Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

May 25, 2024

Katherine Hart Mooney, age 93, of Kent, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2024. Katherine was born on October 31, 1930, to Victor and Jenny Vondrasek in Cleveland, Ohio.

After graduating from Stow High School in 1948, she attended college at Kent State University, where she met her future husband, Robert Hart. In 1949,...

May 23, 2024

Darrell Robert Wood, age 48, of Kent, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024.

He was born September 30, 1975, in Akron, to Robert and Barbara Wood.

Darrell is survived by his parents; his siblings, Gretchen (John) Brokloff, Colleen (Brad) Wertz, Emil (Rita) Wood, Joel Wood, the late Corey Wood, Mia (the late Ray) Tomaneng; treasured...

May 22, 2024

Tari Sue Wilson, age 73, of Kent, OH, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at her home.

Tari was born July 17, 1950 in Akron, OH to Walter Wilson and June (Platz) Kirk.

Tari was a wonderful and giving mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She took those roles with pride and...

May 20, 2024

Clifford Zoro, 73, of Atwater, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Akron General Medical Center.  He was born in Cleveland on July 16, 1950 to the late Alexander and Dorothy Zoro and proudly served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force.  Clifford was employed as an electrician with Ohio Edison for 25 years.  More recently,...

May 18, 2024

Phyllis Paulson Kirbabas, age 87, passed away peacefully at Cleveland Clinic Akron General on May 18, 2024 surrounded by family.    Born in Mansfield, Ohio to Ray and Ruth Paulson, she graduated from Mansfield High School in 1954 and attended DePauw University. She studied abroad in Montpellier, France before earning her Bachelor of Arts degree and moving to Dayton to...

May 18, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Carlile, 49, of Ravenna, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024.  He was born in Alliance on May 3, 1975 and was a graduate of Marlington High School.  Chuck was employed as a welder with East Manufacturing and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by...

May 16, 2024

Ergun Baharoglu, 92, of Kent, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side.  Ergun was born in Istanbul, Turkey on May 10, 1932. He immigrated to the United States in 1956 at the age of 24 to obtain his Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University...

May 15, 2024

Kenneth Allan Dvorak, age 67, of Atwater, OH, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Kenneth was born in Warren, OH to the late Bernard and Dorothy (Rodgers) Dvorak.

Ken was an avid drag racer of a 1967 “Buckwheat” Ford Fairlane. He loved drag racing with UMTR (United Manual...

May 15, 2024

Wayne Allen Gauer, age 68, of Akron, OH, passed onto the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Cuyahoga Falls.

Wayne was born November 4, 1955 in Akron, OH to Walter and Laverne (Suttles) Gauer.

Growing up in Kent, OH, he enjoyed sports, mathematics, cars, and music.  He attended both private and public schools, trade...

May 11, 2024

Beloved husband, father and papa, John J. Mancini passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 with family by his side. He was a loving father, faithful husband, devoted papa, cherished brother and dear friend. His bright smile and warm personality touched the lives of all who knew him.

Born...

May 11, 2024

Greg “Wags” Wagner passed away Saturday May 11th, 2024 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by parents, Elton and Margaret Wagner (nee Crock); brother, Gary Wagner; and sister- in- law, Bev Wagner.

Greg attended St Patrick School, from K - 8th grade, and then Kent State University High School for 9th-12th grades. Greg was...

May 10, 2024

Robert Wendell, of Aurora, OH, passed away at the age of 84 on May 10, 2024 after a valiant fight with cancer.  Bob leaves his wife of almost 40 years, Lis Wendell (nee Kristensen), children Gitte J. Blanchet, Kelly Kay Browne, Daniel Wendell and seven grandchildren.  He is also survived by sister Beth Wendell, following the passing of brother...

May 10, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Lou Mazzola (nee Amick) announces her passing. She passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2024.

Mary Lou was born September 14, 1928 in Ravenna, Ohio to Mary Elisabeth and Warner Amick, the second of six children. Mary Lou was known for her excellent cooking & baking skills....

May 6, 2024

Jeffry A. Wilson, Jr., 22, of Kent, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at UH Portage Medical Center.  He was born in Columbus, OH on October 17, 2001 and was an avid video game player.  He was a very helpful and loveable person and was very giving of his time and talents.

Jeffry was preceded in...

May 6, 2024

Patricia Susan Wood, age 72 of Stow, OH passed through Heaven’s Gates on May 6th, 2024. She was born in Akron on July 30, 1951 to parents Robert and Dorothy White. She graduated from Rootstown High School, class of 1969, and went on to work as a customer service manager in the manufacturing industry. She moved to Florida, where...

May 4, 2024

Patricia Vogan George, age 90, of Twinsburg, OH, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Maplewood at Twinsburg.

Patricia was born September 20, 1933 in Sandy Lake, PA to the late Alton and Madole Vogan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association, www.lbda.org/donate.

Services in care...

May 3, 2024

Harry William Rager, age 72, of Macedonia, Ohio passed away on May 3, 2024.

Harry was born to Betty Jane Morgan and Paul Junior Rager on March 27, 1952 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He later moved to Akron, Ohio where he received his high school diploma and began his more than 45-year long career in retail with the...

May 3, 2024

Joyce C. Brown, 89, of Kent, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center. In honoring her wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no services.

To Share a Memory, Send a Condolence or Light a Candle, please visit the Tribute Wall at www.bisslerandsons.com.

May 1, 2024

Dawn J. Fryberger, 91, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side.  She was born in Canton on June 17, 1932 to the late Benjamin and Letha Shriver.  Dawn was employed as a custodian with Hudson School District for many years.  She enjoyed crocheting and working...

May 1, 2024

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Rodney Feldmann, scientist, mentor, husband, and father, died peacefully at home at the age of 84.

Rod was born on November 19, 1939, in Steele, ND, and was raised in Bismark, ND, by Lois De’Ette and Herman “Red” DuPree.  He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Geology from the University of...