Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Sep 26, 2021

David E. Kurtz, 71, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 in the comfort of his home.  He was born in Ravenna on March 16, 1950 to the late Leonard and Sarah Kurtz and was a 1968 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.  Following graduation, David enlisted in the military and proudly served in the United States...

Sep 20, 2021

Stephen Eugene Poling, age 69, of Kent, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20, at his home.

Stephen was born September 21, 1951 in Findlay, to Donald and Marlynn (Brunner) Poling.

He was an U.S. Army Veteran with the Military Police, with a career in law enforcement.

He is survived by his wife,...

Sep 16, 2021

Thomas Russell Trautman, age 80, of Kent, died on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Thomas was born July 24, 1941 in Akron, to Russell and Mildred (Hill) Trautman.

He enjoyed trips down to Hollywood beach in Florida with his wife Diane and best friends Darlene and Gene Mettler.  When he didn’t...

Sep 15, 2021

Brandilynn K. Yanc, age 45, passed away early on the afternoon of Wednesday September 15, 2021 surrounded with her family.

Brandilynn was born June 24th, 1976 to Lori E. Yanc and the late Timothy A. Yanc. Brandilynn grew up and went to school in Twinsburg, Ohio but found a place to call “home” in Portage County for...

Sep 14, 2021

Diane R. Popson (Thompson-Tkach), 78, formerly of Kent, passed away peacefully September 14, 2021 on a beautiful fall day in Colorado.

Born in Ravenna, OH to Roy and Sylvia (Reese) Thompson, Diane was a 1961 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.  Diane retired from Kent State University and was a member of Twin Falls United Methodist Church. ...

Sep 11, 2021

Betty Louise Copeland, 92, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021 in Ravenna, Ohio.

Betty was born on January 20, 1929 to the late James and Emma (Jackson) Woods of Springfield, Ohio.

She attended Springfield public schools, having graduated from Springfield High School.  She was an active member of the Kent community through her work...

Sep 8, 2021

David Alan Ponick, Jr., 35, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Aultman Alliance Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1986 in Ravenna to David Sr. and Kimberly Ponick.

David will be remembered for his love of Ohio State and always cheering on the Buckeyes.  He was a carpenter and truly enjoyed helping...

Sep 6, 2021

James Andrew Bendula, 69, of Stow, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Summa Health Systems Akron City Hospital.  He was born in Cleveland on November 23, 1951 to the late Andrew and Helen Bendula.

James was an accomplished carpenter and could build or fix anything asked of him.  He was very hardworking and a wonderful...

Sep 3, 2021

Claudia Lea Morrow, age 60, of Kent, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Akron City Hospital.

Claudia was born September 3, 1961 in Barberton, to the late Claude "Buck" and Dolores (McQuiggan) Selman.

Claudia enjoyed the beach, local music, as well as a night of bowling and playing the slot machines.  What brought...

Aug 29, 2021

Kenneth Ronald “Ron” LeMaster, 83, of Ravenna, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 29, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Rush, OH on November 3, 1937 and moved to Ravenna in 1963.

Ron was employed in a variety of trades, including farmer, truck driver, tool and dye maker, East Park...

Aug 27, 2021

Gerald M. Seeman, age 83, of Kent, died peacefully at home on Friday, August 27, 2021.

Gerald was born on June 14, 1938 in Ravenna, OH. He was raised by his grandmother, Marie Guthier.

He is survived by daughters, Theresa Testa of Ravenna, Diane (Tony) Smith of Kent and Patricia "Trish" Hogan of Kent; grandchildren,...

Aug 26, 2021

Donnette M. (Cox) Kothera, age 84, passed away on Thursday August 26, 2021 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born on July 30, 1937 in Ravenna, Ohio to Kenneth and Josephine (Pellegrini) Cox. She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Raymond Franckhauser, and second husband, Edwin Kothera, who passed away on August 26, 1996.

Aug 18, 2021

Thomas Walter Cope, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

Thomas worked at Lamson and Sessions, RB&W for 43 years.

He will be greatly missed and is survived by his wife, Nancy; children Patty, Tim, and Tom; and grandchildren Ashley, Jacob, and Josh.

Cremation services in care of Bissler & Sons...

Aug 17, 2021

Jolan Margaret Cutright, age 80, of Rootstown, died on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 peacefully at her home.

Jolan was born November 5, 1940 in Rootstown, to John and Mary (Bednar) Maydak.

Jolan retired from Rootstown Flowers that she owned and operated for over 30 years.  She loved her grandchildren and loved watching them in all...

Aug 17, 2021

Rose Nemeth, 98, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Vista Veranda.  She was born in Akron on October 15, 1922 to the late Louis and Lydia (Matyus) Wince.  Rose grew up on a farm and loved nature.  Even into her mid 90’s, she was actively taking care of her flower garden.  She was an animal...

Aug 16, 2021

Harry G. Grinnell, age 85, of Kent, died on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Hospice Care Center.

Harry was born February 2, 1936 in Kent, to George and Mary Lou (Clapp) Grinnell.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Karen (Kehner) Grinnell of Kent; son, Brian (Becky...

Aug 16, 2021

Ramon Zana, 79, of Kent, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at University Hospital’s Portage Medical Center.  He was born on August 1, 1942 in Rivera, Uruguay to the late Gentil and Basilicia Zana.  Ramon was employed as a tooling supervisor with Cardinal Plastics and later Berry Plastics for many years.  He was always trying to learn new...

Aug 16, 2021

Linda Marie Wagner, 73, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Summa Health System/Akron City Hospital. She was born in Glen Ridge, NJ on September 24, 1947 to the late Robert and Bernadine Krakauskas and was a graduate of Bedford High School Class of 1963.

Linda enjoyed making jewelry, movies, reading and writing....

Aug 8, 2021

Eric Dene Schmidt, age 67, of Hartville, died on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

Eric was born December 10, 1953 in Akron, to Joseph and Gloria (Krohmer) Schmidt Jr.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Schmidt Jr., and Gloria Schmidt; brother, Chris Schmidt.

He is...

Aug 8, 2021

Gaye Grimsley Bricker, age 82, of Kent, Ohio, died on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Gaye, daughter to Lee and Juliet (Barnard) Grimsley.  Born February 14, 1939, in Warren, Ohio.

Gaye graduated in 1956 from Bristol High School. In 1960, Gaye graduated from The Ohio State University.  Gaye taught for 32...