Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Dec 1, 2022

Adelbert C. Stuart, 79, of Kent, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at University Hospitals Cleveland.  He was born in Akron on July 28, 1943 to the late Merwin C. and Jessie June Stuart.  Bert was employed with Sparkle Grocery Store as a cashier and stockman, Apples Grocery Store as the front-end coordinator and also worked at Highway...

Dec 1, 2022

Marilyn Ruth Hardesty, age 90, of Kent, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 1, 2022 with her family by her side. Born August 6, 1932 in Ravenna, Ohio, a daughter of the late Fred O. Reed and Ruth (Plum) Reed. Marilyn was an active member of First Christian Church of Kent. Marilyn was employed for many years as Secretary to...

Nov 30, 2022

Jane R. Fender, 82, died on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, OH.  She was born in Warren, OH on December 25, 1939 and resided there until 1970, when she and her husband relocated to Kent, OH.  Jane lived in Kent until earlier this year, acquiring many friends and acquaintances.

After...

Nov 26, 2022

Margaret A. Swauger, 83, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side.  She was born in Ravenna on March 1, 1939 to the late John and Iola Riethman and was a 1957 graduate of Ravenna Township School.  Margaret was employed with the license bureau at Western...

Nov 22, 2022

Janet Lynn Burrell, age 71, of Kent, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

She was born March 31, 1951, in Massillon, OH; daughter of the late Elmer and Donna Phillips.

She is survived by her cherished husband, Stephen D. Burrell; children Jennifer Burrell and Bret Burrell; siblings, Meridyth West, Kevin (Elizabeth) Phillips, Kristine...

Nov 21, 2022

Charles C. Chandler

On Monday, November 21, 2022, Charles C. Chandler died at the age of 94 at UH Portage Medical Center surrounded by family.  Charles was born in Mt. Gilead, Ohio on August 5, 1928 and grew up in Norwalk, Ohio in a family of educators.  After graduating from high school salutatorian, Chuck enlisted in the...

Nov 21, 2022

Kenneth “Ken” P Ludick, age 85, of Rootstown, OH, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Ken was born June 10, 1937 in Kent, OH to the late Andrew and Anna (Haas) Ludick.

Ken was a welder at Gougler Industries in Kent for 30 years, and loved to fish and...

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,...