Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Dec 8, 2021

Deborah Sue Sanford, age 72, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Deborah was born October 29, 1949 in Saltville, VA to the late Charles Snodgrass and Salona (Louthen) Gibson.

She is survived by her children, Constance Bradfield, Earl H. Sanford III, Susan Sanford; grandchildren Felicia Siegman, Hollie...

Dec 7, 2021

James "Jim" G. Anthony, 81, passed away on December 7, 2021.

He was born on December 21, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Ernest Anthony and Sybil Blair.

He was the beloved companion of Jackie Waltz and will be dearly missed by friends and family.  He grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania.  After...

Dec 7, 2021

Brittany Nicole Ledenican “Kittie”, 36, of Kent, passed away, unexpectedly, on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.  She was born in Bristol, PA on July 9, 1985 and was a 2003 graduate of Edison High School in Richmond, OH.  Brittany was a caregiver and nanny to many children.  Above all she was an accomplished artist in all aspects of the word. ...

Dec 5, 2021

Augustine Fisher Dussel, 95, of Brimfield, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Affectionately known as “Junior, Gus, and A.F.,” he was born in Kent on August 4, 1926, to Augustine and Bertha Dussel. He was a 1944 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and proudly served in...

Dec 2, 2021

James William Dick, 69, of Kent, passed away, suddenly, on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.  He was born in Ravenna on February 25, 1952 to the late William and Beulah Dick.  He married Susan Edgell in 1972 and had two children, James and Linda Dick.  Susan preceded him in death in 1978.  James enjoyed...

Dec 2, 2021

Frances Joanne Cardinal of Stow, Ohio passed away at home on December 2, 2021 after managing Alzheimer’s Disease with determination and grace for many years.

Frances Joanne Cardinal (née Hall), age 93, was born on September 19, 1928, in Ashtabula, Ohio to loving parents Clyde Conrad Hall and Margaret Genevieve Hall (née Hotchkiss) as well as brother...

Dec 2, 2021

Jamie Michelle Lallathin, 44, our beautiful daughter, sister and Aunt Meme, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 2, 2021.  Jamie graduated from Ravenna High School in 1996.  While there, she played on the tennis team, which she loved.  Jamie graduated with two associate’s degrees and her primary focus was on animals.  For a time, she worked at Rescue Village...

Dec 1, 2021

Harold A. Kandes, 91, of Ravenna, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side.

He was born in Akron on March 18, 1930, to the late John and Orpha Kandes.  He was a 1948 graduate of Ravenna High School, where he excelled in baseball, basketball and...

Nov 28, 2021

Larry R. Brown, age 73, of Ravenna, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his home.

Larry was born March 27, 1948 in Ravenna to the late Walter and Arlene (DeVaul) Brown.

He was a graduate of Rootstown High School Class of 1966 and graduated from Kent State University.

He is survived...

Nov 28, 2021

Robert Patterson, 56, of Kent, passed away, unexpectedly, on Sunday, November 28, 2021.  He was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH on January 12, 1965 to the late Lawrence and Dorothy Patterson and was a 1983 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.  Rob was employed as a printer operator for R.R. Donnelley and enjoyed Harley's and working on cars.  He...

Nov 27, 2021

Kathryn “Kay” Mishler, 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

She was born to Charles and Margaret (Weyer) Vaughan in Twinsburg, Ohio on June 18, 1923.  She was raised on a farm in Mantua, Ohio where she graduated from Mantua Center School in 1942.  She was a veteran, serving in the Navy during WW2.

Nov 26, 2021

Amanda Jane King McClave, age 73, of Portsmouth, OH, passed away peacefully, on Friday, November 26, 2021.

Amanda was born May 8, 1948 in Portsmouth, OH to Peter and Margaret (Jones) Young. Amanda's smile could light up a room and her laugh was infectious. She was an amazing mother to her son, Justin, whom she loved with...

Nov 26, 2021

Pamela L. Rogalsky Cannon, age 65, of Kent, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at her home.

Pamela was born November 18, 1956 in Ravenna, the late to Adam and Mary Lou (Hirt) Rogalsky.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Cannon; niece, Sonya Smith; sister, Heidi Smith; step-son, Sean Cannon, grandchildren, Sydney, and...

Nov 25, 2021

James Dennis Hogan, Sr., 81, of Aurora, Ohio, formerly of Twin Lakes and Pittsburgh, died Thursday, November 25, 2021, surrounded by family at his home.

Dennis was born on November 3, 1940 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey to the late Albert Schofield and Elizabeth (Apgar) Hogan.

He graduated from Glen Ridge High School and Ohio...

Nov 23, 2021

Virginia Lucille Jones, age 100, of Kent, OH, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at The Landing at Stow with family by her side.

Lucille was born on April 22, 1921 near Scammon, KS to Emmett and Bessie (Kirk) Allen.  She had two older brothers, Fred and Clarence.  Her father passed away when she was only...

Nov 23, 2021

James Edward Svab, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at UH Portage Medical Center.  He was born in Bedford, OH on August 26, 1940 to the late Rudy and Helen Svab and was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife Harriet Svab....

Nov 22, 2021

Carole J. Andrei, 81, of Ravenna, died Monday, November 22, 2021 at her home.

She was born August 3, 1940 in Youngstown, to Paul, Helen (Dovola) Jakubec.  She worked at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna.

She is survived by her, daughters, Patti (Hans) Barnette of Ravenna and Doreen Rybczynski of Ravenna; son, Carl “Rick” Andrei...

Nov 21, 2021

Richard James “Dick” Kotis, 95, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2021. Although we announced Dick’s passing at that time, we were not able to hold a service then due to Covid concerns. Now we are ready to celebrate Dick’s life and we hope you will join us!

Dick’s family will host a Celebration of...

Nov 21, 2021

Susan Marie (Petroski) Dahl, 69, passed away on November 21, 2021 at the Rogers Hospice Care Center (Akron), after a valiant 14-year battle with breast cancer. She was beloved by all who knew her. Susan was born in Akron on October 21, 1952. She grew up in Northampton Township and graduated from Woodridge High School in 1970. In 1974,...

Nov 21, 2021

Richard James (“Dick”) Kotis

The sport fishing industry has lost its coach. Richard James (“Dick”) Kotis passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2021. Dick was born on May 24, 1926, in Garfield Heights, Ohio. He graduated from Garfield Heights High School, where he lettered in three varsity sports (football, basketball, and baseball) and was named...