Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Jun 8, 2024

Alvin H. Brown Sr., 89, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  He was born in McDonald, PA on October 13,1934 to the late David and Julia Brown and proudly served in the United States Army.

Al was the owner and operator of Al Brown Construction, LLC over 40 years ago, and worked alongside his...

Jun 6, 2024

David Ralph Kline, age 76, of Wadsworth, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

David was born January 15, 1948 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Ralph and Rita (O'Donnell) Kline.

David attended Kent State High School. After graduation, David attended Kent State University and majored in film directing. David loved being in...

Jun 5, 2024

Robert B. Leland Jr., 88, lifelong resident of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Heather Knoll Retirement Village.  He was born in Ravenna on October 25, 1935 to the late Robert Sr. and Faye Leland and was a graduate of the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus.

Robert was a member of the...

Jun 5, 2024

Daniel E. Molnar Sr., 74, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 following a brief illness.  He was born in Spangler, PA on December 21, 1949 to the late George and Eleanor Molnar and proudly served in the United States Air Force.

Daniel attended St. Patrick Catholic Church and was very involved at the Freedom...

Jun 4, 2024

Thomas Edwin Robins, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on June 4th, 2024, holding his Savior’s hand walking in the beautiful gardens of Heaven, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 29th, 1934 in Niagara Falls, NY. He graduated from Niagara Falls High School and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corp.

Jun 3, 2024

Catherine Victoria “Cathy” Fox, 71, of Kent, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side. She was born in Akron on August 5, 1952, to the late Lewis and Ruby Hayberg, and was a 1970 graduate of Akron Central High School.

Cathy worked in retail, first...

May 31, 2024

Mary Jane Montoni, devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, she was 98.  Mary was born the second of eight children to parents Paul and Edith Nemeth on a farm outside of Cadiz, OH.  A coal miner’s daughter, she was raised in a family of modest means and would go on to live...

May 31, 2024

Richard George, age 95, of Twinsburg, OH, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Maplewood at Twinsburg.

Richard was born September 3, 1928 in Oklahoma, PA to the late Emery And Helen George.

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

Services in care of Bissler...

May 26, 2024

Charlotte A. Barnhart, age 82, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 26, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was born February 4, 1942, in Akron, to Paul and Ethel Patterson. Charlotte enjoyed cooking and antiquing. Most importantly, she loved spending her free time with her beloved family. She will be greatly missed.

Charlotte is...

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...