Obituaries
Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Phyllis A. Hecker
Sep 6, 2013
Phyllis A. Hecker, 79, of Mogadore, died Friday, September 6, 2013 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born April 23, 1934 in Lima, to Clarence and Margaret (Wood) Gray. Phyllis retired from teaching after 30 years from Field Local Schools, Akron City Schools and Cuyahoga Falls City Schools. She was a member of the First Christian Church in...
Georgann Grimm
Sep 5, 2013
Georgann Grimm, 80, of Stow, OH, died Thursday, September 5, 2013 at her daughter's home in Stow. She was born March 17, 1933 in Racine to George and Mayme (Beegle) Hartenbach. Georgann retired as office manager in the Financial Aid Department at Kent State University, where she had 30 years of service in various departments. She was a member of...
Richard J. "Dick" Foor
Sep 2, 2013
Richard J. "Dick" Foor, 81, of Brimfield, died Monday, September 2, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 23, 1932 in Broad Top City, PA to Richard W. and Iva (Black) Foor. Dick was a veteran of the Army serving in the Korean War. He was active in the Brimfield Athletic Association and a member...
Deena Denise Smith
Aug 29, 2013
Deena Denise Smith, age 42 of Diamond, lost her life to cancer at home on August 29, 2013. Born April 23, 1971, she was the daughter of Bonnie Boring and Wade Batton. Deena married her high school sweetheart, Jason Smith, on September 2, 1989. In December 2011, Deena fulfilled her dream of opening Deena's Sweet Treats and More in Lake...
Ada June Davidson
Aug 29, 2013
Ada June Davidson, 81, of Streetsboro, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Anna Maria of Aurora. She was born November 10, 1931 in Clarksville, PA to Frank G. and Nora E. (Rodgers) Albaugh. Ada retired from Smurfit Stone. She was a member of the Aurora United Methodist Church and Mystic Chapter #32 O.E.S....
Cathryn Skinner Macdonald
Aug 20, 2013
Cathryn Skinner MacDonald is survived by her son, Neil Compton MacDonald, well-known Ohio Artist; and sister, Dorothy Skinner Morgan of Gulf Breeze, Florida. Cathryn's wishes are that her remains be cremated and that there be no obituary or formal service.
Eric Redmond Sisson
Aug 17, 2013
Eric Redmond Sisson Eric Redmond Sisson, 55, of Kent, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Stow Glen Retirement Center, after a long battle with cancer. He was born October 9, 1957 in Bay Village, Ohio for Robert Lawrence Sisson and Margaret Jean (Greer) Sisson. Eric graduated Kent Roosevelt High School in 1976. He was a free style skier, talented...
"Rick" Emory Paul Wirick
Aug 16, 2013
"Rick" Emory Paul Wirick, 65, of Kent, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2013 at his residence. He was born February 9, 1948 in Cleveland to Curtis and Anna (Pavell) Wirick. Rick was a graduate of Windham High School. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at Filmco in Aurora for over forty years. After...
Michael E. Herendeen
Aug 13, 2013
Michael E. Herendeen, 35, of Mogadore, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013. He was born January 11, 1978, in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Howard Herendeen and Deborah (Hopkins) Herendeen. Michael was a graduate of Waterloo High School and The University of Akron. He was employed by Chase Bank in Uniontown as Branch Manager. He is survived by his daughters, Cassidy and...
Mary Anne Chilson
Aug 10, 2013
Mary Anne Chilson Loughney Bailey, 80, of Brimfield died August 10, 2013 at her daughter and son-in-law's residence where she has lived the past 10 months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of Ernest and Lillie Myrtle (Arnette) Bailey. She was born July 4, 1933, in Akron and attended North High School. She married Jack F....
David W. Wise
Aug 10, 2013
David W. Wise, 82, of Kent, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born November 18, 1930 in Toronto, to Calvin B. and Edna Irene (Morris) Wise. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving during the Korean War. David was a graduate of Kent State University and was a member of...
Clair Clapp
Aug 9, 2013
Clair "Dolly" Clapp, 81, of Kent, died Friday, August 9, 2013. She was born January 24, 1932 in Kent, to Santos and Serifina (Gliozzi) Labajetta. Dolly retired from Kent State University as an Executive Secretary. She was a member of St. Patrick Church and Coterie II. She enjoyed crocheting and cross stitching. Dolly was a devoted mother and grandmother who...
Harold E. Snowberger
Aug 9, 2013
Harold E. Snowberger, 92, of Kent, died Friday, August 9, 2013 at Akron General Hospital. He was born June 19, 1921 in Akron, to Arnold and Irene (Snowberger) Snowberger. Harold was a 1939 Graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. He was a veteran of the Army serving in WW II and attained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. Harold retired...
Helen M. Andenoro
Aug 9, 2013
Helen M. Andenoro, 81 of Kent, died Friday, August 9th, 2013 at her home. She was born October 14, 1931 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Thomas and Pearl Wise (Shoppe) She is survived by her daughters, Louella (Jeff) Pracejus of Cleveland, Ronda Sue (Carl) Fiorentino of Aurora, Judean (Scott) Hutchison of Streetsboro, Janice (Britt) McElhone of Fort Myers, Florida and daughter...
Eva Lillian (Amaru) Rosian
Aug 7, 2013
Eva Lillian Rosian, 88, of Hubbard, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren. She was born February 15, 1925 in Ravenna to Marcello and Jenny (Fiorenzo) Amaru. Eva loved gardening, travel, and volunteering at church. Her greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her husband, George Rosian; sons, Anthony (Mary) Romeo of Deerfield...
Robert Martin Dillenback
Jul 30, 2013
Robert Martin Dillenback, 77, of Kent, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born May 6, 1936 in Grand Haven, MI to Marion and Louise M. (Heminger) Dillenback. He was the Executive Director of Sheltered Workshops in many areas of the Mid-West. He retired from Forest City Enterprises as a maintenance supervisor. Bob attended the United...
Jessica Rae Reicosky
Jul 30, 2013
Jessica Rae Reicosky, 29, of Kent, passed away suddenly. Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 at her residence She was born June 23, 1984 in Massillon. Jessica was an amazingly brilliant young woman full of passion and zest for life. She brought laughter and joy to those whose lives she touched. She found laughter in silliness, and would create it at every...
William George Paul Dodds
Jul 29, 2013
William George Paul Dodds, 56, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Monday, July 29, 2013 at his home. He was born January 9, 1957 in Akron, to Paul Rider and AnnaMay (Hoffman) Dodds. He was a member of Rockton Lodge F&AM, a 32nd degree Mason. He was a Past Patron of Eastern Star - Olive Chapter in Kent. Bill was also a...
Marie A. Siciliano
Jul 27, 2013
Marie A. Siciliano, 87, of Kent, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013 at her home. She was born August 15, 1925 in Warren, to Joseph and Pasqua (Naturale) Ferrara. She lived most of her life in Kent and was a member of St. Patrick Church. Marie was a loving wife and mother to her sons. Her home was always the...
David L. Cochran
Jul 25, 2013
David L. Cochran, 60, of Rootstown, died Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born December 17, 1952 in Bedford to Ralph and Eleanor (Schneider) Cochran. David worked for United Architectural Metals. He loved his family and enjoyed boating and customizing his MG. He is survived by his wife, Judy (Vargo) Cochran, whom he married...
Phyllis A. Hecker
Sep 6, 2013
Phyllis A. Hecker, 79, of Mogadore, died Friday, September 6, 2013 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born April 23, 1934 in Lima, to Clarence and Margaret (Wood) Gray. Phyllis retired from teaching after 30 years from Field Local Schools, Akron City Schools and Cuyahoga Falls City Schools. She was a member of the First Christian Church in...
Georgann Grimm
Sep 5, 2013
Georgann Grimm, 80, of Stow, OH, died Thursday, September 5, 2013 at her daughter's home in Stow. She was born March 17, 1933 in Racine to George and Mayme (Beegle) Hartenbach. Georgann retired as office manager in the Financial Aid Department at Kent State University, where she had 30 years of service in various departments. She was a member of...
Richard J. "Dick" Foor
Sep 2, 2013
Richard J. "Dick" Foor, 81, of Brimfield, died Monday, September 2, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 23, 1932 in Broad Top City, PA to Richard W. and Iva (Black) Foor. Dick was a veteran of the Army serving in the Korean War. He was active in the Brimfield Athletic Association and a member...
Deena Denise Smith
Aug 29, 2013
Deena Denise Smith, age 42 of Diamond, lost her life to cancer at home on August 29, 2013. Born April 23, 1971, she was the daughter of Bonnie Boring and Wade Batton. Deena married her high school sweetheart, Jason Smith, on September 2, 1989. In December 2011, Deena fulfilled her dream of opening Deena's Sweet Treats and More in Lake...
Ada June Davidson
Aug 29, 2013
Ada June Davidson, 81, of Streetsboro, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Anna Maria of Aurora. She was born November 10, 1931 in Clarksville, PA to Frank G. and Nora E. (Rodgers) Albaugh. Ada retired from Smurfit Stone. She was a member of the Aurora United Methodist Church and Mystic Chapter #32 O.E.S....
Cathryn Skinner Macdonald
Aug 20, 2013
Cathryn Skinner MacDonald is survived by her son, Neil Compton MacDonald, well-known Ohio Artist; and sister, Dorothy Skinner Morgan of Gulf Breeze, Florida. Cathryn's wishes are that her remains be cremated and that there be no obituary or formal service.
Eric Redmond Sisson
Aug 17, 2013
Eric Redmond Sisson Eric Redmond Sisson, 55, of Kent, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Stow Glen Retirement Center, after a long battle with cancer. He was born October 9, 1957 in Bay Village, Ohio for Robert Lawrence Sisson and Margaret Jean (Greer) Sisson. Eric graduated Kent Roosevelt High School in 1976. He was a free style skier, talented...
"Rick" Emory Paul Wirick
Aug 16, 2013
"Rick" Emory Paul Wirick, 65, of Kent, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2013 at his residence. He was born February 9, 1948 in Cleveland to Curtis and Anna (Pavell) Wirick. Rick was a graduate of Windham High School. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at Filmco in Aurora for over forty years. After...
Michael E. Herendeen
Aug 13, 2013
Michael E. Herendeen, 35, of Mogadore, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013. He was born January 11, 1978, in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Howard Herendeen and Deborah (Hopkins) Herendeen. Michael was a graduate of Waterloo High School and The University of Akron. He was employed by Chase Bank in Uniontown as Branch Manager. He is survived by his daughters, Cassidy and...
Mary Anne Chilson
Aug 10, 2013
Mary Anne Chilson Loughney Bailey, 80, of Brimfield died August 10, 2013 at her daughter and son-in-law's residence where she has lived the past 10 months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of Ernest and Lillie Myrtle (Arnette) Bailey. She was born July 4, 1933, in Akron and attended North High School. She married Jack F....
David W. Wise
Aug 10, 2013
David W. Wise, 82, of Kent, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born November 18, 1930 in Toronto, to Calvin B. and Edna Irene (Morris) Wise. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving during the Korean War. David was a graduate of Kent State University and was a member of...
Clair Clapp
Aug 9, 2013
Clair "Dolly" Clapp, 81, of Kent, died Friday, August 9, 2013. She was born January 24, 1932 in Kent, to Santos and Serifina (Gliozzi) Labajetta. Dolly retired from Kent State University as an Executive Secretary. She was a member of St. Patrick Church and Coterie II. She enjoyed crocheting and cross stitching. Dolly was a devoted mother and grandmother who...
Harold E. Snowberger
Aug 9, 2013
Harold E. Snowberger, 92, of Kent, died Friday, August 9, 2013 at Akron General Hospital. He was born June 19, 1921 in Akron, to Arnold and Irene (Snowberger) Snowberger. Harold was a 1939 Graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. He was a veteran of the Army serving in WW II and attained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. Harold retired...
Helen M. Andenoro
Aug 9, 2013
Helen M. Andenoro, 81 of Kent, died Friday, August 9th, 2013 at her home. She was born October 14, 1931 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Thomas and Pearl Wise (Shoppe) She is survived by her daughters, Louella (Jeff) Pracejus of Cleveland, Ronda Sue (Carl) Fiorentino of Aurora, Judean (Scott) Hutchison of Streetsboro, Janice (Britt) McElhone of Fort Myers, Florida and daughter...
Eva Lillian (Amaru) Rosian
Aug 7, 2013
Eva Lillian Rosian, 88, of Hubbard, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren. She was born February 15, 1925 in Ravenna to Marcello and Jenny (Fiorenzo) Amaru. Eva loved gardening, travel, and volunteering at church. Her greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her husband, George Rosian; sons, Anthony (Mary) Romeo of Deerfield...
Robert Martin Dillenback
Jul 30, 2013
Robert Martin Dillenback, 77, of Kent, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born May 6, 1936 in Grand Haven, MI to Marion and Louise M. (Heminger) Dillenback. He was the Executive Director of Sheltered Workshops in many areas of the Mid-West. He retired from Forest City Enterprises as a maintenance supervisor. Bob attended the United...
Jessica Rae Reicosky
Jul 30, 2013
Jessica Rae Reicosky, 29, of Kent, passed away suddenly. Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 at her residence She was born June 23, 1984 in Massillon. Jessica was an amazingly brilliant young woman full of passion and zest for life. She brought laughter and joy to those whose lives she touched. She found laughter in silliness, and would create it at every...
William George Paul Dodds
Jul 29, 2013
William George Paul Dodds, 56, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Monday, July 29, 2013 at his home. He was born January 9, 1957 in Akron, to Paul Rider and AnnaMay (Hoffman) Dodds. He was a member of Rockton Lodge F&AM, a 32nd degree Mason. He was a Past Patron of Eastern Star - Olive Chapter in Kent. Bill was also a...
Marie A. Siciliano
Jul 27, 2013
Marie A. Siciliano, 87, of Kent, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013 at her home. She was born August 15, 1925 in Warren, to Joseph and Pasqua (Naturale) Ferrara. She lived most of her life in Kent and was a member of St. Patrick Church. Marie was a loving wife and mother to her sons. Her home was always the...
David L. Cochran
Jul 25, 2013
David L. Cochran, 60, of Rootstown, died Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born December 17, 1952 in Bedford to Ralph and Eleanor (Schneider) Cochran. David worked for United Architectural Metals. He loved his family and enjoyed boating and customizing his MG. He is survived by his wife, Judy (Vargo) Cochran, whom he married...









