Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Jan 28, 2023

Maynard Arthur “Art” Welch, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Woodlands at Robinson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ravenna.  He was born on April 11, 1932 in Bremen, Fairfield County, Ohio to the late O. Maynard and Treva H. (Feeback) Welch, sharing his birth date with his mother.

Art graduated from Delta High...

Jan 25, 2023

Sandra Jean Berisford, 78, of Smyrna, TN, formerly of Kent, OH, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  She was born in Bedford, PA on March 2, 1944 and grew up on a farm.  Sandra was a country girl at heart and always enjoyed raising her chickens and loved her dogs dearly.  She spent many years working at Seal...

Jan 23, 2023

William “Billy” J. Hall, 71, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023.  He is survived by his siblings: Janice M. Hall Hogan (Earl), Diane R. Hall Nigh (Jim), Theresa A. Hall Petersen (Steve), Daniel R. Hall (Chris), Sharon L. Hall, David M. Ballis, Nina M. Ballis Goodlet, BethAnn Ballis Tribelhorn (James), James W. Ballis, and Scharlotte H. Ballis Medhurst...

Jan 18, 2023

James “Jim” Robert Kozlowski, age 55, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on January 18, 2023. Jim was born on February 2, 1967 in Akron, Ohio to parents, Paul and Lois Kozlowski.

Jim was known by his family and friends as a gentle and kind soul, who was truly loved by family and friends. Jim was a graduate...

Jan 17, 2023

Yvonne Therese (Jacobs) Chord, 66, passed away after a brief illness Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

She was born on August 23, 1956, in Kent, Ohio to Frederick Carl & the late Dorothy Ann (Marxen) Jacobs.

Yvonne graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1974, where she enjoyed music and playing clarinet in the school band.  ...

Jan 16, 2023

David Michael Horner, age 68, of Kent, OH, died on Monday, January 16, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center.

David was born March 10, 1954 in Ravenna, OH to the late Donald and Marian (Brunswick) Horner.

David served 30 years as a City of Akron employee starting at the Waste-Water Division and eventually retiring from...

Jan 16, 2023

Nancy Jo Meloy, age 80, of Canal Fulton, OH, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, surrounded by family at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center.

Nancy was born February 14, 1942, in Akron, OH, to James and Beatrice (Stone) Smith.

Nancy loved dogs, especially her Maggie, going out to eat with friends and...

Jan 12, 2023

Carmel Rita (Pappano) DiMauro, 93, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on January 12, 2023.  She was born on November 9, 1929, in Akron to the late Nicholas and Marie Pappano.  On May 3, 1952, Carmel married the love of her life, Robert DiMauro, at St. Martha Church. Their love story lasted over 62...

Jan 9, 2023

Michael D. Stefanchik, 89, of Kent, passed away on January 9, 2023. Michael was born in Euclid, Ohio on July 22, 1933 to the late Mike and Mary Stefanchik (nee Hritkzo). He was a graduate of Euclid High School and Kent State University with a degree in Accounting. Following college, he served as an officer in the United States...

Jan 4, 2023

Richard Blair, 71, died in Las Vegas, NV, January 4, 2023, after a 9 year battle with cancer.

Richard, a former Kent resident and a graduate of Kent State University, is survived by his brother, William Blair.  His parents were the late Richard (1995) and Luella Blair (2019), owners of the former Kent Office Supply on West...

Jan 2, 2023

Ray of sunshine and beloved son, Jamison “Jami” Floyd Rice (9 months) passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023, in the arms of Mallory Derbfuss and Jesse Rice, his parents.

Jami’s passing came after a long and difficult battle with Congenital Heart Disease. Through his journey Jamison became a pioneer in Pediatric Cardiology. A new method of ...

2023

Elizabeth “Liz” Anne (Sweeney) (Ryan) Blaha, born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 24, 1950 and currently a resident of Buffalo Valley, Tennessee passed away October 3, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. She was a 1968 graduate of Holy Name High School in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend who will be greatly missed....

2023

Richard E. Haas, age 74, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at his home. He was born October 15, 1948 in East Rochester, Ohio to the late Dalton and Hazel Haas.

He was an avid Cleveland Guardians fan. He loved birdwatching, his cat, and two dogs.

Richard is survived by his wife, Carol; sons, Aaron...

Jan 1, 2023

Susan Louise “Sue” Jeffers, born September 3, 1964, passed away on January 1, 2023, due to a devastating hemorrhagic stroke.  Even in her passing Sue continues to help others by being an organ and tissue donor.

Sue was an accomplished musician and songwriter. Throughout the pandemic she brightened our lives and made us feel less alone with...

Dec 31, 2022

Donald Campbell Dykes of Kent, Ohio, died on December 31, 2022, at the age of 80, following a battle with cancer.

He was born in 1942 in Richmond, Kentucky to Marian and Jimmy Dykes. Donald was an avid lover of golf, Kentucky basketball, and a good scotch. He earned his undergraduate degree in mathematics from Eastern Kentucky...

Dec 29, 2022

David Wesley Wright, age 68, of Kent, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022, with his family by his side.

He was born April 3, 1954, in Hammond, IN; son of the late Glenn W. and Helen (nee Scheetz) Wright. David graduated from Stow High School. He was a hardworking union carpenter. He was very proud...

Dec 26, 2022

Pat Smith, age 71, passed away on December 26th, 2022. He was born in Wooster, Ohio on November 16th, 1951 to parents Clair "Smitty" Smith and June (Hunt) Smith. He was a devoted husband, father, and Papa.  Pat worked for over twenty years at Smithers Oasis followed by over 20 years at Kronos, and he continued helping Kronos clients...

Dec 25, 2022

Albert F. Auth, age 79, of Rootstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

He was born September 14, 1943, in Cleveland, son of the late Robert J. and Marjorie Auth (Black). He was a proud United States Army veteran. Albert was an avid reader and Cleveland Indian’s Baseball fan. He loved vintage muscle cars and...

Dec 21, 2022

Laura Lewis, 29, of Akron, Ohio sadly left us unexpectedly on December 21st 2022. She is survived by mother Brenda, sisters Amy and Rebecca, brother Brian, and nephews Mason and Kyler. A private funeral service will be held in her honor on Monday December 26, 2022.

Services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory ...

Dec 19, 2022

Wendy Rae Lawrence, age 46, of Kent, OH, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Wendy was born May 24, 1976 in Ravenna, OH to Richard and Barbara (Seiger) Doak Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Marissa Lawrence, father, Richard (Tammy) Doak Jr; mother, Barbara Doak; sister, Tina Carver;...