Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

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...

May 24, 2023

Kenneth Earl Ketcham, age 75, of Kent, OH, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at his home.

Kenneth was born August 31, 1947 in Ashtabula, OH to the late Earl and Margaret (White) Ketcham.

A longtime resident of the Youngstown-Warren, OH area, Kenneth was a potato chip salesman until he retired. He was an...

May 23, 2023

Scott L. Randall, age 54, of Kent, OH, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at his home.

Scott was born November 24, 1968, in Ravenna, OH to the late James and Joan (Dawson) Randall.

Scott was a graduate of Kent State University (bachelor’s degree) and Baruch College (master’s degree) in New York City. He...

May 23, 2023

Christopher N. Korllos, 65, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at UH Lake West Medical Center.  He was born in Warren, OH and earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kent State University.  He was the vice president of Dodd Camera in Cleveland and enjoyed photography and art.

He was a member of...

May 9, 2023

Lawrence C. Young, age 82 of Munroe Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was born November 4, 1940 in Ravenna, OH to the late John and Gladys Ann Young.

Larry served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. He was a Firefighter with East Cleveland Fire Department, was a...

May 8, 2023

Robert L. “Bob” Lindsey, 77, of Ravenna, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Circleville, OH on January 21, 1946 and was a lifelong resident of the Kent/Ravenna area.

He was a mailman in his younger years, and later was the owner/operator of Lindsey’s Bar.  Upon...

May 6, 2023

Bruce William Hansford, age 94, died May 6, 2023. Bruce was born in Kent on June 24, 1928 to Oren Donald Hansford and Nina Goothier and lived in Kent his entire life. He graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1946 and married his high school sweetheart Nancy Greer on October 2, 1948. They raised two children, Susan and...

May 5, 2023

Anne M. Moore (nee Mahoney), passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2023, knowing that she was loved.  She was born on June 23, 1936, at home in Pottsville, PA to the late John and Mary Mahoney.  She was a 1953 graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School.  Anne retired from RXD Pharmacy in Minersville, PA after 25 years of...

May 4, 2023

On the afternoon of May 1, 2023, Jeffrey William Snyder passed away at his home in Kent, Ohio. Born to the late William L. Snyder, and Carole M. Snyder (Frye) on April 2 1959, in Akron Ohio, Jeff is survived and loved by his two children, Margo Harmon (Larry) and Steve Snyder. Also survived by his sister Pam Baughman...

Apr 30, 2023

Heather C. Crow, age 49 of Ravenna, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 30, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born January 6, 1974 in Stow.

She was 1992 graduate of Stow Munroe High School. Heather graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and was involved in a service sorority....

Apr 29, 2023

Dr. Stan H. Christensen, PhD, died on April 29, 2023, at 9:10pm while surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife and lifelong partner of 65 years, Bernie Christensen. Stan leaves behind an incredible legacy of Teaching, Mentoring, Volunteering, drumming, and involvement on several Charity boards.  Stan was a Physics Professor at Kent State University...