Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Mar 23, 2024

Keith Stephens, born in Ravenna, Ohio, age 55, from Kent, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024.

Keith Stephens graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School as well as many welding schools. He was a very hard worker all his life. He was an iron worker for over 25 years and was part of local 17. He...

Mar 22, 2024

Harry C. Smith peacefully entered Heaven’s gates on Friday, March 22, 2024. Born on September 22, 1941, Harry lived a good full life.  During that time, he played accordion in a polka band for over 50 years, served as United Methodist Men’s president, Boy Scout leader, and youth leader. He also held all leadership positions on the local Lions...

Mar 17, 2024

Larry D. Banks, 67, of Tallmadge, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side.  He was born in Evanston, IL on June 24, 1956 to the late Thomas Earl Graves and Lois Mae Banks.  Larry was employed in the custodial department for Kent Roosevelt High School and Kent...

Mar 17, 2024

Jay Aaron Saltzman, 64, died on Sunday, March 17, 2024.  He was born in Findlay, OH on April 25, 1959, the son of Dr. Glenn and Ruth (Weaver) Saltzman.

Jay moved to Kent in 1966, was a 1977 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and has remained a resident since.  He attended Kent United Church of Christ....

Mar 13, 2024

Margaret Chionchio Angelo, age 91, of Kent, OH entered into her final sleep  on March 13th, 2024 surrounded by her children. She was born August 31, 1932 in Ravenna, OH to parents, Guy and Fannie Chionchio. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1950, and went on to work at Ferry Machine Co. and later as a Dental Secretary....

Mar 6, 2024

Stefani K. Spennati, 33, of Ravenna, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Altercare Post Acute Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Akron on August 17, 1990 and was an assistant manager at Subway.  She was very crafty, enjoyed making things and challenging herself with puzzles and games.  Stefani was always smiling and radiated joy with her infectious...

Mar 3, 2024

Sue E. Conery, 80, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side.  She was born in Akron to the late George and Hilda Hornbeck and in her later years, was employed as an office manager at Mendiola Insurance Agency for 12 years.

Sue enjoyed...

Feb 29, 2024

Frances “Fran” Hughes, age 76, passed away February 29, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1947, to Thomas and Susie (nee: Mathena) Jones in Princeton, West Virginia. Fran graduated Ravenna High School in 1965 and later attended The University of Akron. Fran worked in finance as a loan officer and was a strong proponent of credit unions. She...

Feb 28, 2024

Louis Samuel Copeland III, 61, of Ravenna was called by the Lord, after a lengthy illness in the early morning hours of February 28th, at Longmeadow Care Center.  He was born August 20, 1962 in Springfield, OH. He attended local schools in Portage County and graduated in 1981 from Ravenna High School.

He was preceded in death...

Feb 27, 2024

Kathleen Petrovic, 91, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  She was born in Youngstown, OH on February 19, 1933 to the late Francis and Florence Kane.  Kathleen earned her Bachelors Degree from St. Louis University, her Masters Degree from Case Western Reserve University and Nursing Degree from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing.  She taught nursing at...

Feb 23, 2024

Lynda A. Crock, 69, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on February 23, 2024. She was born on April 10, 1954 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Robert and Anna (Durst) Smith. Lynda married her high school sweetheart, Tom Crock, in 1972 and began a lifetime of beautiful memories. Tom and Lynda celebrated 52 wedding anniversaries...

Feb 22, 2024

Carl “Fun” Joseph Bauer, 54, passed away the morning of February 22, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by love, family, and friends. He bravely battled Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) and heart-related challenges throughout his life.

Carl “Scott” to his family was born to Andrea and Carl Bauer on December 27, 1969. He was a happy child, who...

Feb 22, 2024

Howard L. Shull, 93, of Kent, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at UH Portage Medical Center.  He was born in Brimfield on July 21, 1930 to the late Aaron and Ruth Shull.  Howard was employed as a machinist for many years, retiring from Ferry Industry.  He was a avid outdoorsman who enjoyed sports and working in his...

Feb 20, 2024

Margaret “Peg” Douglas Hall, 86, of Kent, Ohio, crossed over to Heaven on February 20, 2024.

Peg was born in Shoreham, Vermont to Adah and Malcolm Douglas, the youngest daughter of five children.  She grew up on an apple orchard and loved to make apple pies with her mom and play shuffleboard with her dad.  She also...

Feb 20, 2024

Ruth Ila Keller, 92, of Brimfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024. Ruth was born in Confluence, Pennsylvania on October 4th, 1931 to the late Reggie and Ruth (Coughenour) Bush. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis (Dan) Keller Sr. on August 6th, 2003.

Ruth was most happy...

Feb 20, 2024

Richard “Dick” Hill, 74, of Kent, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 20, 2024 at Summa Health Akron City Hospital, following a brief illness. Dick is survived by his loving wife Deborah (Pastore) Hill of Kent, Ohio, sons Alan Hill of Stow, Ohio and Eric (Gretchen) Hill of Kent, Ohio; grandchildren Madelaine and Peter Hill;...

Feb 11, 2024

Nancy Mandalari, 60, of Kent, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, February 11, 2024.  She was born on June 27, 1963 and was a lifelong resident of Kent. Nancy previously worked at their family-owned business, DOMINICK'S.

She was preceded in death by her father Dominick Mandalari, Sr. and her mother Aida (DiCola) Mandalari.

She is survived...

Feb 10, 2024

Ellen Culler Baggett, 69, passed peacefully on February 10, 2024, surrounded by family at her home in Brimfield, OH. Born on October 7, 1954, in Xenia, OH to parents Rev. G. Duane and Barbara Culler. Ellen is survived by her brothers, Robert, Paul and James, and her sister, Susan Conard.

In 1979 Ellen married her beloved partner...

Feb 8, 2024

Dorothy J. Cook, 88, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.  She was born and raised in Hyndman, PA on July 9, 1935, to the late Clyde and Louise Bingman.  Dorothy and her husband Harvey relocated to Mantua, OH in 1956. Following Harvey’s retirement from Ford Motor Company, they returned home to Hyndman,...

Feb 7, 2024

Barbara Ann Gannon, age 74, of Randolph passed away on Wednesday February 7, 2024.

Barbara was born November 27, 1949 in Akron to the late Arthur and Annette Kline. She was a loving wife, caring mother, supportive sister and devoted friend. She brought care and kindness to all that she did. As a neonatal nurse, a neighbor,...