Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Dec 30, 2023

Douglas Heisterman, 66, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side.  He was born in Dayton, OH on June 2, 1957 to the late Robert and Susan Heisterman.  Doug went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University.  He was an avid football...

Dec 26, 2023

Dr. Jere Conrad Sitko, 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Brady Lake on December 14, 1950 to the late Michael and Joyce (Geisinger) Sitko. A graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School in 1969, Jere went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in French and then a master’s degree in...

Dec 24, 2023

Betty Hoopes, age 103, died December 24, 2023 in Ravenna, Ohio.   Born August 11, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio, She was the daughter of Henry and Bertha Forster and 1938 graduate of Hiram High School. Betty lived most of her adult life in Mantua. She was a talented seamstress, enjoyed traveling, ballroom dancing and doing puzzles.  A 69-year member of...

Dec 23, 2023

Lynnda Wolf Hoefler, age 70 was born in Kenmore, NY and died in Stow, Ohio on December 23rd, 2023.

She was preceded by her parents Harvey and Winifred (Foley) Wolf. Lynnda graduated from West Genesee High School in Camillus, NY in 1972.

She was a proud member of the renowned Wildcat Marching Band and returned...

Dec 23, 2023

Kenneth E. Heller, 83, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.  He was born in Millersburg, OH on July 6, 1940, to the late Ray and Ruth Heller.  Kenny was a 1960 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1962-1965.

Following...

Dec 22, 2023

Margie Faye Homer (nee West) passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023 at the age of 88 due to complications from Covid.  Waiting to greet her at heavens gate was her loving husband of 55 years, John Homer, son Randy J. Homer, parents Tom and Ida West, brothers Vernon, Tommy, Marvin and Ted West and, of course, Elvis who...

Dec 20, 2023

Gene A. Gant, 86, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Hospice of the Western Reserve in Medina, OH.  He was born in Brownsville, PA on June 6, 1937, where he lived, worked, played football, played in the band and was on student council until graduating from Redstone High School in May 1955. The next...

Dec 17, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Kaczmarek, 72, of Ravenna, passed away at home, peacefully in his sleep after a 3 year battle with cancer, on Sunday, December 17, 2023. He was born in Cleveland on December 31, 1950 to the late Bernard and Sophie Kaczmarek. A graduate of Cuyahoga Heights High School, he went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Cleveland...

Dec 16, 2023

Robert “Bob” Lee Saladin, 80, of Brimfield, Ohio passed away at home on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Bob was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Richard and Anna Saladin. He retired after a long career in management, consulting and entrepreneurship in the plastics extrusion industry.

Bob enjoyed fishing, golf, church fellowship, and time with his family....

Dec 16, 2023

Doris Selma Roe, age 98, of Tallmadge, OH, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at her home.

Doris was born September 11, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Frank and Lyda (Schafer) Friedman.

Doris affectionally called “Muttma” for the past 50 years lived life to the fullest. She was a pioneer in women’s...

Dec 14, 2023

On December 14, 2023, Terry L. Wright, 68, of Kent, left this world to meet the Lord. Born on March 2, 1955, in Ravenna to Bennie and Robbie Wright, Terry graduated from Kent Theodore Roosevelt and embarked on a journey that touched the lives of many. Terry was a devoted husband to his wife, Carol, for 38 years. He...

Dec 9, 2023

Gunda Angelone, who went by Christa, a long-time resident of Frederick, MD, passed away on December 9, 2023 in Kent, Ohio with her son, Erik, by her side. Christa was born in Sorau, Germany on February 27, 1942 to Erich and Hertha Schreiber. After graduating with a degree in teaching from Goethe University Frankfurt and relocating to the United...

Dec 3, 2023

Dianne Centa, 77, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.  She was born in Wadsworth, OH on October 14, 1946 to the late Mike and Mary Centa and was a senior library associate at Kent State University, until her retirement in 2020.

Dianne was a proud member and state representative of the FFRF (Freedom From...

Dec 2, 2023

Helen Y. DellaVecchia, 98, of Kent, OH, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023.  She was born in Latrobe, PA on October 22, 1925 to the late Amato and Michelina Carbonara.  In her younger years, Helen was a beautician.  After starting a family, they relocated to Greenville, PA where she worked as a nurses aide at St. Paul Nursing...

Nov 30, 2023

Bonnie L. Weill, 67, of Kent, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023.  She was born in Mineola, NY on February 6, 1956 to the late Leo and Patricia Weill.

Bonnie earned her bachelor’s degree from Hiram College and was employed as a Therapeutic Program Worker with Warrensville Developmental Center for 29 years.  She was a member...

Nov 30, 2023

William R. Novak, 98, of Dover, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, OH.  He was born in Alliance, OH on April 24, 1925 to the late William and Mary Novak.

He was employed as a truck driver for several years.  William enjoyed bowling, golf, fishing, camping and watching...

Nov 28, 2023

Kevin Kerns, age 63 years, died unexpectedly at home in Kent, Ohio on November 28, 2023.  He was born in Cleveland on September 12, 1960. Kevin was a lifelong learner who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (University of Akron, Magna Cum Laude) and a Master of Arts degree in Public Affairs (Indiana University). He worked mostly...

Nov 28, 2023

Renee Ewing, 74, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.  She was born in Tallmadge on July 28, 1949, to the late Howard and Leoma Sackett.  Renee enjoyed playing cards, bowling, and golf.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her...

Nov 28, 2023

Shirley Sue Dillon, age 77, of Kent, OH, passed away after a long battle with dementia surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at her home.

Shirley was born March 27, 1946 in Massillon, OH to the late Harry and Wilma (Holdren) Taylor.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Lanty Dillon...

Nov 28, 2023

Nancy Rhodes (nee Shaffer), age 69, of Kent, OH passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 after a long battle with Pancreatic cancer.

Nancy was born March 7, 1954 to Orville and Helen Shaffer, of Kent. She graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1972 and went on to spend her working years in...