Obituaries
Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory
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Robert Henry Faley
Mar 9, 2017
Robert Henry Faley, age 68, died peacefully in the care of hospice on March 9, 2017 with his family by his side. He spent his last months under the compassionate loving care of the staff at Laurel Lake in Hudson. The son of the late Henry and Winifred (nee Goeke) Faley, his life began in New Jersey. He received his...
Beverly Jean Valarinos
Mar 9, 2017
Beverly Jean Valarinos, 64, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born February 15, 1953 in Akron, to John and Helene (Stutler) Valarinos. She was a member of the New Apostolic Church. Beverly loved to spend time with her family, friends and her dog Kipi. She is...
Glen A. Stutzman ,
Mar 8, 2017
Glen Stutzman Sr., 78, of Kent was welcomed into heaven by his Mother and Father, Woodrow and Thelma Stutzman; and sister, Karen, on March 8, 2017, surrounded by his family. Glen is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pauline (Brown) Stutzman; his beloved dog, Scooby Doo; son, Glen (Marie) Stutzman Jr.; daughter, Kim (David) Waterhouse; grandchildren, Heather (Shawn) Harvey,...
Albert C. Heinlein
Mar 8, 2017
Albert Heinlein, loved the Lord and was welcomed into his eternal home on March 8, 2017. Albert was born on May 26, 1924 in Erie, Pa., to Albert and Ruth (McCartney) Heinlein. He graduated in 1942 from Academy High School and enrolled in Gannon College, in Erie. He transferred to Penn State University, majoring in chemical engineering. While at Penn...
Chad Thomas Griggy
Mar 7, 2017
Chad Thomas Griggy was tragically taken from us too soon on March 7, 2017 at the age of 35. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio on February 8, 1982. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio then went on to Ohio State University graduating with his Masters in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Procter & Gamble then...
Richard Mcclain
Mar 6, 2017
Richard McClain, 72, of Munroe Falls, died Monday, March 6, 2017, in Munroe Falls. He was born March 4, 1945 in Ravenna, to William and Alice (Raspilair) McClain. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Post #496, 1945 Mogadore Road, Kent, OH 44240 Veterans of Foreign Wars #4738, 3733 Fishcreek Rd, Cuyahoga Falls,OH 44224,...
John W. Overton
Mar 4, 2017
John W. Overton, 85, of Kent, died Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born July 2, 1931 in Akron, to Robert Earl and Mildred Leone (Winter) Overton. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 42 years of service. He is survived by his wife,...
Louise Jane Klein
Feb 28, 2017
Louise Jane Klein, 94, of Kent, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was born December 10, 1922 in Colorado Springs, CO to Harry R. and Della M. (Dixon) Israel, and grew of age in Beloit, OH. Louise was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent for over 60 years and active there with...
Brittany Renee Wunderle-Dejarnatt
Feb 28, 2017
Brittany Renee Wunderle-DeJarnatt passed on February 28th at her aunt and uncle's home, Laurie and Gary Knuth in Kent, Ohio. After a long courageous battle with cancer, she was finally at rest in her husband's arms and surrounded by loved ones. She was 33 years old. Brittany leaves behind husband, Benjamin DeJarnatt whom she married on December 6th, 2016 at...
John F Devos
Feb 25, 2017
John F. DeVos, 73, of Brimfield, passed away after a lengthy illness at University Hospital Portage Medical Center in the Hospice Unit on Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was born on August 31, 1943 in Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna to Bert and Alta DeVos and was a resident in Kent until 1999. He was a Beacon Journal paper boy...
Tara L Ailes
Feb 25, 2017
Tara L. Ailes, 43, of Ravenna Twp, died Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. She was born February 5, 1974 in Cuyahoga Falls, to Patrick H. and Peggy A. (Hinman) Ailes. She had a compassionate and generous heart for those in their times of need, caring for the sick, serving others in the church...
Timothy R. Meloy
Feb 15, 2017
Timothy R. Meloy, 74, of Randolph died Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at the Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna. He was born June 27, 1942, in Ravenna to Kenneth R. and Winnifred K. (Kline) Meloy. He is survived by brothers Terrence L. Meloy of Heath, Ohio and Todd M. Meloy of Chapmanville, WV; and sister, Kyra Meloy of Kent. He was...
Ralph Scott Paisley,
Feb 12, 2017
Ralph Scott Paisley Jr., 75, of Kent, died Sunday, February 12, 2017. He was born July 6, 1941 in Toronto, Ohio to Ralph Scott and Alice (Runyon) Paisley. His family owned and operated a funeral home in Toronto for many years. Ralph was a proud graduate of Bowling Green State Uiversity and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Ralph was...
William Bill Caro
Feb 12, 2017
William John 'Bill' Caro, 70, of Stow, died Sunday, February 12, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. He was born September 11, 1946 in Everett, PA to William Nicholas and Fay Audrey (Minnick) Caro. Bill was an avid golfer. He loved to travel, and enjoyed volunteering at PGA tournaments. Bill and his hound dog, Faith were a...
John Edward Sapp
Feb 12, 2017
John Edward Sapp, beloved father, brother and uncle, died peacefully February 12, 2017 at the age of 84 after a long illness. John was the husband of the late Roberta Sapp and the loving father of Lisa (Sapp) Kennedy and her husband Sean Kennedy who reside in Columbus, Ohio. John is also survived by his sisters, Judith Everett, who resides...
Mary Ellen Klasa
Feb 11, 2017
Mary Ellen Klasa, 51, of Kent, died Saturday, February 11, 2017, at in Kent. She was born May 15, 1965 in Cleveland, to Christy and Anastasia (Christ) Kolas. She is survived by her husband, Ed Klasa; daughters, Amanda Klasa of Kent and Emily Klasa of Kent; brother, Mark (Terry) Kolas of Cleveland; sisters, Christine Hericks of North Olmsted and Constance...
Robert Montanari
Feb 11, 2017
Robert A Montanari, 55, of Kent, OH, died Saturday, February 11, 2017, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland, OH. He was born February 14, 1961 in Kenmore, NY to Arthur Albert and Yolanda Margarite (Tornesella) Montanari. Bob was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. He was loved by all for his humor, strong work ethic and fierce determination....
Catherine Frances Dauber
Feb 10, 2017
Catherine Frances (Warth) Dauber, 85, died Friday, February 10, 2017 at Sunrise of Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois. Cathy was a lifelong resident of Kent, before moving to the Chicago area in 2011. She was born October 25, 1931, in Kent to Arlie and Sarah (Pfeill) Warth. Cathy worked as a secretary at Kent State University prior to her retirement....
Kathryn Ann Hiryok
Feb 7, 2017
Kathryn Ann Hiryok, 74, of Kent, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at her home. She was born in 1942 in Warren to Edward and Mary Lukco. She attended Kent State University, majoring in fine arts. After working at Warren Otologic Group for many years she embarked on a successful career in fundraising, first for the Israel Tennis Centers then for...
Patricia Mae Ingraham
Feb 3, 2017
Patricia Mae Ingraham, 82, of Hudson, died Friday, February 3, 2017, at The Gables of Hudson. She was born July 24, 1934 in Wyandotte, MI to James George and Elizabeth (Hein) McMillan. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Kent. Her hobbies included making beautiful pictures from needle point and crewel kits. She also liked to travel when...
Robert Henry Faley
Mar 9, 2017
Robert Henry Faley, age 68, died peacefully in the care of hospice on March 9, 2017 with his family by his side. He spent his last months under the compassionate loving care of the staff at Laurel Lake in Hudson. The son of the late Henry and Winifred (nee Goeke) Faley, his life began in New Jersey. He received his...
Beverly Jean Valarinos
Mar 9, 2017
Beverly Jean Valarinos, 64, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born February 15, 1953 in Akron, to John and Helene (Stutler) Valarinos. She was a member of the New Apostolic Church. Beverly loved to spend time with her family, friends and her dog Kipi. She is...
Glen A. Stutzman ,
Mar 8, 2017
Glen Stutzman Sr., 78, of Kent was welcomed into heaven by his Mother and Father, Woodrow and Thelma Stutzman; and sister, Karen, on March 8, 2017, surrounded by his family. Glen is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pauline (Brown) Stutzman; his beloved dog, Scooby Doo; son, Glen (Marie) Stutzman Jr.; daughter, Kim (David) Waterhouse; grandchildren, Heather (Shawn) Harvey,...
Albert C. Heinlein
Mar 8, 2017
Albert Heinlein, loved the Lord and was welcomed into his eternal home on March 8, 2017. Albert was born on May 26, 1924 in Erie, Pa., to Albert and Ruth (McCartney) Heinlein. He graduated in 1942 from Academy High School and enrolled in Gannon College, in Erie. He transferred to Penn State University, majoring in chemical engineering. While at Penn...
Chad Thomas Griggy
Mar 7, 2017
Chad Thomas Griggy was tragically taken from us too soon on March 7, 2017 at the age of 35. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio on February 8, 1982. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio then went on to Ohio State University graduating with his Masters in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Procter & Gamble then...
Richard Mcclain
Mar 6, 2017
Richard McClain, 72, of Munroe Falls, died Monday, March 6, 2017, in Munroe Falls. He was born March 4, 1945 in Ravenna, to William and Alice (Raspilair) McClain. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Post #496, 1945 Mogadore Road, Kent, OH 44240 Veterans of Foreign Wars #4738, 3733 Fishcreek Rd, Cuyahoga Falls,OH 44224,...
John W. Overton
Mar 4, 2017
John W. Overton, 85, of Kent, died Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born July 2, 1931 in Akron, to Robert Earl and Mildred Leone (Winter) Overton. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 42 years of service. He is survived by his wife,...
Louise Jane Klein
Feb 28, 2017
Louise Jane Klein, 94, of Kent, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was born December 10, 1922 in Colorado Springs, CO to Harry R. and Della M. (Dixon) Israel, and grew of age in Beloit, OH. Louise was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent for over 60 years and active there with...
Brittany Renee Wunderle-Dejarnatt
Feb 28, 2017
Brittany Renee Wunderle-DeJarnatt passed on February 28th at her aunt and uncle's home, Laurie and Gary Knuth in Kent, Ohio. After a long courageous battle with cancer, she was finally at rest in her husband's arms and surrounded by loved ones. She was 33 years old. Brittany leaves behind husband, Benjamin DeJarnatt whom she married on December 6th, 2016 at...
John F Devos
Feb 25, 2017
John F. DeVos, 73, of Brimfield, passed away after a lengthy illness at University Hospital Portage Medical Center in the Hospice Unit on Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was born on August 31, 1943 in Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna to Bert and Alta DeVos and was a resident in Kent until 1999. He was a Beacon Journal paper boy...
Tara L Ailes
Feb 25, 2017
Tara L. Ailes, 43, of Ravenna Twp, died Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. She was born February 5, 1974 in Cuyahoga Falls, to Patrick H. and Peggy A. (Hinman) Ailes. She had a compassionate and generous heart for those in their times of need, caring for the sick, serving others in the church...
Timothy R. Meloy
Feb 15, 2017
Timothy R. Meloy, 74, of Randolph died Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at the Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna. He was born June 27, 1942, in Ravenna to Kenneth R. and Winnifred K. (Kline) Meloy. He is survived by brothers Terrence L. Meloy of Heath, Ohio and Todd M. Meloy of Chapmanville, WV; and sister, Kyra Meloy of Kent. He was...
Ralph Scott Paisley,
Feb 12, 2017
Ralph Scott Paisley Jr., 75, of Kent, died Sunday, February 12, 2017. He was born July 6, 1941 in Toronto, Ohio to Ralph Scott and Alice (Runyon) Paisley. His family owned and operated a funeral home in Toronto for many years. Ralph was a proud graduate of Bowling Green State Uiversity and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Ralph was...
William Bill Caro
Feb 12, 2017
William John 'Bill' Caro, 70, of Stow, died Sunday, February 12, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. He was born September 11, 1946 in Everett, PA to William Nicholas and Fay Audrey (Minnick) Caro. Bill was an avid golfer. He loved to travel, and enjoyed volunteering at PGA tournaments. Bill and his hound dog, Faith were a...
John Edward Sapp
Feb 12, 2017
John Edward Sapp, beloved father, brother and uncle, died peacefully February 12, 2017 at the age of 84 after a long illness. John was the husband of the late Roberta Sapp and the loving father of Lisa (Sapp) Kennedy and her husband Sean Kennedy who reside in Columbus, Ohio. John is also survived by his sisters, Judith Everett, who resides...
Mary Ellen Klasa
Feb 11, 2017
Mary Ellen Klasa, 51, of Kent, died Saturday, February 11, 2017, at in Kent. She was born May 15, 1965 in Cleveland, to Christy and Anastasia (Christ) Kolas. She is survived by her husband, Ed Klasa; daughters, Amanda Klasa of Kent and Emily Klasa of Kent; brother, Mark (Terry) Kolas of Cleveland; sisters, Christine Hericks of North Olmsted and Constance...
Robert Montanari
Feb 11, 2017
Robert A Montanari, 55, of Kent, OH, died Saturday, February 11, 2017, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland, OH. He was born February 14, 1961 in Kenmore, NY to Arthur Albert and Yolanda Margarite (Tornesella) Montanari. Bob was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. He was loved by all for his humor, strong work ethic and fierce determination....
Catherine Frances Dauber
Feb 10, 2017
Catherine Frances (Warth) Dauber, 85, died Friday, February 10, 2017 at Sunrise of Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois. Cathy was a lifelong resident of Kent, before moving to the Chicago area in 2011. She was born October 25, 1931, in Kent to Arlie and Sarah (Pfeill) Warth. Cathy worked as a secretary at Kent State University prior to her retirement....
Kathryn Ann Hiryok
Feb 7, 2017
Kathryn Ann Hiryok, 74, of Kent, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at her home. She was born in 1942 in Warren to Edward and Mary Lukco. She attended Kent State University, majoring in fine arts. After working at Warren Otologic Group for many years she embarked on a successful career in fundraising, first for the Israel Tennis Centers then for...
Patricia Mae Ingraham
Feb 3, 2017
Patricia Mae Ingraham, 82, of Hudson, died Friday, February 3, 2017, at The Gables of Hudson. She was born July 24, 1934 in Wyandotte, MI to James George and Elizabeth (Hein) McMillan. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Kent. Her hobbies included making beautiful pictures from needle point and crewel kits. She also liked to travel when...
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