Obituaries
Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory
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Leida C. Alexie
Jan 1, 2012
Leida C. Alexie, 98, of Kent, died Sunday, January 1, 2012 at The Woodlands at Robinson. She was born September 1, 1913 in Kent to Harvey Kerr and Mary (Mindek) Crabb. She worked as an Aide at Kent State University Health Center for 28 years. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Kent, Circle E of...
Jean Louise Mittiga
Jan 1, 2012
After a long battle with cancer, Jean L. Mittiga, 82, died on January 1, 2012. Jean was a lifelong resident of Kent, born November 27, 1929, to George L. and Della M. (Bauder) Morse. She graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1947. A talented pianist, she studied under the late Harold Miles and received a Bachelors in Music from...
John Brown
Dec 27, 2011
John Brown, 62, was born in Canton, Ohio. He moved to Ravenna in 1957 when his mother remarried. He had many fond memories living with his family in their farmhouse on Summit Road where they ran Creekside Berry Farm growing, picking, and selling strawberries. John graduated from Ravenna High School where he was on the track team. After attending Kent...
Thomas G. Yahner
Dec 26, 2011
Thomas G. Yahner, 65, of Kent, died Monday, December 26, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born May 8, 1946 in Akron, to Victor B. and Margaret (Ruhl) Yahner. Tom was a veteran of the Ohio National Guard for six years. He graduated from Kent State University with his degree in Aerospace. He was a member of St. Patrick...
Rosemary Antoinette Habowski
Dec 24, 2011
Rosemary Antoinette Habowski, 84, of Kent, died Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born April 19, 1927 in Steubenville, to Anthony and Mary Agnes (Stuber) Cafero. Rosemary was formerly part owner of Westgate Superette, Rosecair Beauty Salon and The Sandbar. She is survived by her children, Ronald J. (Melissa) Habowski of Kent, Doret Habowski of Newton...
Steven J. Carlson
Dec 24, 2011
Steven J. Carlson, 62 of Twin Lakes, OH died December 24, 2011, after a short illness at Akron City Hospital Hospice. He was born in Muncie, Indiana the son of Oka J. and H. Patricia Carlson who preceded him in death. Steve grew up in southern Ohio and moved to northern Ohio following his graduation from Ohio University in 1973...
Juliann (Bosko) Sorboro
Dec 23, 2011
Juliann B. Sorboro, 81, of Kent, passed away Friday December 23, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born December 20, 1930 in Cleveland to John M. Bosko and Mary Mazurowski. She is survived by her son Carl A. Sorboro Jr. of Macedonia; daughter Anita Sorboro of Kent; grandchildren, Anthony Sorboro of Stow, Christina Sorboro of Stow, Vincent...
Mildred L. "Millie" Dubois
Dec 21, 2011
Mildred (Millie) L. DuBois went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 21, 2011. She was born on September 22, 1920 in Kent, Ohio and resided there most of her life until moving to Stow ten years ago. She was the second child of Leroy E. and Annis C. (Johnson) Nighman. Millie was an accomplished violinist. She...
Amy Irene Puckett
Dec 19, 2011
Amy Irene Puckett, 89, of Kent, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born June 29, 1922 in Akron to Charles S and Mabel S. (France) McConnell Sr. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent for over 50 years, where she was a member of the Mary Reed Circle and sang...
William R O"Neil
Dec 14, 2011
William R. O'Neil, 68, of Kent, died Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born October 18, 1943 in Ravenna to Robert and Louise (Wilson) O'Neil. He was a 1962 graduate of Ravenna High School and President and member of the Canadian Club, the Tadmor Shrine, American Legion and VFW. William owned and operated O'Neil...
Rose Anna Elia
Dec 13, 2011
Rose Anna "Mikie" Elia, 85, of Kent, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Heather Knoll Nursing Center in Tallmadge. She was born January 29, 1926 in Kent to William and Leona (Marks) Hansen. Mikie enjoyed crocheting, winning blue ribbons at the Fair, sewing, wood refinishing and most of all, her family. She is survived by sons: Jeff (Karin)...
Annette Coulman
Dec 11, 2011
Annette F. Coulman, 75, of Aurora, died Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Hillcrest Hospital, with her son at her side. She was born August 23, 1936 in Saginaw, MI to Paul and Margaret (Schoen) Felder. Annette graduated from Katherine Gibbs Business School in 1956. She is survived by son, Karl (Renee) Coulman of Streetsboro; daughter, Paula Coulman of Austin, TX;...
Eva M. Setlock
Dec 11, 2011
Eva M. Setlock, 89, of Kent, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 11, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was born October 20, 1922 in Kent to Ercole and Lena (Montoni) Ubri. She was a member of St. Patrick Church and Cursillo. She loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by children, Sharon Williams...
Paul Joseph Simmons
Dec 10, 2011
Paul Joseph Simmons, 62, of Kent, died Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born March 19, 1949 in Cleveland to Anthony and Mary Ann (Shemple) Simmons. He was a member of St. Patrick Church; and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He will be remembered as a Family Man. He is survived by his...
Donald "Db" Bentley
Dec 10, 2011
A Kent businessman for over 50 years, Donald E. Bentley, 83, of Twin Lakes passed away Saturday December 10, 2011 at his home. He was born May 8, 1928 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Dwight and Esther (Meeker) Bentley and was a 1946 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School, serving as president of his senior class. "DB" was known for...
Robert M. Stokes
Dec 10, 2011
Robert M. Stokes, age 75, beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa, and Friend, passed from our presence to be with the Lord, Tuesday December 13.2011. He is survived by Carole his loving wife of 52 years; three children, Brent (Lee Mei), Suzanne Stokes (Jim Fossett), and Philip; grandchildren Natalie and Isaac Stokes, and Grace and Emerson Fossett. Also surviving him is his...
Bill F. Nash
Dec 6, 2011
Bill F. Nash, 81, of Aurora, died Tuesday, December 6, 2011 of natural causes at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born July 3, 1930 in Akron, to Leslie and Irene (Beech) Nash. Bill was a graduate of Granger High School then attended Kent State University graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was a veteran of the...
Sharon Neal
Dec 4, 2011
Sharon (Dietz) Neal (nee Stough), of Kent, died Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Akron General Hospital. She was born in Akron, to Harold and Sarah (Lawrence) Stough. Sharon was a graduate of St. Patrick Elementary and Kent Roosevelt High School. She then graduated from of St. Thomas/Akron University School of Nursing. Sharon was a Registered Nurse at St. Thomas Hospital,...
Donna M. Fink
Dec 3, 2011
Former Geauga County and Florida resident, Donna M. Fink, 82, passed away in the peace of Christ, Dec. 3, 2011 in Solon. Donna (Keyes) Fink was born to Arthur and Helen Keyes in Cleveland. Donna married Howard Fink in 1950 and had seven children, who proclaim her to be "the best mom ever". Chardon residents for many years, the couple...
Monalee Ewing
Dec 3, 2011
Monalee Ewing, of Kent, died Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born March 7, 1934 in Oakland, IA to Lawrence and Hildreth Larsen. Monalee was a 1954 graduate of Parsons College. She is survived by her husband, Keith "Pete" Ewing; son: Brad T. (Cynthia) Ewing of Lubbock, TX; daughter: Kris M. Ewing of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren,...
Leida C. Alexie
Jan 1, 2012
Leida C. Alexie, 98, of Kent, died Sunday, January 1, 2012 at The Woodlands at Robinson. She was born September 1, 1913 in Kent to Harvey Kerr and Mary (Mindek) Crabb. She worked as an Aide at Kent State University Health Center for 28 years. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Kent, Circle E of...
Jean Louise Mittiga
Jan 1, 2012
After a long battle with cancer, Jean L. Mittiga, 82, died on January 1, 2012. Jean was a lifelong resident of Kent, born November 27, 1929, to George L. and Della M. (Bauder) Morse. She graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1947. A talented pianist, she studied under the late Harold Miles and received a Bachelors in Music from...
John Brown
Dec 27, 2011
John Brown, 62, was born in Canton, Ohio. He moved to Ravenna in 1957 when his mother remarried. He had many fond memories living with his family in their farmhouse on Summit Road where they ran Creekside Berry Farm growing, picking, and selling strawberries. John graduated from Ravenna High School where he was on the track team. After attending Kent...
Thomas G. Yahner
Dec 26, 2011
Thomas G. Yahner, 65, of Kent, died Monday, December 26, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born May 8, 1946 in Akron, to Victor B. and Margaret (Ruhl) Yahner. Tom was a veteran of the Ohio National Guard for six years. He graduated from Kent State University with his degree in Aerospace. He was a member of St. Patrick...
Rosemary Antoinette Habowski
Dec 24, 2011
Rosemary Antoinette Habowski, 84, of Kent, died Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born April 19, 1927 in Steubenville, to Anthony and Mary Agnes (Stuber) Cafero. Rosemary was formerly part owner of Westgate Superette, Rosecair Beauty Salon and The Sandbar. She is survived by her children, Ronald J. (Melissa) Habowski of Kent, Doret Habowski of Newton...
Steven J. Carlson
Dec 24, 2011
Steven J. Carlson, 62 of Twin Lakes, OH died December 24, 2011, after a short illness at Akron City Hospital Hospice. He was born in Muncie, Indiana the son of Oka J. and H. Patricia Carlson who preceded him in death. Steve grew up in southern Ohio and moved to northern Ohio following his graduation from Ohio University in 1973...
Juliann (Bosko) Sorboro
Dec 23, 2011
Juliann B. Sorboro, 81, of Kent, passed away Friday December 23, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born December 20, 1930 in Cleveland to John M. Bosko and Mary Mazurowski. She is survived by her son Carl A. Sorboro Jr. of Macedonia; daughter Anita Sorboro of Kent; grandchildren, Anthony Sorboro of Stow, Christina Sorboro of Stow, Vincent...
Mildred L. "Millie" Dubois
Dec 21, 2011
Mildred (Millie) L. DuBois went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 21, 2011. She was born on September 22, 1920 in Kent, Ohio and resided there most of her life until moving to Stow ten years ago. She was the second child of Leroy E. and Annis C. (Johnson) Nighman. Millie was an accomplished violinist. She...
Amy Irene Puckett
Dec 19, 2011
Amy Irene Puckett, 89, of Kent, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born June 29, 1922 in Akron to Charles S and Mabel S. (France) McConnell Sr. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent for over 50 years, where she was a member of the Mary Reed Circle and sang...
William R O"Neil
Dec 14, 2011
William R. O'Neil, 68, of Kent, died Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born October 18, 1943 in Ravenna to Robert and Louise (Wilson) O'Neil. He was a 1962 graduate of Ravenna High School and President and member of the Canadian Club, the Tadmor Shrine, American Legion and VFW. William owned and operated O'Neil...
Rose Anna Elia
Dec 13, 2011
Rose Anna "Mikie" Elia, 85, of Kent, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Heather Knoll Nursing Center in Tallmadge. She was born January 29, 1926 in Kent to William and Leona (Marks) Hansen. Mikie enjoyed crocheting, winning blue ribbons at the Fair, sewing, wood refinishing and most of all, her family. She is survived by sons: Jeff (Karin)...
Annette Coulman
Dec 11, 2011
Annette F. Coulman, 75, of Aurora, died Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Hillcrest Hospital, with her son at her side. She was born August 23, 1936 in Saginaw, MI to Paul and Margaret (Schoen) Felder. Annette graduated from Katherine Gibbs Business School in 1956. She is survived by son, Karl (Renee) Coulman of Streetsboro; daughter, Paula Coulman of Austin, TX;...
Eva M. Setlock
Dec 11, 2011
Eva M. Setlock, 89, of Kent, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 11, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was born October 20, 1922 in Kent to Ercole and Lena (Montoni) Ubri. She was a member of St. Patrick Church and Cursillo. She loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by children, Sharon Williams...
Paul Joseph Simmons
Dec 10, 2011
Paul Joseph Simmons, 62, of Kent, died Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born March 19, 1949 in Cleveland to Anthony and Mary Ann (Shemple) Simmons. He was a member of St. Patrick Church; and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He will be remembered as a Family Man. He is survived by his...
Donald "Db" Bentley
Dec 10, 2011
A Kent businessman for over 50 years, Donald E. Bentley, 83, of Twin Lakes passed away Saturday December 10, 2011 at his home. He was born May 8, 1928 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Dwight and Esther (Meeker) Bentley and was a 1946 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School, serving as president of his senior class. "DB" was known for...
Robert M. Stokes
Dec 10, 2011
Robert M. Stokes, age 75, beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa, and Friend, passed from our presence to be with the Lord, Tuesday December 13.2011. He is survived by Carole his loving wife of 52 years; three children, Brent (Lee Mei), Suzanne Stokes (Jim Fossett), and Philip; grandchildren Natalie and Isaac Stokes, and Grace and Emerson Fossett. Also surviving him is his...
Bill F. Nash
Dec 6, 2011
Bill F. Nash, 81, of Aurora, died Tuesday, December 6, 2011 of natural causes at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born July 3, 1930 in Akron, to Leslie and Irene (Beech) Nash. Bill was a graduate of Granger High School then attended Kent State University graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was a veteran of the...
Sharon Neal
Dec 4, 2011
Sharon (Dietz) Neal (nee Stough), of Kent, died Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Akron General Hospital. She was born in Akron, to Harold and Sarah (Lawrence) Stough. Sharon was a graduate of St. Patrick Elementary and Kent Roosevelt High School. She then graduated from of St. Thomas/Akron University School of Nursing. Sharon was a Registered Nurse at St. Thomas Hospital,...
Donna M. Fink
Dec 3, 2011
Former Geauga County and Florida resident, Donna M. Fink, 82, passed away in the peace of Christ, Dec. 3, 2011 in Solon. Donna (Keyes) Fink was born to Arthur and Helen Keyes in Cleveland. Donna married Howard Fink in 1950 and had seven children, who proclaim her to be "the best mom ever". Chardon residents for many years, the couple...
Monalee Ewing
Dec 3, 2011
Monalee Ewing, of Kent, died Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born March 7, 1934 in Oakland, IA to Lawrence and Hildreth Larsen. Monalee was a 1954 graduate of Parsons College. She is survived by her husband, Keith "Pete" Ewing; son: Brad T. (Cynthia) Ewing of Lubbock, TX; daughter: Kris M. Ewing of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren,...
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