Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Sep 25, 2022

Gary Duane Falstad, age 90, of Kent, OH, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022, surrounded by family in Deerfield, Ohio.

Gary was born August 17, 1932 in Garrison, North Dakota to the late Eugene and Ella (Westburg) Falstad.

He married Gloria Kuether (Minot, ND) in July 1955. They immediately traveled to Kent, Ohio where...

Sep 23, 2022

Phyllis Battaglia, 76, of Kent passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born March 7,1946 in Ravenna, Ohio to Phillip and Elizabeth (Polichena) DeAngelis, she attended Immaculate Conception Grade School, Kent State University High School and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church.

Phyllis and her husband Nick were owners...

Sep 19, 2022

Jill D. Bartek, 56, of Ravenna, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital.  She was born in Akron on April 26, 1966 to the late Ray and Donna King and was a 1984 graduate of Field High School.  Jill went on to earn her Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Special Education from Kent...

Sep 18, 2022

Betty L. Fowler, 92, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, passed away peacefully September 18, 2022 at Twin Creeks memory care in Riverview, Florida, after a long illness.

Betty was born November 3, 1929 to her late parents Elza and Geneva (Shephard) Ables.

Betty grew up in Barnesville, Ohio and graduated from Barnesville High School, class...

Sep 18, 2022

Mary Ellen Moore, 74, of Ravenna, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Woodlands Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ravenna.  She was born in Cleveland on March 28, 1948 to the late Cecil and June Pugsley and was a Ravenna resident most of her life.  She retired from the Portage County Clerk of Courts Probate Office and enjoyed...

Sep 12, 2022

Donnie R. Thissen, age 93, of Hudson, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Summa Akron City Hospital.

Donnie was born March 16, 1929 in Tallmadge, OH to Albert and Dorena (Williams) Thissen.

He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Thissen; children, John Thissen, Jim Thissen, Debi (Charlie) Redman, Ken (Melanie) Ingram,...

Sep 10, 2022

Donald Kennedy, 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 10, 2022.  Don arrived on March 5, 1949 to Walter and Zelda Kennedy. Growing up Don enjoyed completing his paper route, so he could go play with his friends.   He graduated in 1967 from James A. Garfield High School and served our nation as...

Sep 7, 2022

TWIN LAKES, Long time Kent resident, Ruthe Evelyn (Coulter) Loughridge, 98, passed away September 7, 2022.  Ruthe was born January 1, 1924, at home in New Brighton, Pennsylvania. She was the only child of George McClelland and Fern Adda (Smith) Coulter. Her paternal Grandmother, Mary Elizabeth (West) Coulter and Aunt, Lillian (Coulter) Fox raised her after her mother’s premature...

Sep 2, 2022

David E. Lawson, 50, of Kent, OH, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 at his home. Born and raised in Waterloo, IA to Robert E. Lawson and Wanda (Wright) Lawson. When David left Iowa, he moved around until he found his calling in Lubbock, TX, counseling others and helping them to follow the right path.  David became ill after...

Sep 1, 2022

Martin H. Tausch, of Kent, passed away peacefully on Thursday, 1 September, 2022 at the age of 86.

Martin was Born 3 February, 1936, son of the late Herman & Eleanor Tausch.

Marty graduated from Canton Lincoln High School where he lettered on the football team which beat arch rival McKinley.  He served most of...

Aug 28, 2022

Kinsley Chase Dornon, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Akron Children's Hospital.  She was born in Charlotte, NC on September 8, 2020, the daughter of Ryan and Ashley Dornon.

Kinsley loved to dance and sing and was always on the go.  She had a wonderfully contagious belly laugh and could brighten up anyone’s day. ...

Aug 27, 2022

Shane Ballinger, 40, of Streetsboro, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 27, 2022.

Shane was born in Cleveland on January 28, 1982 and was a loving and kind soul.  He cherished being a father, enjoyed the outdoors, parks, and Lake Erie.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Shane leaves...

Aug 23, 2022

John E. Schwilk, 92, of Kent, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 23, 2022 at home. He was born on November 17, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to parents, John and Nellie Schwilk.

John graduated from Kent State and The Ohio State University with Bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry and Pharmacy.  He also attended Akron University and...

Aug 22, 2022

Nancy Lee Myers, 79, of Kent, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022, at UH Portage Medical Center.  She was born in Takoma Park, MD on July 25, 1943, to the late Charles Philip and Mary Evelyn Seltzer.  Nancy was a retired employee of Kent State University as a secretary with the Upward Bound, School of Music and History...

Aug 21, 2022

Robert George Norton, age 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at his home.

Robert was born April 25, 1951 in Ravenna, OH to the late Raymond and Martha (nee Jenior) Norton.

He is survived by his wife, Bridget (nee Wood) Norton; children, Adam (Christie) Norton, Emma (Christopher) Taylor, and...

Aug 20, 2022

Peggy (nee Hoskins) Nichols Simmons, 84, wife of Jay Simmons, passed away Saturday, August 20 at Copeland Oaks in Sebring.

Born in Salem, Peggy was the daughter of the late Raymond Hoskins and Vivian (Allen) Hoskins Stroup.

She grew up in Deerfield and then moved to Kent, where she taught Home Economics and Sports Nutrition...

Aug 17, 2022

Dane Clarke Boykin, Sr., 65, of Ravenna, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.  He was born on February 25, 1957, was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School and attended Kent State University.  He was employed with the General Electric Company for 36 years, retiring in 2014.  He enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing pool and cooking for his family. ...

Aug 15, 2022

Megon Magdeline Boyd, age 50, of Ravenna, Oh, died on Monday, August 15, 2022 at her home.

Megon was born April 5, 1972 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Robert J. McMullen and Vanessa (Sloey) Moore.

Megon loved peanut M&Ms, the color yellow and butterflies. She was an outspoken individual who loved fearlessly. This love was...

Aug 15, 2022

Clifford W. Laney, age 86, of Kent, OH, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Washington Square Nursing Center in Warren, OH.

Clifford was born September 25, 1935 in Kimport, PA to the late Clifford and Gertrude (Passmore) Laney.

He was in The Air Force during the Korean Conflict in the 1950s.  He trained...

Aug 7, 2022

Thomas A. Smith, 95, of Kent, died peacefully on August 7, 2022.  He joined his beloved wife, Theresa, for eternity with their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Tom was born January 16, 1927 in Altoona, PA.  He moved with his family to Kent, Ohio in 1943.  He served our country in the United States Army Air Corps...