Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Mar 20, 2021

Our mother and grandmother Katherine R. Novak, 83, of Kent passed peacefully at home on March 20, 2021.

She was born August 6, 1937 in Akron Ohio to Michael and Rose (Evsheck) Urich.

She is survived by her husband Joseph M. Novak who was her high school sweetheart. She has 5 children, Katherine (Steven), Nicholas,...

Mar 20, 2021

Marilyn Zeman, age 85, of Kent, Ohio, died on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Woodlands Health Center in Ravenna. Marilyn was born May 14, 1935 in Kent, Ohio to Paul Kasner and Dorothy (Caruth) Kasner.  Member of Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Sarah and Tabitha Circle Groups, making quilts for the church community and also for her own family. ...

Mar 19, 2021

Margaret Neel, age 100, of Kent, Ohio died on Friday, March 19, 2021 at her home.

Margaret was born January 27, 1921 in Zanesville, Ohio.  She was the daughter of Ernest and Vada (Miedel) Taylor.

Margaret graduated from Hopewell High School in 1938 and from Ohio Central Business College, Zanesville, Ohio.  She was an excellent...

Mar 18, 2021

Betty J. Seeden-Cammon, 63, of Kent, Ohio died March 18, 2021. Betty was born July 18, 1957 in Ravenna, Ohio to parents Hazel and Charlie B. Seeden. She worked as a caretaker for many years in Kent, Ohio.  She enjoyed listening to music and loved spending time with her friends and family. Betty is survived by her daughter Lamecca...

Mar 15, 2021

Barbara A. Davis, age 75, of Kent, OH, died on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic.

Barbara was born October 2, 1945 in Carthage, MO to William and Mary (Partanen) Lindley.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Merl Davis; children, Danielle (Ken) Penix, Matt (Carrie) Davis, and Michael (Brandy) Davis; and...

Mar 13, 2021

Michael D. Bradfield, 56, of Brimfield Twp., passed away, unexpectedly, on Saturday, March 13, 2021.  He was born in Ravenna, OH and was employed as a machinist with Simcox Grinding.  Michael was an outdoorsman, enjoyed spending time with his family and loved his dogs.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He...

Mar 12, 2021

Carl Anthony Perkowski, 97, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2021 at Holy Family Hospice in Parma.  He was one of 10 children born to Polish immigrants, Peter “Piotr” and Emilia (Kaliszewski) Perkowski in Kent, Ohio.

A proud and dignified WW II Army veteran, he distinguished himself on the beaches of Normandy and during other European campaigns...

Mar 4, 2021

Jane A. Sinning passed away at home on March 4, 2021. She was born on August 5, 1933 in Howard, South Dakota to Irving M. Mumford and Mary (Wines) Mumford. She graduated from Howard High School in 1951 and continued her education receiving a bachelor’s degree in English in 1955 from South Dakota State University. After graduation, she was...

Mar 4, 2021

Jane C Baddorf, age 96, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2021.

She was born in Wilmington, DE on Feb. 21, 1925 to Marshall and Elizabeth (Ringland) Carpenter.

Jane graduated from Temple University with an RN degree. She served in the Nursing Corps and US Navy during WWII. In 1948, she married Charles Baddorf. They...

Mar 3, 2021

Brenda Dukes, 66, of Kent, went Home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.  She was born in Ravenna, OH on March 25, 1954. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy Dukes; her daughter, Nikky Grier; her parents, Charlie and Lois (Loftin) Grier and her biological mother Rosile Lee. She leaves to cherish her...

Mar 1, 2021

James C. Baird III Of Ravenna, Ohio passed away on March 1, 2021 from a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeri Pritts Baird, his parents, James and Virginia Baird, brother Douglas Baird and brother Robert Baird.

James “Jimmy” Baird was born November 2, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois while his father was serving...

Feb 27, 2021

Frank Fuller “Fancy Pants”, 78, of Kent, passed away, unexpectedly, on Saturday, February 27, 2021.  He was born in Akron on December 10, 1942 and was a 1960 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.  Frank proudly served in the United States Navy for 25 years, retiring in 1985 with the rank of Chief Petty Officer.  He did his basic...

Feb 20, 2021

KENT, Ohio - Rudolph S. “Rudy” Bachna, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 26, 1928 to Joseph II and Angela Bachna and was a lifetime resident of northeast Ohio.  He was a graduate of Cleveland Lincoln High School and earned both his...

Feb 19, 2021

Rosemary Beth Harris (Marvin), age 34, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021. Rosemary was born on January 15, 1987 in Akron, Ohio. She is survived by her mother, Joan Marvin (Everett Fleming); her father, Dr. Michael Marvin (Cindy); her brother, Matthew Marvin (Beth); her children: Ava Marvin, Connor Masters, Makenna Harris, and Timothy Harris; extended...

Feb 19, 2021

Lela Ann (Milner) Irving, 84, died on February 16, 2021. The daughter of Joe and Pearl Milner of Brimfield, Ohio. Lela was born on May 14, 1936 in Akron, Ohio. Lela graduated from Kent State High School in 1954 and went on later in her life to become a registered nurse, earning her certification as an Infectious Disease RN....

Feb 17, 2021

Charles Cue, of Freedom, Ohio passed away at his home February 17, 2021. To be with his wife Mary of 66 years, who passed away on January 17 ,2021. Life without each other was not the same for my father.

He leaves behind daughter, Dawn Kurtzman, two sons, Charles Cue Jr. (Betty) and Kenneth Cue; 7 grandchildren...

Feb 15, 2021

Charles R. Hamilton, age 86, of Kent, Ohio died on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Summa Akron City Hospital with his children by his side.

Charles was born January 21, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles and Anna (Lenarcic) Hamilton.

Korean War U.S. Navy Veteran 1953-1961.  Retired from Case Western Reserve University.

He...

Feb 15, 2021

Jason K. Bowlby, 34 of Streetsboro, OH, passed away on February 15, 2021. He was born to Brian and Loretta Bowlby on August 29, 1986 at St. Thomas Hospital, Akron, OH. He was a salesman with Hyundai of Streetsboro.  He enjoyed motorcycle rides and he was an excellent artist. Jason loved children and animals. Kids seemed to be drawn...

Feb 13, 2021

John M. Pischak, 94, of Brimfield, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021.  He was born in Provident, OH on January 18, 1927 to the late Andrew and Catherine Pischak and was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.  John went on to serve in the United States Army in the 11th Airborne during WWII.  He was a member...

Feb 8, 2021

Anthony D. DeLeone “Tony”, age 57 of Uniontown passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 8, 2021. He was born May 16, 1963 in Cuyahoga Falls to Joseph J. and Wilma (Stecz) DeLeone. Tony graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School and Kent State University where he played football for both schools. He was an avid sports fan and...