Obituaries
Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Louise Spain
Jun 10, 2014
Louise C. Spain passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Born November 1, 1921, she was the first child of in Kent, OH to Louis and Anna (Ubri) Ciccone. For many years, Louise was the owner and proprietor of Steve's Café at the corner of Summit Street and Franklin Avenue and then the Plaza View on Cherry Street....
Karen K. Babcock
Jun 9, 2014
Karen K. Babcock, 72, of Kent, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 9, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born December 21, 1941 in Bluffton, to Wade and Margaret Bonita (Clark) Shook. Karen was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Brimfield. She is survived by sons, Timothy (Julie) Babcock of Lexington Twp., Edward (Wendy) Babcock of...
Bian Rae Bolls
Jun 7, 2014
Bian Rae Bolls, 66, of Lakemore, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at her home. She was born April 24, 1948 in Lynchburg, VA to Raymond Herbert and Jacqueline Rae (King) Baker. Bian taught math at Field Local Schools for 42 years. She was a member of Fallscreek Community Church in Munroe Falls. Bian was a born teacher with a true...
Stephen B. Spangler
Jun 7, 2014
Stephen B. Spangler, age 75, of Kent passed on Saturday, June 7, 2014. He was born in Akron on April 3, 1939 to Albert "A.J." and Catherine L. Spangler, and was a life-long resident of Kent. He attended St. Patrick School and graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1957 and the Goodyear Training Center School in 1961. He also...
Ann H. Maulorico
Jun 7, 2014
Ann Helen Maulorico (Miller) of Kent, went home to be with the Lord June 7th, 2014. She was born in Cleveland Ohio on April 27th, 1930 to Rose F. and Bennie J. Maulorico. She resided in Kent Ohio for 27 years and was a much loved and cherished mother of seven sons and one daughter. Michael C. Miller of Tallmadge,...
Robert W. Clawson
Jun 7, 2014
Robert W. Clawson, 74, a long-time resident of Twin Lakes, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at National Church Residences in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born December 21, 1939 in Glendale, CA to Charles Verner and Ada Fern (Hower) Clawson. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, in Soviet Studies and was Professor Emeritus of European Military...
Edward B. Whitehouse,
Jun 3, 2014
Edward B. Whitehouse Jr., 84, of Cuyahoga Falls and formerly of Brimfield, died suddenly Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the Cardinal Retirement Village in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born July 18, 1929 in Wilkinsburg, PA to Edward B. and Helen Ann (Rach) Whitehouse. Ed earned his Masters degree in Human Resources Management from Kent State University in 1999. He was...
Pauline Marie Redman Goodwill
May 29, 2014
Pauline Marie Redman Goodwill, 89, of Kent, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at her home in the presence of family. She was born October 19, 1924 in Washington County, to Wilson and Phoebe (Lauer) Broome. Pauline was a member of the Kent Church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, sewing and word search puzzles. Pauline loved spending time with her...
Richard B. Dorr
May 25, 2014
Richard B. Dorr, 67, of Kent, passed peacefully at home Sunday, May 25, 2014. He was born March 1, 1947 in Cleveland, to Homer and Adele (Bligh) Dorr. Richard was a 1969 graduate of Case Western Reserve University BA. Richard continued his education at Cleveland State University, M.Ed. 1973 and Kent State University, Ed.S. 1982. While on campus at Case...
Elaine M. Ball
May 22, 2014
Elaine M. Ball, 86, of Kent, OH, entered eternal life on May 22, lovingly surrounded by her family. She was born January 13, 1928 in Bourbon, IN to Joseph Andrew and Anna J. (Rockhill) Metheny. She married Richard E. Ball (deceased) on June 20, 1948 in Plymouth IN. In 1959, they moved to Bedford, IN and raised their family. When...
Michael Thomas Ryan
May 20, 2014
Michael Thomas Ryan, 52, of Stow, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his home. He was born May 3, 1962 in Canton. He is survived by father, Thomas Ryan of Canton; mother, Barbara (Yakunich) Moledor of Stow; siblings, Joseph S. (Jacque) Ryan of New Albany, Stephanie Peatross of Canton, and John (Tricia) Moledor of Hartville; nieces and nephews, Joey Ryan,...
Gary Wilson Miller
May 17, 2014
Gary Wilson Miller, 69, of Kent, died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at his home with his family by his bedside. He was born September 15, 1944 in Ravenna, to C. Baker and Leota E. (Butler) Miller. Gary graduated from Kent State High School and received an Associate degree in Commercial Art from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He was a...
Josephine G. "Jo" Heisler
May 16, 2014
*** See Addendum at end of obituary*** Josephine G. "Jo" Heisler, 87, of Kent, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 16, 2014. She was born January 11, 1927 in Kent, OH to Carl and Bernice (Bossinger) Douglass. Jo was a graduate of Kent State High School and a Cum Laude graduate of Kent State...
Robert Allen Sprague
May 13, 2014
Robert Allen Sprague, 52, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born January 16, 1962 in Akron to Charles and Betty Ann (Ransford) Sprague Jr.. Bob enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing in Canada, horseback riding, and collecting baseball cards. He will be remembered as a diehard Cleveland Browns fan. He is survived by...
Margaret F. Gressard
May 6, 2014
Margaret F. Gressard, 99, of Kent, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at her home due to complications from a long battle with Alzheimer' Disease.. She was born August 20, 1914 in Oakland, CA to William B. and Ida Mae (Williams) Fageol. She earned her Bachelor's degree from University of California at Berkley and worked for the family business, Twin Coach....
Elizabeth Ann Eberhardt
May 4, 2014
Elizabeth Ann Eberhardt, 86, of Tallmadge, died Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the Gables of Hudson. She was born August 15, 1927 in Massillon to Clarence T. and Marie P. (Storck) Griesheimer. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her sons, Timothy (Beverly) of Stow, Mark (Julie), Stephen (Rex) of Jacksonville, FL and Philip (Jolene) of Orlando, FL; daughter,...
Wilma Ruth Harvey
May 3, 2014
Wilma Ruth Harvey, 75, of Kent, died Saturday, May 3, 2014 at her home. She was born October 8, 1938 in Kent, to Carl and Doris (Russell) Conaway. Wilma was a member and former Deacon of the Christian Life Center, Assembly of God Church in Kent. She loved her church family and was an active member before her illness. She...
John Mcallister "Jack" Yohe
May 2, 2014
John "Jack" McAllister Yohe, 85, of Kent, died Friday, May 2, 2014 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born January 17, 1929 in Monessen, PA to Donald H. and Margaret (Fohner) Yohe. He retired from the Navy as a Captain and Naval Aviator. Jack taught math, was a Guidance Counselor and enjoyed coaching basketball and track in the...
Dorothy Fruit
Apr 30, 2014
Mrs. Dorothy Fruit passed away peacefully at home in Kent, Ohio following a brief illness with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 30 2014. Dorothy Ann Beck was born March 15, 1929, the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Riddle) Beck of East Palestine, Ohio. She was a 1947 graduate of East Palestine High School, and 1951 Phi Beta...
William "Bill" Williams
Apr 29, 2014
William Emanuel "Bill" Williams, 94, of Stow, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. He was born December 5, 1919 in Akron to George Henry and Gertrude Emily (Beach) Williams. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps during the World War II serving in the 19th Fighter Squadron. He retired as traffic manager for Questor...
Louise Spain
Jun 10, 2014
Louise C. Spain passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Born November 1, 1921, she was the first child of in Kent, OH to Louis and Anna (Ubri) Ciccone. For many years, Louise was the owner and proprietor of Steve's Café at the corner of Summit Street and Franklin Avenue and then the Plaza View on Cherry Street....
Karen K. Babcock
Jun 9, 2014
Karen K. Babcock, 72, of Kent, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 9, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born December 21, 1941 in Bluffton, to Wade and Margaret Bonita (Clark) Shook. Karen was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Brimfield. She is survived by sons, Timothy (Julie) Babcock of Lexington Twp., Edward (Wendy) Babcock of...
Bian Rae Bolls
Jun 7, 2014
Bian Rae Bolls, 66, of Lakemore, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at her home. She was born April 24, 1948 in Lynchburg, VA to Raymond Herbert and Jacqueline Rae (King) Baker. Bian taught math at Field Local Schools for 42 years. She was a member of Fallscreek Community Church in Munroe Falls. Bian was a born teacher with a true...
Stephen B. Spangler
Jun 7, 2014
Stephen B. Spangler, age 75, of Kent passed on Saturday, June 7, 2014. He was born in Akron on April 3, 1939 to Albert "A.J." and Catherine L. Spangler, and was a life-long resident of Kent. He attended St. Patrick School and graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1957 and the Goodyear Training Center School in 1961. He also...
Ann H. Maulorico
Jun 7, 2014
Ann Helen Maulorico (Miller) of Kent, went home to be with the Lord June 7th, 2014. She was born in Cleveland Ohio on April 27th, 1930 to Rose F. and Bennie J. Maulorico. She resided in Kent Ohio for 27 years and was a much loved and cherished mother of seven sons and one daughter. Michael C. Miller of Tallmadge,...
Robert W. Clawson
Jun 7, 2014
Robert W. Clawson, 74, a long-time resident of Twin Lakes, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at National Church Residences in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born December 21, 1939 in Glendale, CA to Charles Verner and Ada Fern (Hower) Clawson. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, in Soviet Studies and was Professor Emeritus of European Military...
Edward B. Whitehouse,
Jun 3, 2014
Edward B. Whitehouse Jr., 84, of Cuyahoga Falls and formerly of Brimfield, died suddenly Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the Cardinal Retirement Village in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born July 18, 1929 in Wilkinsburg, PA to Edward B. and Helen Ann (Rach) Whitehouse. Ed earned his Masters degree in Human Resources Management from Kent State University in 1999. He was...
Pauline Marie Redman Goodwill
May 29, 2014
Pauline Marie Redman Goodwill, 89, of Kent, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at her home in the presence of family. She was born October 19, 1924 in Washington County, to Wilson and Phoebe (Lauer) Broome. Pauline was a member of the Kent Church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, sewing and word search puzzles. Pauline loved spending time with her...
Richard B. Dorr
May 25, 2014
Richard B. Dorr, 67, of Kent, passed peacefully at home Sunday, May 25, 2014. He was born March 1, 1947 in Cleveland, to Homer and Adele (Bligh) Dorr. Richard was a 1969 graduate of Case Western Reserve University BA. Richard continued his education at Cleveland State University, M.Ed. 1973 and Kent State University, Ed.S. 1982. While on campus at Case...
Elaine M. Ball
May 22, 2014
Elaine M. Ball, 86, of Kent, OH, entered eternal life on May 22, lovingly surrounded by her family. She was born January 13, 1928 in Bourbon, IN to Joseph Andrew and Anna J. (Rockhill) Metheny. She married Richard E. Ball (deceased) on June 20, 1948 in Plymouth IN. In 1959, they moved to Bedford, IN and raised their family. When...
Michael Thomas Ryan
May 20, 2014
Michael Thomas Ryan, 52, of Stow, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his home. He was born May 3, 1962 in Canton. He is survived by father, Thomas Ryan of Canton; mother, Barbara (Yakunich) Moledor of Stow; siblings, Joseph S. (Jacque) Ryan of New Albany, Stephanie Peatross of Canton, and John (Tricia) Moledor of Hartville; nieces and nephews, Joey Ryan,...
Gary Wilson Miller
May 17, 2014
Gary Wilson Miller, 69, of Kent, died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at his home with his family by his bedside. He was born September 15, 1944 in Ravenna, to C. Baker and Leota E. (Butler) Miller. Gary graduated from Kent State High School and received an Associate degree in Commercial Art from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He was a...
Josephine G. "Jo" Heisler
May 16, 2014
*** See Addendum at end of obituary*** Josephine G. "Jo" Heisler, 87, of Kent, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 16, 2014. She was born January 11, 1927 in Kent, OH to Carl and Bernice (Bossinger) Douglass. Jo was a graduate of Kent State High School and a Cum Laude graduate of Kent State...
Robert Allen Sprague
May 13, 2014
Robert Allen Sprague, 52, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born January 16, 1962 in Akron to Charles and Betty Ann (Ransford) Sprague Jr.. Bob enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing in Canada, horseback riding, and collecting baseball cards. He will be remembered as a diehard Cleveland Browns fan. He is survived by...
Margaret F. Gressard
May 6, 2014
Margaret F. Gressard, 99, of Kent, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at her home due to complications from a long battle with Alzheimer' Disease.. She was born August 20, 1914 in Oakland, CA to William B. and Ida Mae (Williams) Fageol. She earned her Bachelor's degree from University of California at Berkley and worked for the family business, Twin Coach....
Elizabeth Ann Eberhardt
May 4, 2014
Elizabeth Ann Eberhardt, 86, of Tallmadge, died Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the Gables of Hudson. She was born August 15, 1927 in Massillon to Clarence T. and Marie P. (Storck) Griesheimer. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her sons, Timothy (Beverly) of Stow, Mark (Julie), Stephen (Rex) of Jacksonville, FL and Philip (Jolene) of Orlando, FL; daughter,...
Wilma Ruth Harvey
May 3, 2014
Wilma Ruth Harvey, 75, of Kent, died Saturday, May 3, 2014 at her home. She was born October 8, 1938 in Kent, to Carl and Doris (Russell) Conaway. Wilma was a member and former Deacon of the Christian Life Center, Assembly of God Church in Kent. She loved her church family and was an active member before her illness. She...
John Mcallister "Jack" Yohe
May 2, 2014
John "Jack" McAllister Yohe, 85, of Kent, died Friday, May 2, 2014 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born January 17, 1929 in Monessen, PA to Donald H. and Margaret (Fohner) Yohe. He retired from the Navy as a Captain and Naval Aviator. Jack taught math, was a Guidance Counselor and enjoyed coaching basketball and track in the...
Dorothy Fruit
Apr 30, 2014
Mrs. Dorothy Fruit passed away peacefully at home in Kent, Ohio following a brief illness with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 30 2014. Dorothy Ann Beck was born March 15, 1929, the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Riddle) Beck of East Palestine, Ohio. She was a 1947 graduate of East Palestine High School, and 1951 Phi Beta...
William "Bill" Williams
Apr 29, 2014
William Emanuel "Bill" Williams, 94, of Stow, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. He was born December 5, 1919 in Akron to George Henry and Gertrude Emily (Beach) Williams. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps during the World War II serving in the 19th Fighter Squadron. He retired as traffic manager for Questor...
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