Obituaries
Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Dorothy "Louise" (Dycus/Jackson) Haenftling
Sep 8, 2015
Dorothy "Louise" (Dycus/Jackson) Haenftling, 91, died on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela (George) Arfield of Sarasota, Florida; Darlene (Leon) Sheridan of DeSoto, Missouri; and Donna (Bill) Vair of Akron, Ohio; and brother, Charles B. Dycus of Bradenton, Florida. She leaves behind 6 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins...
Kaiden Russell Brant-Stamper
Sep 6, 2015
Kaiden Russell Brant-Stamper, 2 Days, of Brimfield, passed peacefully Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Akron Children's Hospital. He was born September 4, 2015 in Akron, to Joshua Stamper and Megan Brant. He is survived by father, Joshua Stamper of Stow; mother, Megan Brant of Brimfield; grandparents, Robert and Vicki Brant of Brimfield and Dave and Michelle Holt of Stow; great...
Betty Jane Seibert
Sep 6, 2015
Betty Jane Seibert, 88, of Ravenna, died Sunday, September 6, 2015 at her home. She was born March 22, 1927 in McDonald, PA to Pierre and Victorine (Cauchie) Lagneaux. Betty was a 1945 graduate of Cambridge High School. Betty retired from Technicare in Solon as an electronics assembler. She grew up in Cambridge and lived most of her life in...
Terry D. Barchalk
Sep 5, 2015
Terry D. Barchalk, 77, of Kent, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the Hospice Care Center. He was born March 3, 1938 in Ravenna, to Mike and Thelma Mae (Wheeler) Barchalk. He is survived by sons, Mike (Helene) Barchalk of Kent and William "Pat" (Jeani) Barchalk of Liberty, SC; grandchildren, Steven, Nathan, Shannon, Pat, and Sarah; and brother, Melvin...
Forrest Fitzwater
Sep 5, 2015
Forrest Fitzwater, 89, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the Arbors at Streetsboro. He was born September 30, 1925 in Belington, WV to Charles and Jessie P. (England) Fitzwater. Forrest worked as a machinist for Gougler Machine Company in Kent, retiring after 40 years of service. He worked part time for Clark's Excavating. Forrest was a veteran of the...
Mary Ann Barreiro
Sep 3, 2015
Mary Ann Belmonte Barreiro of Kent went home to the Lord Thursday, September 3, 2015. She died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 1, 1923 in Kent, Ohio to parents Luigi "Louis" and Serafina "Sarah" (Schipani) Belmonte. She was a loving, beautiful person who was always very giving and caring, devoted to her family. She always...
Ronald Edward Crow
Sep 3, 2015
Ronald Edward Crow, 78, of Stow, died Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Hospice Care Center. He was born May 8, 1937 in Cameron, WV to Edward and Ruth (Franklin) Crow. He was a veteran of the Air Force during the Korean War. Ronald retired in 1991 from Chrysler as a Fire and Security Officer union local #167. He was a...
Charles B. Flogge
Sep 2, 2015
Charley Flogge, 91, of Kent, died after a short illness on September 2, 2015, at the Gables of Hudson. He was born in Kent, on March 13, 1924, to Mary (Polite) and Joseph Flogge. He was one of a large Italian family and a member of St. Patrick's Church. He was retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital. Charley enjoyed gardening and...
Helen Allene Marko
Aug 31, 2015
Helen Allene "Leigh" Marko, 75, of Akron, died Monday, August 31, 2015 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1939 in Carey, to Allen E. and Margaret (Chudanov) Veitch. Allene was a graduate of Rootstown High School and studied classical piano at Kent State University She was Secretary/Treasurer of Marko Transport, Inc. and most recently retired...
Betty J. Rydbom
Aug 27, 2015
Betty J. Rydbom, 87, of Kent, died Thursday, August 27, 2015 at her home. She was born May 29, 1928 in Kent to Harry and Katherine (Conaway) Burgess. She was a member of Lake Brady United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Past President of Brady Lake Women's Club. She is survived by son, Harry (Debbie) Rydbom of Kent; daughters,...
Arnet Dale Noble
Aug 25, 2015
Arnet D. Noble, age 46 of Kent, completed his earthly life August 25, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Arnet fought a long battle with dignity and determination but finally boarded his train to heaven. He was born August 8, 1969 in Akron to Delmar and Marie (Gross) Noble. He was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in...
Mary Ann Gambaccini-Ray
Aug 25, 2015
After a courageous battle with lung and brain cancer, Mary Ann went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25. She will be welcomed with open arms by her mom, Cecilia Gambaccini. Mary Ann will be deeply missed by her husband and best friend, Tim, the daughter she always wanted, Tammy (Mike) Garro, and grandson, Grant, "the joy of...
Vellan "Jean" Means
Aug 24, 2015
Vellan "Jean" Means, 92, of Streetsboro, died Monday, August 24, 2015 at the Arbors at Streetsboro. She was born March 21, 1923 in Rockwood, PA to Frederick D. and Grace M. (Bowers) Francis. She was a member of Streetsboro United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Hacker of Ravenna and Sandy Means of Streetsboro;...
Helen A. Darrah
Aug 20, 2015
Helen A Darrah, 89, of Kent, died Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born August 18, 1926 in Ravenna, to Lewis Everett and Mary Caroline (Gauding) Suter. She graduated from Ravenna High School and attended Bohecker's Business College graduating after 2 years. She was employed by the P.L. Frank Lumber Company as a bookkeeper....
Irene A. Snowberger
Aug 19, 2015
Irene A. Snowberger, 93, of Stow, died Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born September 7, 1921 in Kent to Arlie D. and Lila M. (White) Smith. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent and a former member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by sons, Dan (Sue)...
John H. Stanton
Aug 18, 2015
John H. Stanton, 60, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at his home. He was born September 18, 1954 in East Cleveland. He is a 1972 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School. In recent years, he reveled in his role of support for his parents. He loved nature and enjoyed fishing. He will be remembered as loving to help...
Lee Cannon
Aug 18, 2015
Lee James (Sonny) Cannon, died suddenly Tuesday, August 18th at Akron General Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Leanne Cannon, and his beloved children: Laneea, Lamont ( Heather), Lowell (Jen) and four grandchildren: Aaron Blevins, Isabella Cannon, Zoe Cannon and River Cannon. He was baptized in 1964, was married in 1969 and served the Kent...
Joann Loudin
Aug 15, 2015
JoAnn Loudin, 83, of Kent, died Saturday, August 15, 2015 at her home. She was born October 17, 1931 in Weston, WV to Michael and Lucy D. (Henry) Brockleman. JoAnn was employed as a manager for the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services. She was a life long Cleveland sports fan especially the Browns. JoAnn enjoyed golf, art and Mahjong. She...
Arletta Slaughter
Aug 14, 2015
Arletta Louise Powell Tarver Slaughter of Kent went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2015, with her family by her side. Arletta was born to William and Katy Powell on February 6, 1939, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. She was also raised by Anne Powell in Ravenna. She graduated from Ravenna Township High School in 1957. In her...
Eleanor F. Horning
Aug 12, 2015
Eleanor F. Horning, 94, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away on August 12, 2015. She was born November 4, 1920, to William and Irene (Auber) Humphrey in Akron, Ohio, and was a graduate of North High School in 1938. She married Raymond Horning in 1941. She was a dedicated homemaker and a loving mother to her boys. Eleanor and Ray enjoyed...
Dorothy "Louise" (Dycus/Jackson) Haenftling
Sep 8, 2015
Dorothy "Louise" (Dycus/Jackson) Haenftling, 91, died on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela (George) Arfield of Sarasota, Florida; Darlene (Leon) Sheridan of DeSoto, Missouri; and Donna (Bill) Vair of Akron, Ohio; and brother, Charles B. Dycus of Bradenton, Florida. She leaves behind 6 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins...
Kaiden Russell Brant-Stamper
Sep 6, 2015
Kaiden Russell Brant-Stamper, 2 Days, of Brimfield, passed peacefully Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Akron Children's Hospital. He was born September 4, 2015 in Akron, to Joshua Stamper and Megan Brant. He is survived by father, Joshua Stamper of Stow; mother, Megan Brant of Brimfield; grandparents, Robert and Vicki Brant of Brimfield and Dave and Michelle Holt of Stow; great...
Betty Jane Seibert
Sep 6, 2015
Betty Jane Seibert, 88, of Ravenna, died Sunday, September 6, 2015 at her home. She was born March 22, 1927 in McDonald, PA to Pierre and Victorine (Cauchie) Lagneaux. Betty was a 1945 graduate of Cambridge High School. Betty retired from Technicare in Solon as an electronics assembler. She grew up in Cambridge and lived most of her life in...
Terry D. Barchalk
Sep 5, 2015
Terry D. Barchalk, 77, of Kent, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the Hospice Care Center. He was born March 3, 1938 in Ravenna, to Mike and Thelma Mae (Wheeler) Barchalk. He is survived by sons, Mike (Helene) Barchalk of Kent and William "Pat" (Jeani) Barchalk of Liberty, SC; grandchildren, Steven, Nathan, Shannon, Pat, and Sarah; and brother, Melvin...
Forrest Fitzwater
Sep 5, 2015
Forrest Fitzwater, 89, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the Arbors at Streetsboro. He was born September 30, 1925 in Belington, WV to Charles and Jessie P. (England) Fitzwater. Forrest worked as a machinist for Gougler Machine Company in Kent, retiring after 40 years of service. He worked part time for Clark's Excavating. Forrest was a veteran of the...
Mary Ann Barreiro
Sep 3, 2015
Mary Ann Belmonte Barreiro of Kent went home to the Lord Thursday, September 3, 2015. She died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 1, 1923 in Kent, Ohio to parents Luigi "Louis" and Serafina "Sarah" (Schipani) Belmonte. She was a loving, beautiful person who was always very giving and caring, devoted to her family. She always...
Ronald Edward Crow
Sep 3, 2015
Ronald Edward Crow, 78, of Stow, died Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Hospice Care Center. He was born May 8, 1937 in Cameron, WV to Edward and Ruth (Franklin) Crow. He was a veteran of the Air Force during the Korean War. Ronald retired in 1991 from Chrysler as a Fire and Security Officer union local #167. He was a...
Charles B. Flogge
Sep 2, 2015
Charley Flogge, 91, of Kent, died after a short illness on September 2, 2015, at the Gables of Hudson. He was born in Kent, on March 13, 1924, to Mary (Polite) and Joseph Flogge. He was one of a large Italian family and a member of St. Patrick's Church. He was retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital. Charley enjoyed gardening and...
Helen Allene Marko
Aug 31, 2015
Helen Allene "Leigh" Marko, 75, of Akron, died Monday, August 31, 2015 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1939 in Carey, to Allen E. and Margaret (Chudanov) Veitch. Allene was a graduate of Rootstown High School and studied classical piano at Kent State University She was Secretary/Treasurer of Marko Transport, Inc. and most recently retired...
Betty J. Rydbom
Aug 27, 2015
Betty J. Rydbom, 87, of Kent, died Thursday, August 27, 2015 at her home. She was born May 29, 1928 in Kent to Harry and Katherine (Conaway) Burgess. She was a member of Lake Brady United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Past President of Brady Lake Women's Club. She is survived by son, Harry (Debbie) Rydbom of Kent; daughters,...
Arnet Dale Noble
Aug 25, 2015
Arnet D. Noble, age 46 of Kent, completed his earthly life August 25, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Arnet fought a long battle with dignity and determination but finally boarded his train to heaven. He was born August 8, 1969 in Akron to Delmar and Marie (Gross) Noble. He was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in...
Mary Ann Gambaccini-Ray
Aug 25, 2015
After a courageous battle with lung and brain cancer, Mary Ann went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25. She will be welcomed with open arms by her mom, Cecilia Gambaccini. Mary Ann will be deeply missed by her husband and best friend, Tim, the daughter she always wanted, Tammy (Mike) Garro, and grandson, Grant, "the joy of...
Vellan "Jean" Means
Aug 24, 2015
Vellan "Jean" Means, 92, of Streetsboro, died Monday, August 24, 2015 at the Arbors at Streetsboro. She was born March 21, 1923 in Rockwood, PA to Frederick D. and Grace M. (Bowers) Francis. She was a member of Streetsboro United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Hacker of Ravenna and Sandy Means of Streetsboro;...
Helen A. Darrah
Aug 20, 2015
Helen A Darrah, 89, of Kent, died Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born August 18, 1926 in Ravenna, to Lewis Everett and Mary Caroline (Gauding) Suter. She graduated from Ravenna High School and attended Bohecker's Business College graduating after 2 years. She was employed by the P.L. Frank Lumber Company as a bookkeeper....
Irene A. Snowberger
Aug 19, 2015
Irene A. Snowberger, 93, of Stow, died Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born September 7, 1921 in Kent to Arlie D. and Lila M. (White) Smith. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent and a former member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by sons, Dan (Sue)...
John H. Stanton
Aug 18, 2015
John H. Stanton, 60, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at his home. He was born September 18, 1954 in East Cleveland. He is a 1972 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School. In recent years, he reveled in his role of support for his parents. He loved nature and enjoyed fishing. He will be remembered as loving to help...
Lee Cannon
Aug 18, 2015
Lee James (Sonny) Cannon, died suddenly Tuesday, August 18th at Akron General Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Leanne Cannon, and his beloved children: Laneea, Lamont ( Heather), Lowell (Jen) and four grandchildren: Aaron Blevins, Isabella Cannon, Zoe Cannon and River Cannon. He was baptized in 1964, was married in 1969 and served the Kent...
Joann Loudin
Aug 15, 2015
JoAnn Loudin, 83, of Kent, died Saturday, August 15, 2015 at her home. She was born October 17, 1931 in Weston, WV to Michael and Lucy D. (Henry) Brockleman. JoAnn was employed as a manager for the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services. She was a life long Cleveland sports fan especially the Browns. JoAnn enjoyed golf, art and Mahjong. She...
Arletta Slaughter
Aug 14, 2015
Arletta Louise Powell Tarver Slaughter of Kent went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2015, with her family by her side. Arletta was born to William and Katy Powell on February 6, 1939, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. She was also raised by Anne Powell in Ravenna. She graduated from Ravenna Township High School in 1957. In her...
Eleanor F. Horning
Aug 12, 2015
Eleanor F. Horning, 94, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away on August 12, 2015. She was born November 4, 1920, to William and Irene (Auber) Humphrey in Akron, Ohio, and was a graduate of North High School in 1938. She married Raymond Horning in 1941. She was a dedicated homemaker and a loving mother to her boys. Eleanor and Ray enjoyed...









