Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Jun 27, 2022

Dorothy M. White, age 74, of Ravenna, OH, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 27, 2022 at her home.

Dorothy was born September 9, 1947 in Ravenna, OH to the late Charles and Mary (Thompson) Homan.

She was retired from Trexler Rubber Co. in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church...

Jun 23, 2022

Felice “Phil” Simone, Kent Ohio passed away peacefully June 23, 2022 at Summa City Hospital, Akron, Ohio after a long illness.

Phil was born May 2, 1929 to his parents, Joseph and Theresa Simone.

Phil grew up in nearby Ravenna, Ohio and graduated from Ravenna High School, class of 1947.  After high school Phil enlisted...

Jun 22, 2022

Christopher G. Graham, 74, of Kent passed away June 22, 2022.

Christopher was born on December 16, 1947 in East Liverpool, OH to John and Geraldine Graham.

Christopher was a proud Navy veteran. He enjoyed playing golf and pool. He retired from Community Action Council of Portage County.

He was preceded in death...

Jun 20, 2022

Devin Michael South, age 21, of Kent, Ohio passed away suddenly on Monday, June 20. 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Devin was born March 22, 2001 in Ravenna, Ohio to Lee South and Pebble Sawyer.

To know Devin was to love him. He was friends with everyone he met. He was a very successful...

Jun 20, 2022

Helen Mae “Knapp” Latacki, 77, passed away June 20, 2022, at Summa City Hospital, Akron Ohio.  Helen was born on October 8, 1944, in Akron, OH to her parents, Raymond and Marcella Knapp.

Helen attended Akron Central High School and graduated in 1963.  In May of 1964 she married Tarus Latacki. Her family was very important to...

Jun 18, 2022

Joanne "JoJo" Marie Giovinazzo, age 75, of Stow, OH, passed away on Saturday, June 18, surrounded by family at her home.

Joanne was born June 25, 1946 in Ravenna, OH to the late Angelo and Josephine (Zampelli) Battaglia.

JoJo loved nothing more than her family and friends. She was always there for you no matter...

Jun 18, 2022

Joan I. Davis, 92, of Kent, OH, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, OH.

She was born July 25, 1929 in Middletown, IN to Daniel Albert and Ina Mae (Bair) Stanley.

Joan was a store manager for Sperry & Hutchinson Green Stamps.  She was a member of the...

Jun 15, 2022

Raymond Dominic Lubelski, aged 83, passed away at his home in Stow on June 15 following a brief illness. Born August 4, 1938 to Mary Kaminski and John Lubelski, he was the youngest of three sons. A graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School, he earned an Associate’s degree and CDL, and was employed by AmeriGas as a propane delivery...

Jun 9, 2022

Earl Duane Bormuth, age 93, of Kent, OH, died on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Earl was born May 19, 1929 in Ravenna, OH to Vernon and Eva (Barkes) Bormuth.

He as a teenager worked with his dad in the plumbing business.

He retired from The Record-Courier after 41...

Jun 8, 2022

Evelyn Jean “Jeanie” Patterson, 82, of Kent, passed away, surrounded by loving family, on Wednesday June 8, 2022. She was born in Wheeling, WV on July 29, 1939 to the late John and Evelyn Campbell. Jeanie was happiest when spending time with her children, grandchildren, and extended family. She loved spending warm summer days rocking on her swing...

Jun 8, 2022

Frances J. Cramer, age 97, “went home” on June 8, 2022.

She was born in Kent and was a life long resident of the area. She is survived by her sons Larry Kopowski (Sharron), Gordon Kopowski (Barbara), and Scott Cramer (Jennifer) Her second son Bruce Kopowski (Jean) and husband Russell Cramer preceded her. She is further survived...

Jun 7, 2022

David A. Carmany, 63, of Kent, OH, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022 after a long illness at Canterbury of Twinsburg.

He was born June 4, 1959 in Akron, to Harry and Elizabeth F (Mandalari) Carmany.

A lifetime resident of Kent, Ohio. David enjoyed music of all kinds. He enjoyed bowling on leagues, playing bingo, putt-putt...

Jun 6, 2022

Mary Catherine Trares, age 80, of Suffield, OH, died on Monday, June 6, 2022 at KentRidge Senior Living.

Mary was born February 17, 1942 in Ravenna, OH to the late Carl and Marie (Rhodes) Trares.

She was a graduate from Suffield High School, and also attended Notre Dame High School in Cleveland.  She retired after...

Jun 4, 2022

Mary Gertrude Latsch, age 90, of Rootstown, OH, died on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Longmeadow Care Center.

Mary was born November 18, 1931 in Kent, OH to John and Gertrude (Cady) Mindek.

Mary and her husband, Lloyd, established and ran the L&M Mold Corporation in Rootstown for 50 years together. The business was named...

Jun 4, 2022

Clara L. Wells, 92, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Altercare Post Acute Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Kent on May 25, 1930 to the late Levi and Agnus Felton.

Clara was a former member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and was an avid shopper.  She will be deeply missed and always...

Jun 2, 2022

Lori M. Knapp, 62, of Kent, OH, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022.  Visitation will be Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 10:00AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2643 Waterloo Rd. Mogadore, OH 44260, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial which will be Celebrated at 11:00AM at the church, with the Rev. Fr. Zachary Coulter as Celebrant.  Interment...

Jun 2, 2022

Jose D. Sandoval, 100, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at University Hospital in Cleveland.  He was born in Arboles, Colorado on October 3, 1921 to the late J.V. and Isabel Candelaria Sandoval and raised in Gobernador, New Mexico.

Jose proudly served in the 88th Infantry Division (The Blue Devils) in the United States...

May 31, 2022

On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Courtney Banks, a loving daughter, sister, and mother of two, passed away at the age of 39.

Courtney was born on May 4th 1983 in Evanston, Illinois to Larry and Lori Banks. A graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in 2001, she was active in basketball and cheerleading. She attended the National...

May 31, 2022

Ronald Jay Papczun

On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Ronald Jay Papczun passed away unexpectedly in his home at the age of 55. Ron was born to Alice (nee Greene) McConnell and Carl Papczun in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Hudson High School in 1985 and earned his business degree from Kent State University. Ron was an electrician...

May 30, 2022

Robert Roy Anderson, age 66, of Ravenna, OH, died on Monday, May 30, 2022 at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

Robert was born August 22, 1955 in Ravenna, OH to Arthur and Leona (Reese) Anderson.

A dedicated hard working beloved father and grandfather, who sacrificed his entire life to the happiness of...