Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Nov 17, 2022

Charles E. Brunner III, 75, of Rootstown, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Hospital.  He was born in Ballston Spa, NY on November 17, 1947 to the late Charles E. Jr and Della A. Brunner and was a graduate of Boardman High School.  Charley went on to earn an Associate’s Degree from Youngstown...

Nov 17, 2022

Edith Jane Grund (Muci Palinkas)

AGE: 64 - Passed away at her home after a short/sudden illness from Pancreatic Cancer in Kent, Ohio on November 17, 2022.

Edi (Muci) was the type of person you either hated or loved depending on how much you can absorb from her intense, authentic, and empathic personality. If you...

Nov 14, 2022

Kimberly Hunt, 52, of Akron, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022.  She was born in Warren, OH on August 25, 1970 and relocated to Akron at a young age.  She enjoyed listening to music and taking walks.  Kim loved spending time with her children and will be deeply missed.

She leaves her children, Chad Hunt, Diana...

Nov 12, 2022

Alan Frietchen, age 74, of Ravenna, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 12, 2022.

Alan was born July 27, 1948, in Cleveland, OH to the late George and Alfa (Paterline) Frietchen. Alan graduated Euclid Senior High in 1968. After that, he enlisted into the U.S. Army, served in the Vietnam War, and was a...

Nov 12, 2022

Barbara Jean (Mark) Graham, 78, of Kent, OH, died on Saturday, November 12, 2022.  She was born on May 23, 1944 in Erie, PA to the late Miles and Elizabeth “Betty” Mark and was a 1962 graduate of Wesleyville High School.

Barbara was employed with Weldon’s in Williamsport, PA until they relocated to Akron, OH.  She was...

Nov 9, 2022

Virginia Sue Hassler, age 84, always known as Sue, died early in the morning of 9 November from complications to a combination of back surgery and Covid. Formerly of Woodhill Drive in Kent, Sue’s final days were spent in a memory care unit around the corner from her Barlow Road apartment in Hudson, Ohio.  She had lived in Kent...

Nov 6, 2022

James W. Copley, 83, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side.  He was born in Petroleum Center, PA on January 7, 1939, to the late Thomas and Florence Copley.  He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended Akron University.  James proudly served...

Nov 4, 2022

Joseph R. Fortin, age 66, of Kent, OH, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Joseph was born March 23, 1956 in Ravenna, OH to the late Richard and Marie (O'Brien) Fortin.

He was a graduate of the Kent Roosevelt High School Class of 1975, member of the Knights of...

Nov 3, 2022

Stella M. Butcher, 86, of Hartville, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Altercare of Hartville.  She was born in Macedonia, OH on February 5, 1936 to the late William and Gladys Timms and was a graduate of Rootstown High School.  Stella was employed with the Oak Rubber Company for 34 years and most recently, employed with the...

Oct 30, 2022

Louis Tratnik, age 78, of Streetsboro, OH, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at University Hospital Main Campus surrounded by his family. Louis was born April 2, 1944 in Cleveland, OH.

Louis is survived by his three daughters, Pamela Tratnik (Ted Alexander), Paula Tratnik Williams (Wally Williams) and Carmen Tratnik (Joey Blanchard).  Grandson Jacob Scott Williams...

Oct 30, 2022

Jonathan C. Smith, 61, of Ravenna, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022.  He was born in Ravenna on November 17, 1960 to the late Robert G. and Lois Smith and was a 1979 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.  Jon went on to earn his associate degree from The Ohio State University Wooster Campus.  He managed the greenhouse...

Oct 28, 2022

James A. Christensen Sr., age 69, of Twinsburg, OH, died on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Hillcrest Hospital.

James was born December 15, 1952 in Brunswick, GA to the late Harvey and Anne (Reed) Christensen.

He actively followed his grandchildren with their activities as he was able. When he did relax, it was most likely...

Oct 28, 2022

Marie Carolyn (Bonesteel) Titko, age 87, of Kent, OH, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Summa Akron City Hospital surrounded by her entire family.

Marie was born May 10, 1935 in Akron, OH to the late William and Helen (Parrish) Bonesteel.

She graduated in the class of 1953 from Kent Roosevelt High School,...

Oct 23, 2022

Mary Anne Horning, 100, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side.  She was born in Canton, OH on June 26, 1922 to the late Michael and Frances (Novosel) Thomas.  Mary Anne was the Valedictorian at Rootstown High School, class of 1941.

She was...

Oct 18, 2022

Kathleen Smith Cost Hogan died on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Kathy was born on December 3, 1946 and was the youngest daughter of Thelma and Edward Smith. She grew up in Pittsburgh and graduated from Langley High School. Though she held an array of jobs throughout her work life, Kathy took most pride in her years as a legal...

Oct 18, 2022

Dr. Robert "Pete" William Flexer, age 76, of Kent and Hudson OH, died on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Ahuja Medical Center.

Robert "Pete" was born December 15, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Melvin and Helen (Godleski) Flexer.

Dr. Robert Flexer was an Emeritus Professor of Special Education and a Distinguished Scholar at...

Oct 13, 2022

Isabelle “Izzy” Bortner Viznicky (Moyer), age 77, of Ravenna, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

Izzy was born July 21, 1945 in Hadley, PA to the late William and Sarah Moyer.

Izzy was known for her beautiful smile, selfless love to others, and devoted love...

Oct 11, 2022

Barton Ronald Derby of Kent, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center. He was 89.

Bart was born May 3, 1933, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, the eldest child of Clarence Aubrey Derby and LoVere Eloise Stanley. He lived most of his early years in nearby Folsom, WV, and moved to Greenwich, Ohio, in...

Oct 11, 2022

Joseph David Lukacik

On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, Joseph David Lukacik passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his family, joining his wife of 45 years, Jacqueline (Smith) Lukacik who passed in 2002. He lovingly called her, his Jack-o-Lantern as they were married on Halloween, October 31, 1957. His Catholic faith guided him through life....

Oct 9, 2022

Thomas Paul Harris, of Kent, Ohio passed away at the age of 79 years old, on Monday, October 10, 2022.

Thomas was born in Buffalo, New York on November 8, 1942 to the late Bonnie Harris.

He had two brothers, Bill and Frank Harris who both preceded Thomas in death.

Thomas is survived...