Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Mar 20, 2020

We mourn Michael David Pierce who passed away in March 2019.

Born on August 10, 1983 in Akron, Ohio, Michael grew up in Kent.

He worked as a restaurant manager, bartender, and landscaper. Michael was never one to turn away from a euchre game or a talk about which album moved him the most that...

Mar 19, 2020

Edwina Jean Harris, age 71, of Akron, died on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Hickory Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as a result of complications from hip surgery.

Edwina was born June 17, 1948, in Ann Arbor, MI, where she was raised by her beloved grandparents.  She majored in art, attending Eastern Michigan University, working factories for...

Mar 18, 2020

Bret Michael Grund, 32, of Brimfield/Kent, Ohio peacefully passed away on March 18th, 2020 at his home with family.  The cause of death was an aggressively growing brain tumor, GlioBlastoma Stage 4, that he bravely but unsuccessfully fought since April 1, 2014 when he had his brain surgery.

Bret M Grund was born in Akron, Ohio to...

Mar 17, 2020

Theresa Anne Smith, age 70, of Suffield died on March 17, 2020. She was born in Akron on October 21, 1949 to parents Eugene Thomas and Helen Nesterovich. Terry and her husband Pat raised their children in Kent, Ohio before moving to Suffield in 1995. Terry spent her career as a successful sales representative for Avon, receiving numerous regional...

Mar 14, 2020

Timothy Schrader, age 65, of Ravenna, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center. Timothy was born January 18, 1955 in Ravenna, to Martin and Margret (Elmore) Schrader. Tim was the best father.  He liked anything outdoors.  4-wheeling, Camping and always tinkering with something.  His latest project was his rebuild of his 94 Mustang.

Mar 11, 2020

Brian R. Brinkerhoff, 77, passed away on March 11, 2020.

Father of Bradley and Shay Lee. Brian was an avid flyer, enjoyed reading and was a past President of the Kent Masonic Lodge.

He was proceeded in death by his wife Charlene (nee Laughlin); and parents, Russell Brinkerhoff and Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Perkins). Services in...

Mar 11, 2020

Richard Ray Unkefer, age 64, of Kent, went to be with Our Lord on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 peacefully at home.

Richard was born June 5, 1955 in Canton, to Ray and Mabel (Adams) Unkefer.

Rick was a proud U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Kent American Legion...

Mar 10, 2020

Roseann Eileen “Ciss” Shaffer (nee Mohler), 84, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 10, 2020, in Uniontown, Ohio.  Roseann was born July 18, 1935 in New Baltimore, Ohio to Wallace and Blanche (Ebie) Mohler. She attended Kent State University High School where she met her future husband and love of her life, William ’’Bill’’ Shaffer....

Mar 9, 2020

Susan Patricia Konopitski, age 65, of Kent, died on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Hospice of Medina.

Susan was born April 30, 1954 in Mckeesport, PA to Leonard and the late Margaret “May” (Spencer) Konopitski.

She is survived by her daughter, Tanya Konopitski; father, Leonard Konopitski; brother, Lenny (Becky) Konopitski; sisters, Linda Konopitski, Joy Konopitski,...

Mar 7, 2020

Jerome Vincent Moritz September 23, 1941 to March 07, 2020

Jerome V Moritz, born September 23, 1941 in Barberton, Ohio, to parents Titus and Mary Morocz, went to his heavenly reward on March 7, 2020 at City Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jerome (Jerry) attended St Cyril and Methodius school and church in Barberton where he...

Mar 6, 2020

Charles L. Kilby

Charles L. Kilby, age 76, of Aurora, died on Friday, March 6, 2020 at The Avenue of Aurora.

Charles was born November 9, 1943 in Bainbridge, to Neal and Frances Kilby.  Charles retired from the City of Chagrin Falls after 28 years of service, where he worked for...

Mar 2, 2020

Benny V. Colecchi, age 83, passed away on March 2, 2020, at The Kent Ridge Senior Living Community, in Kent, Ohio, after a courageous battle with cancer over many years.  Benny was a proud member of the United States Army and the United States Army Reserve.

Benny was born in Roccaraso, Italy on May 13, 1936, to...

Feb 27, 2020

James A. Hegedus, age 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at his home.

James was born February 8, 1931 in Aurora, to John and Julia (Dorfel) Hegedus.  He was a member of the Kent Presbyterian Church.  Jim was a veteran of the Air Force during the Korean War.  Jim retired from the Ford...

Feb 22, 2020

Ethan L. Walker, age 18, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020.

Ethan was born December 2, 2001 in Columbus to Justin and Lydia (Conner) Walker.

He is survived by his Father, Justin Walker, and Mother, Lydia Walker.

Calling hours for family and friends will be held on Monday, March 2nd,...

Feb 19, 2020

Elizabeth A. Layman, age 87, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Bath Creek Nursing Estates.

Elizabeth was born July 19, 1932 in Kent to Lawrence and Olive (Scamahorn) Moon.

She is survived by sons, Jeff (Mary Kay) Sizemore, and Kevin Sizemore; daughter-in-law, Patti Layman; grandchildren, Kevin (Kristin) Layman, Cody Sizemore, David...

Feb 18, 2020

David L. Pangallo, 73, of Kent, OH and Bonita Springs, FL, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, at home. He was born on September 28, 1946, in Franklin, PA, to the late Katherine and Ross Pangallo. Dave retired in 2006 after a nearly 40-year career with Schneller. Dave loved life and fought a tough battle with cancer this past...

Feb 17, 2020

Carla Jean Bednar, age 60, of Ravenna, died on Monday, February 17, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Carla was born October 13, 1959 in Ravenna, to Alfred and Jeane H. (Hall) Space.

Class of 1978 from Ravenna High School.  Devoted wife and mother that loved cooking, crocheting, writing. Member of Turning Point Baptist Church...

Feb 15, 2020

Walter Edward Wortman, age 85, of Kent, died on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Walter was born July 28, 1934 in Bellaire, to John and Laura (Glasgow) Wortman.  He retired from the CIty of Kent Central Maintenance Department after 30 years of service and at Hershberger's Plaza Auto for many years.  Walt was...

Feb 15, 2020

Mary Alice Bolotin passed away peacefully on February 15, 2020, surrounded by her loving family, after a protracted battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fredric Bolotin, and her mother and father, James and Alice Stewart. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Donald and Susan Stewart, sons Scott, Todd, and Kurt Bolotin, as...

Feb 13, 2020

James Robert VandenBoom, age 61, of Kent, died on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at his home.

James was born May 23, 1958 in East Cleveland, to Robert and Patricia VandenBoom.  He graduated from Shaker Heights High School, earned his BFA in Sculpture from Cleveland Institute of Art in 1983 and a Master’s Degree from Kent State University...