Obituaries
Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory
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Raymond E. Swaney
Jul 17, 2014
Raymond Edward Swaney, 78, of Kent, died Thursday, July 17, 2014 at his home. He was born June 5, 1936 in Kent, OH to Harry E. and Julia Helen (Slama) Swaney. Raymond was an upholsterer at Kent Upholstery and then became self-employed. He served as a Marine during the Korean War. Ray was a member of the Kent American Legion...
Richard M. Schoepe
Jul 17, 2014
Richard M. Schoepe, 37, of Rootstown, died Thursday, July 17, 2014. He was the most perfect father and husband. He was the assistant coach to his son, Spencer's teams including Ravenna youth wrestling and 11u Brownlee travel baseball. He was not only a coach but their biggest fan. Rick was a huge Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers and...
Gladys B. Longstreth
Jul 16, 2014
Gladys B. Longstreth, 94, of Kent, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born April 5, 1920 in Ravenna, to Ozwin and Vella (Holman) Delin. Gladys was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Streetsboro. She loved to crochet and knit with many of the items being made for the benefit of family and friends....
Cathy Dawn Barchalk
Jul 14, 2014
Cathy Dawn Barchalk, 69, of Rootstown, died Monday, July 14, 2014 at her home. She was born March 16, 1945 in Warren to Robert and Doris (Dickson) Kouba. Cathy earned her Bachelor Degree from St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing in Akron in 1967. Cathy was retired and had worked as a nurse at several organizations including Hattie Larlam and...
Jack C. Bennett
Jul 11, 2014
Jack C. Bennett, 83, of Brimfield, died Friday, July 11, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 23, 1931 in Akron. He attended Kent Roosevelt High School. Jack was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War. He loved and lived to fish and was a fan of Bluegrass Music. He is...
Grace Muratore
Jul 7, 2014
Grace (Mallozzi) Muratore, long time Kent resident, passed away on July 7, 2014, just six months short of her 99th birthday. Grace was born on January 3, 1916 in Atwater, Ohio. She was married (in 1942) to Frank Muratore, one of the four founding partners of Kent Tree City Mold and Machine Company, and who preceded her in death in...
Benjamin Foote
Jul 6, 2014
Dr. Benjamin A. Foote, 85, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 6th. He was born in Delaware, Ohio on October 25, 1928 to Grant and Nettie (nee Archer) Foote. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Dr. Foote completed his B.A. in Zoology at Ohio Wesleyan (Alpha Tau Omega) in 1950...
Rosemarie Mandalari
Jul 4, 2014
Rosemarie Mandalari, our much loved mother and grandmother, passed away, at 79, with the love of her family surrounding her, at SUMMA Akron City Hospital on July 4, 2014. Stephen and Rosemarie are now together with our Lord. Rosemarie was born March 31, 1935 in Ravenna. She graduated from Ravenna High School. She married her soul mate, Stephen Mandalari, on...
Robert Dimauro
Jul 2, 2014
Robert DiMauro, 86, of Kent, beloved husband of Carmel Rita (Pappano) for 62 years, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family on July 2, 2014. Born on May 14, 1928 to Pasquale and Maria DiMauro. Robert is survived by his dear wife Carmel, whom he married on May 3, 1952, at St. Martha Church,...
Maria Elisabeth Reznicek
Jun 30, 2014
Maria Elisabeth "Marlies" Reznicek, 91, of Stow formerly of North Olmsted, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 30, 2014. She was born November 20, 1922 in Berlin, Germany. She had worked as an executive secretary for B&K Instruments in Cleveland. She and her husband were active members of Grace Church of North Olmsted for many years and...
Helen Reedy
Jun 30, 2014
Helen E. Reedy, 71, of Rootstown, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Maple Wood Care Center in Streetsboro. She was born May 18, 1943 in Salem to William L. and Mary Jane (Kamere) Rinehart. She was a member of the Rootstown United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and painting ceramics. She was also an avid reader. She is survived...
Willie B. Smith
Jun 30, 2014
Willie B. Smith, 89, of Kent, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at his home. He was born December 25, 1924 in Bowdon, GA to George and Emmaline (Flanning) Smith. He loved to teach and spread the word of God and visit the Coleman Day Care Center. Rev. Willie was always dressed, was well liked and loved popcorn. He was a...
Nellie Lou Janik
Jun 26, 2014
Surrounded by her family and friends, filled with love and song, Nellie Lou Janik (Williams) passed on to a better place, Thursday, June 26, 2014. Born June 24, 1932, this proud Theodore Roosevelt High School "Rough Rider" embraces her world from the start with horses, Canadian fishing trips, Ice skating, and animal rescues. The daughter of Vivian Marie Carpenter and...
Bernard Shaffer
Jun 24, 2014
Bernard Shaffer, 68, of Streetsboro, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Gardens of Western Reserve in Streetsboro. He was born April 4, 1946 in Ravenna to Claude W. and Marjorie E. (Valarinos) Shaffer. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School and retired from Gougler Industries after working there for many years. He is survived by his daughters, Annette (Rick)...
Donna Marie Tomko
Jun 23, 2014
Donna Marie Tomko, 84, of Kent, died Monday, June 23, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born May 31, 1930 in Cleveland to George and Mary (Kavulla) Tomko. Donna worked in New York City as a singer, dancer and comedian. From 1960 to 1968, Donna performed with Larry Knight in a singing/comedy/ duo. They toured a variety of night...
Landyn Matthew Stevens
Jun 22, 2014
Landyn Matthew Stevens, died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He is survived by his mom, Elizibeth Marie Boyle and his dad, Craig Allen Stevens Jr. both of Kent; maternal grandparents, Leslie Boyle of Kent and Harold and Carla Boyle of Ravenna; great grandparents, Lee Ann (George Beans) McMullen of Diamond and Terry McMullen of Brady...
Richard "Cheese" Litzenburg
Jun 21, 2014
Richard A. Litzenburg "Cheese", 65, of Diamond, OH passed away June 21, 2014 following a long illness. He was born December 26, 1948 in Cumberland, MD, the son of Richard and Grace Litzenburg. Richard attended Kent Roosevelt High School before being drafted in the Army. He became an E5 Sergeant Tank Commander. Richard was the manager of the Martin Oil...
Vilma Monserrate Smith
Jun 20, 2014
Vilma Monserrate Smith, 72, passed away at her home surrounded by loving family on June 20, 2014. Born on March 26, 1942 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was preceded in death by her mother Clara Ruiz and father Hermand Monserrate. She is survived by her husband, Robert D. Smith; her three children, Roger (Nicki) Smith of Mentor, Victor (Angie)...
Kevin Norman Kalow
Jun 18, 2014
Kevin Kalow, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. He was a life-long resident of Ravenna and graduated from Ravenna High School. He is survived by his sister, Cynthia (Michael) Hostler; niece, Lindsey (Ben) Patterson; nephew, Joe (Danielle) Hostler; great niece, Quinn Patterson; and great nephew, Jack Hostler. He was preceded in death by...
Francine M. Earle
Jun 17, 2014
Francine M. Earle, 78, of Kent, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born November 6, 1935 in Kent, to Paul and Margaret (Mehok) Gambaccini. She is survived by her sons, Paul (Wendy) of Edinburg and Jeffrey (Teresa) of Stow; grandchildren, Jacob and Kirsten; sisters, Barbara (Steve) Francis of Rootstown, Marilyn (John) Reighard of Ypsilanti, MI,...
Raymond E. Swaney
Jul 17, 2014
Raymond Edward Swaney, 78, of Kent, died Thursday, July 17, 2014 at his home. He was born June 5, 1936 in Kent, OH to Harry E. and Julia Helen (Slama) Swaney. Raymond was an upholsterer at Kent Upholstery and then became self-employed. He served as a Marine during the Korean War. Ray was a member of the Kent American Legion...
Richard M. Schoepe
Jul 17, 2014
Richard M. Schoepe, 37, of Rootstown, died Thursday, July 17, 2014. He was the most perfect father and husband. He was the assistant coach to his son, Spencer's teams including Ravenna youth wrestling and 11u Brownlee travel baseball. He was not only a coach but their biggest fan. Rick was a huge Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers and...
Gladys B. Longstreth
Jul 16, 2014
Gladys B. Longstreth, 94, of Kent, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born April 5, 1920 in Ravenna, to Ozwin and Vella (Holman) Delin. Gladys was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Streetsboro. She loved to crochet and knit with many of the items being made for the benefit of family and friends....
Cathy Dawn Barchalk
Jul 14, 2014
Cathy Dawn Barchalk, 69, of Rootstown, died Monday, July 14, 2014 at her home. She was born March 16, 1945 in Warren to Robert and Doris (Dickson) Kouba. Cathy earned her Bachelor Degree from St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing in Akron in 1967. Cathy was retired and had worked as a nurse at several organizations including Hattie Larlam and...
Jack C. Bennett
Jul 11, 2014
Jack C. Bennett, 83, of Brimfield, died Friday, July 11, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 23, 1931 in Akron. He attended Kent Roosevelt High School. Jack was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War. He loved and lived to fish and was a fan of Bluegrass Music. He is...
Grace Muratore
Jul 7, 2014
Grace (Mallozzi) Muratore, long time Kent resident, passed away on July 7, 2014, just six months short of her 99th birthday. Grace was born on January 3, 1916 in Atwater, Ohio. She was married (in 1942) to Frank Muratore, one of the four founding partners of Kent Tree City Mold and Machine Company, and who preceded her in death in...
Benjamin Foote
Jul 6, 2014
Dr. Benjamin A. Foote, 85, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 6th. He was born in Delaware, Ohio on October 25, 1928 to Grant and Nettie (nee Archer) Foote. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Dr. Foote completed his B.A. in Zoology at Ohio Wesleyan (Alpha Tau Omega) in 1950...
Rosemarie Mandalari
Jul 4, 2014
Rosemarie Mandalari, our much loved mother and grandmother, passed away, at 79, with the love of her family surrounding her, at SUMMA Akron City Hospital on July 4, 2014. Stephen and Rosemarie are now together with our Lord. Rosemarie was born March 31, 1935 in Ravenna. She graduated from Ravenna High School. She married her soul mate, Stephen Mandalari, on...
Robert Dimauro
Jul 2, 2014
Robert DiMauro, 86, of Kent, beloved husband of Carmel Rita (Pappano) for 62 years, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family on July 2, 2014. Born on May 14, 1928 to Pasquale and Maria DiMauro. Robert is survived by his dear wife Carmel, whom he married on May 3, 1952, at St. Martha Church,...
Maria Elisabeth Reznicek
Jun 30, 2014
Maria Elisabeth "Marlies" Reznicek, 91, of Stow formerly of North Olmsted, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 30, 2014. She was born November 20, 1922 in Berlin, Germany. She had worked as an executive secretary for B&K Instruments in Cleveland. She and her husband were active members of Grace Church of North Olmsted for many years and...
Helen Reedy
Jun 30, 2014
Helen E. Reedy, 71, of Rootstown, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Maple Wood Care Center in Streetsboro. She was born May 18, 1943 in Salem to William L. and Mary Jane (Kamere) Rinehart. She was a member of the Rootstown United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and painting ceramics. She was also an avid reader. She is survived...
Willie B. Smith
Jun 30, 2014
Willie B. Smith, 89, of Kent, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at his home. He was born December 25, 1924 in Bowdon, GA to George and Emmaline (Flanning) Smith. He loved to teach and spread the word of God and visit the Coleman Day Care Center. Rev. Willie was always dressed, was well liked and loved popcorn. He was a...
Nellie Lou Janik
Jun 26, 2014
Surrounded by her family and friends, filled with love and song, Nellie Lou Janik (Williams) passed on to a better place, Thursday, June 26, 2014. Born June 24, 1932, this proud Theodore Roosevelt High School "Rough Rider" embraces her world from the start with horses, Canadian fishing trips, Ice skating, and animal rescues. The daughter of Vivian Marie Carpenter and...
Bernard Shaffer
Jun 24, 2014
Bernard Shaffer, 68, of Streetsboro, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Gardens of Western Reserve in Streetsboro. He was born April 4, 1946 in Ravenna to Claude W. and Marjorie E. (Valarinos) Shaffer. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School and retired from Gougler Industries after working there for many years. He is survived by his daughters, Annette (Rick)...
Donna Marie Tomko
Jun 23, 2014
Donna Marie Tomko, 84, of Kent, died Monday, June 23, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born May 31, 1930 in Cleveland to George and Mary (Kavulla) Tomko. Donna worked in New York City as a singer, dancer and comedian. From 1960 to 1968, Donna performed with Larry Knight in a singing/comedy/ duo. They toured a variety of night...
Landyn Matthew Stevens
Jun 22, 2014
Landyn Matthew Stevens, died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He is survived by his mom, Elizibeth Marie Boyle and his dad, Craig Allen Stevens Jr. both of Kent; maternal grandparents, Leslie Boyle of Kent and Harold and Carla Boyle of Ravenna; great grandparents, Lee Ann (George Beans) McMullen of Diamond and Terry McMullen of Brady...
Richard "Cheese" Litzenburg
Jun 21, 2014
Richard A. Litzenburg "Cheese", 65, of Diamond, OH passed away June 21, 2014 following a long illness. He was born December 26, 1948 in Cumberland, MD, the son of Richard and Grace Litzenburg. Richard attended Kent Roosevelt High School before being drafted in the Army. He became an E5 Sergeant Tank Commander. Richard was the manager of the Martin Oil...
Vilma Monserrate Smith
Jun 20, 2014
Vilma Monserrate Smith, 72, passed away at her home surrounded by loving family on June 20, 2014. Born on March 26, 1942 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was preceded in death by her mother Clara Ruiz and father Hermand Monserrate. She is survived by her husband, Robert D. Smith; her three children, Roger (Nicki) Smith of Mentor, Victor (Angie)...
Kevin Norman Kalow
Jun 18, 2014
Kevin Kalow, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. He was a life-long resident of Ravenna and graduated from Ravenna High School. He is survived by his sister, Cynthia (Michael) Hostler; niece, Lindsey (Ben) Patterson; nephew, Joe (Danielle) Hostler; great niece, Quinn Patterson; and great nephew, Jack Hostler. He was preceded in death by...
Francine M. Earle
Jun 17, 2014
Francine M. Earle, 78, of Kent, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born November 6, 1935 in Kent, to Paul and Margaret (Mehok) Gambaccini. She is survived by her sons, Paul (Wendy) of Edinburg and Jeffrey (Teresa) of Stow; grandchildren, Jacob and Kirsten; sisters, Barbara (Steve) Francis of Rootstown, Marilyn (John) Reighard of Ypsilanti, MI,...
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