Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Sep 20, 2024

John R. Luli, 88, of Rootstown, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 in the comfort of his home.  He was born in Ravenna on October 29, 1935 to the late George and Mary Luli and was a 1954 graduate of Rootstown High School.

John was employed as a carpenter for over 56 years.  He was a...

Sep 19, 2024

STOW (formerly SILVER LAKE), Marjorie Anne Nicholson was due to arrive Christmas Day 1927.  The doctor paid a home visit to her mom and felt like it was time to head to the hospital.  So, the doctor drove her to the hospital where she was delivered 3 weeks early on December 4th.

The third of five children...

Sep 19, 2024

Lowell Ross Lemmons, 84, of Brimfield went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024 with his family by his side.  He fought a lingering illness with all he had and with his family’s care.

He was born in Weston, WV on June 28, 1940 to the late Ross and Margaret (West) Lemmons.  On...

Sep 15, 2024

Judith Ann (Farrell) Flick, 74, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024. Born on May 19, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mae “Mary” Farrell. A proud graduate of Field High School, Judith married her beloved husband, Kenneth Flick, on April 20, 1968.

Judith was a devoted mother to two...

Sep 13, 2024

Paul Andrew Gray, age 61, of Kent, OH, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 13, 2024, at UH Portage Medical Center.

Paul was born on August 4, 1963, in Akron, OH, to Glen and Donna (Shields) Gray.

A graduate of Tallmadge High School, Class of 1981, Paul went on to study Electrical Engineering at the...

Sep 10, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Rheaume, 87, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.  She was born in Detroit, MI on December 2, 1936 to the late John and Christine Romps.  Elizabeth was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Denzmore Rheaume; son-in-law Glen Kruger and...

Sep 8, 2024

Angela Panetta, 91, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024.  She was born in Crotone, Italy on January 1, 1933 to the late Luigi and Carmella Stripparo and came to the United States in 1970.  She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, was very active and enjoyed gardening and walking.  Angela was a wonderful seamstress...

Sep 3, 2024

Cathleen Poremba, 76, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 with her family by her side.  She was born in Cleveland on June 29, 1948 to the late Vernon and Genevieve Lewis and was a 1966 graduate of Garfield Heights High School.

When she was a junior at Garfield, Cathy met Tom Poremba, who was...

Aug 28, 2024

Devon R. B. Dorr, 46, of Kent, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

He was born April 22, 1978 in Willoughby, OH to Richard B. Dorr, and Kathleen (Willis) Dorr.  Survivors include his son Harland; mother Kathleen Dorr; sisters, Heidi (Richard) Cannon and Wendy (Travis) Miller and his nieces and nephews, Hailey Cannon, Bryce Cannon,...

Aug 26, 2024

Florence D. Frost, 90, of Stow, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024.  She was born in Newark, OH on January 21, 1934 to the late Charles and Edith Bricker.  Florence attended Faith Bible Fellowship in Tallmadge and was always willing to help others.  She loved her family deeply and enjoyed caring for them.  She will be deeply missed...

Aug 24, 2024

Gary Lee Helsel, 78, of Ravenna, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at UH Portage Medical Center.  He was born in Altoona, PA on January 9, 1946 to the late Earl and Betty Helsel.  Gary obtained his master’s degree in mathematics from Kent State University.  He retired from teaching after 30 years, the last 25 at Revere High...

Aug 23, 2024

Jo Ann (Mooney) Dickerson, 78, of Kent, Ohio, passed away on August 23, 2024. Jo Ann was born in Kent on April 11, 1946. Known as a very loving and involved “Grammy,” Jo Ann dedicated her life first-and-foremost to her family. She was a devoted wife of 54 years to Brad Dickerson, who preceded her in death last year,...

Aug 17, 2024

William Suntheimer, age 98, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024.  He is survived by his wife, Shirley Suntheimer and son, Terry Suntheimer.

William was preceded in death by his son, Kirk (Janice) Suntheimer.

A private inurnment will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery.

Cremation services in the care of Bissler and Sons...

Aug 15, 2024

Gregory A. Price, 64, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Born in Ravenna Ohio on April 15, 1960.

He was the brother of Peggy Csierny (Michael) of Ravenna, Brenda Price of NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward and mother, Patricia Price; older brother, Eddie, sister Barbara....

Aug 13, 2024

Peter Anthony Cirjak, born on September 14, 1930, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the age of 93, following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Shirley Cirjak (Riznikove); sons, Thomas Cirjak (Nancy) of Ravenna, Larry Cirjak (Marlise Fletter) of Burton; grandchildren, Marianne Cahill (Rob), Amy Cirjak, Michael Cirjak (Ashley), Elyse...

Aug 10, 2024

Barbara Ann Clapp, 91, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Kent Ridge Senior Living.  She was born in Parma, OH on June 9, 1933 to the late Ralph and Anna Mae Wearley.  Barbara resided in New Mexico for 50 years, returning to Kent in 2021.  She enjoyed reading, watching movies, playing cards and was an...

Aug 6, 2024

Candace Sue Sayre, age 55, passed away on August 6, 2024. She is survived by her husband, David; children, Nathan, Lauren (fiancé Parker Bryant) and Gregory (Marina) Sayre; 11+ grandchildren; mother, Barbara Reinard and mother-in-law, Toni Sayre; and siblings, Kathy Perkins, Robin Trautman, Bobby Reinard, Rebecca Landrum. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Reinard and sister...

Aug 5, 2024

Leonard N. “Lenny” Stemple passed away on August 5, 2024 at the age of 93. Born in Akron, Lenny graduated from West High School where he excelled in basketball, even being named to the All City and All County Team. He was offered a scholarship to Akron University, but instead went to serve his country in the Korean War....

Aug 4, 2024

Gary L. Zimmer, 72, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born in Erie, PA on February 10, 1952 to the late James and Anabel Zimmer. Gary was employed as a delivery driver with UPS for 30 years, retiring in 2002. His “retirement” allowed him to start his own successful small...

Aug 1, 2024

Toni B. Worthen, age 68, of Ravenna, OH, passed August 1, 2024.

Toni ran on coffee and Jesus, as she would say. She was a source of light for many. She spent much of her time volunteering with the Kent Police Department and police K9s in the area. She could talk to anyone and brighten their day,...