Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Dec 20, 2023

Gene A. Gant, 86, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Hospice of the Western Reserve in Medina, OH.  He was born in Brownsville, PA on June 6, 1937, where he lived, worked, played football, played in the band and was on student council until graduating from Redstone High School in May 1955. The next...

Dec 17, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Kaczmarek, 72, of Ravenna, passed away at home, peacefully in his sleep after a 3 year battle with cancer, on Sunday, December 17, 2023. He was born in Cleveland on December 31, 1950 to the late Bernard and Sophie Kaczmarek. A graduate of Cuyahoga Heights High School, he went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Cleveland...

Dec 16, 2023

Robert “Bob” Lee Saladin, 80, of Brimfield, Ohio passed away at home on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Bob was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Richard and Anna Saladin. He retired after a long career in management, consulting and entrepreneurship in the plastics extrusion industry.

Bob enjoyed fishing, golf, church fellowship, and time with his family....

Dec 16, 2023

Doris Selma Roe, age 98, of Tallmadge, OH, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at her home.

Doris was born September 11, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Frank and Lyda (Schafer) Friedman.

Doris affectionally called “Muttma” for the past 50 years lived life to the fullest. She was a pioneer in women’s...

Dec 14, 2023

On December 14, 2023, Terry L. Wright, 68, of Kent, left this world to meet the Lord. Born on March 2, 1955, in Ravenna to Bennie and Robbie Wright, Terry graduated from Kent Theodore Roosevelt and embarked on a journey that touched the lives of many. Terry was a devoted husband to his wife, Carol, for 38 years. He...

Dec 9, 2023

Gunda Angelone, who went by Christa, a long-time resident of Frederick, MD, passed away on December 9, 2023 in Kent, Ohio with her son, Erik, by her side. Christa was born in Sorau, Germany on February 27, 1942 to Erich and Hertha Schreiber. After graduating with a degree in teaching from Goethe University Frankfurt and relocating to the United...

Dec 3, 2023

Dianne Centa, 77, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.  She was born in Wadsworth, OH on October 14, 1946 to the late Mike and Mary Centa and was a senior library associate at Kent State University, until her retirement in 2020.

Dianne was a proud member and state representative of the FFRF (Freedom From...

Dec 2, 2023

Helen Y. DellaVecchia, 98, of Kent, OH, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023.  She was born in Latrobe, PA on October 22, 1925 to the late Amato and Michelina Carbonara.  In her younger years, Helen was a beautician.  After starting a family, they relocated to Greenville, PA where she worked as a nurses aide at St. Paul Nursing...

Nov 30, 2023

Bonnie L. Weill, 67, of Kent, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023.  She was born in Mineola, NY on February 6, 1956 to the late Leo and Patricia Weill.

Bonnie earned her bachelor’s degree from Hiram College and was employed as a Therapeutic Program Worker with Warrensville Developmental Center for 29 years.  She was a member...

Nov 30, 2023

William R. Novak, 98, of Dover, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, OH.  He was born in Alliance, OH on April 24, 1925 to the late William and Mary Novak.

He was employed as a truck driver for several years.  William enjoyed bowling, golf, fishing, camping and watching...

Nov 28, 2023

Kevin Kerns, age 63 years, died unexpectedly at home in Kent, Ohio on November 28, 2023.  He was born in Cleveland on September 12, 1960. Kevin was a lifelong learner who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (University of Akron, Magna Cum Laude) and a Master of Arts degree in Public Affairs (Indiana University). He worked mostly...

Nov 28, 2023

Renee Ewing, 74, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.  She was born in Tallmadge on July 28, 1949, to the late Howard and Leoma Sackett.  Renee enjoyed playing cards, bowling, and golf.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her...

Nov 28, 2023

Shirley Sue Dillon, age 77, of Kent, OH, passed away after a long battle with dementia surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at her home.

Shirley was born March 27, 1946 in Massillon, OH to the late Harry and Wilma (Holdren) Taylor.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Lanty Dillon...

Nov 28, 2023

Nancy Rhodes (nee Shaffer), age 69, of Kent, OH passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 after a long battle with Pancreatic cancer.

Nancy was born March 7, 1954 to Orville and Helen Shaffer, of Kent. She graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1972 and went on to spend her working years in...

Nov 27, 2023

Rosalyn (Rose) Dunlap-Gist, 79, of Akron, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Bath Manor Special Care Center. She was born in Detroit, MI on April 7, 1944 to the late Clarence and Helen Gist and was employed as a blind rehabilitation instructor with the Michigan Commission for the Blind.

Rose embraced everything Michigan where she...

Nov 27, 2023

Edgar Earl Stone, Jr., age 90, of Stow, OH, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at his home.

Edgar was the first born of four children on November 26, 1933 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Edgar and Virginia (Wilson) Stone Sr. while they were traveling from their home in Stow, OH.

While...

Nov 25, 2023

Dutch Eric Pope, age 46, of Cleveland, OH, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his home. He was born on October 7, 1977 in Ravenna, OH to Richard and Diane (Moore) Pope.  Dutch was a case manager with St. Vincent’s Charity Hospital.  He was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew...

Nov 25, 2023

John “Burnard” was born October 12, 1928 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late John Evan and Alice Mae (Pittman) Shipley.  John peacefully passed into eternal life on November 25, 2023 while rehabbing from surgery following a fractured leg.  He is survived by his sister, three children, six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

John graduated from Ravenna Township...

Nov 20, 2023

Christine Lydia Coven (nee Bujack), age 77, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 20, 2023, at her home in Silver Lake.

Chris was born in Murnau, Bavaria, Germany on August 17, 1946, the daughter of the late Polish immigrants Joseph Alfred Bujack and Sophie Bujack (nee Pyde).  Immigrating into this country as a child on July 22,...

Nov 19, 2023

Mildred E. Ebie, age 88, of Mogadore, OH, went to be with the lord on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Mildred was born June 28, 1935 in Ravenna, OH to the late George and Audree (Nunley) Seibert.

Mildred was a Member of Harmony Baptist Church, Tallmadge, OH. Sang in the choir...