Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Jun 29, 2023

Jeffrey Paul Englehart, 56, of Cleveland, died peacefully June 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born June 18, 1967, in Ravenna, Ohio, Jeff grew up in Kent, Ohio, graduating from Theodore Roosevelt High School and Kent State University. He was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity where he established lasting friendships and brotherhood. Following in the footsteps...

Jun 28, 2023

Emilio Dante Ferrara passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. He was born in Kent, Ohio on December 10, 1937.  He is celebrated by Margaret, his wife of 58 years, and six children Ryan (Lori Schwender) Ferrara, Garret (Michele Tekieli) Ferrara, Eric (Nancy Shehata) Ferrara, Erin (Brian) Hebb, Kyle (Adrien Gallo) Ferrara, Emele (Eric Manfrass) Ferrara; grandchildren Evan and...

Jun 26, 2023

“United with the love of his life once again.”

James “Jim” Harold Brawley, 84, of Salem, passed away at his home, in the company of his loving family, on Monday, June 26th 2023. He was born in Durst, Georgia to John Harrison and Ethel Mae Brawley. He moved to Kent as a young boy, graduated from Kent...

Jun 19, 2023

Martha Louise Wilcox, age 101, formerly of Streetsboro and Green, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at the Avenue at Aurora.  She was born March 9, 1922 in Streetsboro, Ohio to the late Osman and Clara Louise Thomas.

Martha graduated from Streetsboro High School and studied Library Science at Kent State University. She was a librarian for...

Jun 18, 2023

Wilma Irene DeLeone (Stecz), 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Kent Ridge Senior Living.  She was born in Barberton, OH to the late Michael Stecz and Suzhanne (Runyak) Stecz in 1929.  She graduated from Barberton High School in 1947 and lived there until 1953, before marrying husband, James.  Afterwards they moved their family to Kent...

Jun 15, 2023

Emma Jane Fulmer “Jane”, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at KentRidge Senior Living.  She was born on December 8, 1924 in Ravenna to the late Gilbert and Grace (Anspaugh) Kehner and was a 1942 graduate of Ravenna High School.

She retired from the office of L.C. Couchman M.D. after 20 years of employment as a...

Jun 11, 2023

Virginia E. Sommers, 90, of Kent, passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday, June 11, 2023.  She was born in Cuyahoga Falls on January 31, 1933 to the late Walter and Grace Stephans and was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Virginia was an active member of Christ Church Hudson and a member of the...

Jun 11, 2023

Mr. Richard Hohlt “Dick” Carter, age 79 of Griffin, Georgia, formally of Kent, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Brightmoor Hospice.  Dick was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 14, 1944.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Laten Carter and Minnie Rhea Hohlt Carter; and brother, Robert Carter.

Dick married his high ...

Jun 11, 2023

Melissa Walton was born October 7th, 1988 in Akron, Ohio to her parents Diana Walton and Michael Walton. She passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 11th, 2023. She is survived by her two brothers Greg Sandera and Keith Sandera; and her sister Sheila Sandera. She was preceded in death by her sister Theresa Walton. A small gathering for a...

Jun 10, 2023

Aljuwon-Saadiq Jonathan Eiland Sims born on September 29, 1998 in Cleveland, Ohio to Serita J. Eiland (Sims) and the late Alphonzo Sims Jr both of Cleveland, Ohio. Aljuwon was known by loved ones as "Wonnie" and received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on October 20, 2002 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church of Cleveland, Ohio. His primary education was provided...

Jun 9, 2023

Jacob Michael Steuer, 69, of Uniontown, OH, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 9, 2023. Born on November 22, 1953, in Bedford, OH, he was a graduate of Streetsboro High School and attended Youngstown State University on a football scholarship and continued his education at Kent State University.  While his friends knew him as “Doo” his...

Jun 6, 2023

Jon Paul Craven was born on April 30th, 1959 and passed away peacefully on June 6th, 2023 with his much loved niece, Levi, by his side.

Jon grew up in Kent, Ohio, the only boy in a house filled with sisters. He reveled in his childhood…climbing trees, camping out, fishing with Grandpa, riding his bike from sunup...

Jun 6, 2023

Marilyn Ann Hodar (Ahlin), age 76, of Kent, passed away on June 6, 2023. She was born February 18, 1947, in Mayfield Hts., Ohio, to the late Frank and Matilda Ahlin.

She graduated from Notre Dame College and taught French until moving to Kent with husband Kenneth Hodar. Marilyn was the most incredible mother to her children,...

Jun 2, 2023

Christopher D. Malone, age 48 of Stow, passed away June 2, 2023 at UH Cleveland Medical Center. He was born May 20, 1975 in Akron, Ohio to Timothy and Janis Malone.

Biggest heart, tender soul. Faithful son, brother, and wise councilman to countless automotive industry professionals in northeast Ohio and the entire Midwest. Lived life with a...

Jun 1, 2023

Theresa Marie Hayes (Walton) was born January 21st, 1980 in Akron, Ohio to her parents Diana and Michael Walton. She passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 1st, 2023.

She served for four years in the United States Army and fought during the war in Afghanistan. She lived in South Carolina with her husband, Jacob Hayes. Also surviving...

May 31, 2023

Linda Sharon Saladin, 79, of Brimfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Altercare Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center. Sharon was born in East Liberty, OH on March 3, 1944 to the late James and Dora Miller. Sharon worked as a beautician for several years before starting her family and later embarked on adventures across the country, living in five...

May 31, 2023

Thomas W. Ziel, age 82 of Kent, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at his home. He was born July 17, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Walter and Regina Zielachowski.

Tom served in the US Coast Guard and was an executive at ALCOA until his retirement. He was an avid golfer, world traveler, and...

May 30, 2023

James Henry of Kent passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, just 8 weeks after the passing of his wife of 67 years Joann. He was 90 years old.

He was born March 3, 1933, the son of the late Alfred Henry, Evelyn Blackstone and stepson of Pauline Henry and Charles Blackstone.

He enlisted at...

May 30, 2023

Mary Lear Nitzsche, 78, of Kent, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2023 at The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  She was born on January 20, 1945 in Seattle, WA to the late Clinton “Ike” and Catherine Kilbourne.  Mary earned a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University.  She loved her flowers, was an avid gardener and quilter and member...

May 28, 2023

Steven J. Howe, 71, of Kent, passed away on May 28, 2023.

He was born on August 31, 1951, in Flint, Michigan to George and Patricia (Watt) Howe.

Steve worked over 4 decades as a certified operator for drinking water and wastewater treatment plants.  He was very passionate about the industry and enjoyed going to...