member of the United Methodist Church in Stow, garden club member, amateur darkroom photographer, stained glass artisan, avid birder who chased birds to the Dry Tortugas and beyond, climber of Mt. Washington and the Grand...

Oct 4, 2023

Donald Joseph Englehart, 84, a member of the Brimfield community for over 80 years, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Tamarack Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Ravenna on November 3, 1938 to the late Harley and Eleanor Englehart and was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.

Don was a general...

Oct 4, 2023

Betty Jean Wolff, 88, of Ravenna, Ohio died October 4, 2023, after a brief illness at U.H. Portage in Ravenna.

She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH August 29, 1935, to Maurice and Lulu Kauffman. Jean attended Ravenna City Schools and worked in retail until she met and married Kenneth William Wolff on May 12, 1956. She...

Oct 3, 2023

Garry Wayne Parsons, age 65, of Kent, OH, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his home. Garry was born December 11, 1957 in Akron, OH to Bill and Madie (Baker) Parsons. Garry was a great husband, father, Papa and friend. “King G”  loved fishing, working in his yard, and took pride in caring for...

Oct 2, 2023

Timothy Daly Smith (Tim) wrote his last “30” on Oct. 2, 2023.  He was husband to Jane, father to Randy (Lauren Boice), Rachel (James), and Bryan (Wendy).  Without a doubt, though, his favorite role was Papa to Zeb, Dashiell, Ximin, Eliza, and Liam.  Tim and Jane married in 1966, celebrating 57 years together in June.

Tim was...

Oct 1, 2023

Regina Ann (Geers) McFarland of Brimfield, OH, was called home to be with Jesus on October 1, 2023 at the age of 92.  She was born in Akron, OH to the late Henry and Josephine Geers on May 24, 1931.  Regina graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Akron and married the love of her life, Richard Joseph McFarland...

Sep 30, 2023

Daniel E. Szakal 58, of Kent Ohio, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, September 30, 2023.  Daniel was born May 23, 1965 in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Gloria Szakal.

Dan was the toughest teddy bear you have ever met.  A Navy Veteran and owner/operator of Mobile Glass Services, Daniel was passionate...

Sep 29, 2023

On Friday, September 29, 2023 Michael Finley, loving husband, father, brother, friend, and community member passed away at the age of 59.

Michael was born on January 5, 1964 in Elgin, Illinois to Robert and Margery (Green) Finley.

Michael spent his childhood and school age years in Glen Cove, NY. He received his Bachelor of...

Sep 28, 2023

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...

Sep 27, 2023

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...

Sep 26, 2023

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),...

Sep 26, 2023

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....

Sep 23, 2023

James F. Staud died at his home in Kent on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the age of 83.  He was born in Elkins, West Virginia to the late John and Virginia (Yost) Staud, December 24, 1939.

He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Akron.  Jim earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Kent State University. ...