Obituaries
Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Dutch Eric Pope
Nov 25, 2023
Dutch Eric Pope, age 46, of Cleveland, OH, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his home. He was born on October 7, 1977 in Ravenna, OH to Richard and Diane (Moore) Pope. Dutch was a case manager with St. Vincent’s Charity Hospital. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew...
John Burnard Shipley
Nov 25, 2023
John “Burnard” was born October 12, 1928 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late John Evan and Alice Mae (Pittman) Shipley.  John peacefully passed into eternal life on November 25, 2023 while rehabbing from surgery following a fractured leg.  He is survived by his sister, three children, six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
John graduated from Ravenna Township...
Christine Lydia (Bujack) Coven
Nov 20, 2023
Christine Lydia Coven (nee Bujack), age 77, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 20, 2023, at her home in Silver Lake.
Chris was born in Murnau, Bavaria, Germany on August 17, 1946, the daughter of the late Polish immigrants Joseph Alfred Bujack and Sophie Bujack (nee Pyde). Immigrating into this country as a child on July 22,...
Mildred E. (Seibert) Ebie
Nov 19, 2023
Mildred E. Ebie, age 88, of Mogadore, OH, went to be with the lord on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center.
Mildred was born June 28, 1935 in Ravenna, OH to the late George and Audree (Nunley) Seibert.
Mildred was a Member of Harmony Baptist Church, Tallmadge, OH. Sang in the choir...
Robert W. Loos
Nov 17, 2023
Robert W. “Bob” Loos, age 77, passed away on November 17th following a long illness. Bob loved his country and was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He served in Vietnam and was awarded two Purple Hearts. He retired from Ohio Bell after 38 years of service.
Bob was an avid golfer and loved...
Theresa J. (O'Donnell) Keck
Nov 14, 2023
Theresa J. Keck, 78, of Lisbon, OH, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her sister Toby Kupka. In honoring her wishes, Theresa will be cremated and there will be no services.
Arrangements in the care of Bissler and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 W. Main St. Kent, OH 44240....
Cecil Ray Anderson
Nov 9, 2023
Cecil Ray Anderson, age 73, of Kent, OH, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at UH Cleveland with his family by his side.
Cecil was born January 14, 1950 in Akron, OH to Kay and Lois (Myers) Anderson, one of eight children. He is survived by his sons, Cecil J. (Lindsay) Anderson and Jonathan (Meghan) Anderson;...
Daniel Lynn Moore
Nov 9, 2023
Daniel Lynn Moore, age 66, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, died on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at his home.
Daniel was born January 16, 1957 in Ravenna, OH to Donald and Nancy (McKee) Moore.
Daniel had many passions in life, including Cleveland Browns and Ohio State football, cooking, and any time spent with his grandchildren. He...
Lamarre L. Poole Jr.
Nov 8, 2023
Lamarre Poole “Larry”, former longtime resident of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, following a determined battle with a long term illness.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Lamarre Poole Sr and Evelyn Poole of Kent and his sisters Barbara White and Sallie Gonos.
He will be deeply missed by his...
Elizabeth Anne (Davis) Stuart
Nov 7, 2023
Elizabeth Anne (Davis) Stuart, departed this life on November 7, 2023 at the age of 97. She was a resident of Danbury Senior Living in Cuyahoga Falls since 2021 and lived in the Kent and Stow area since 2006. Anne and her late husband of 61 years, Robert M. Stuart, previously resided in Huber Heights, OH for 39 years. ...
Alberta Mae (Dalrymple) Oostdyk
Nov 6, 2023
Alberta Mae Oostdyk (Dalrymple), age 93, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, surrounded by loving family.
Alberta was born March 19, 1930 to John W. and Pearlea I. (Davidson) Dalrymple at the family farm on East Highland Avenue in Ravenna, being the seventh of eight children. She graduated from Ravenna High School with...
Paul W. Deweese
Nov 6, 2023
Paul W. DeWeese, 82, of Kent, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in Middleport, OH on July 20, 1941 to the late Paul Edward and Clara Mae DeWeese.
Paul was employed as a body shop repairman for several years, most recently at Polichena Motors. He enjoyed working...
Carl D. Hamilton
Nov 5, 2023
Carl D. Hamilton, age 92, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on November 5, 2023 at University Hospital, Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born on June 30, 1931 in Akron, OH and always called Ohio his home. Carl proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954 during the Korean War. He later worked at...
Kathy "Mary Kathleen" (Young) Lilley
Nov 5, 2023
Kathy Lilley, age 92, of Kent, OH, passed away of natural causes at home on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
She was born September 9, 1931 in Berea, OH to Charles and Tullis (McCreight) Young.
Kathy worked at Thompson’s Drug in the center of Kent for years before she became the Kent Welcome Wagon Hostess. There...
Harry James Kirkland
Nov 2, 2023
Harry James Kirkland, 73, of Rootstown, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center. He was born in Akron on February 3, 1950 and proudly served in the United States Navy.
Harry was employed in construction where he worked with heavy equipment and also quality control. He was a member of American...
Teresa Lynn (Sniadach) Kortyna
Nov 1, 2023
Teresa Lynn Kortyna, age 54, of Kent, OH, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at David Simpson Hospice House.
Teresa was born January 28, 1969 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Eugene and Katina (Moskoyes) Sniadach.
Teresa was the most loving Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister, Aunt and...
Virginia (Muller) Moore
Oct 29, 2023
Virginia Moore, 85, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 in the comfort of her home. She was born on March 23, 1938 in Rochester, NY to the late Emil and Freida Muller.
Virginia earned her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from Kent State University. She was employed as a social worker and licensed clinical...
Frank Einholz
Oct 26, 2023
Frank Einholz, age 68, of Stow, OH, died on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center.
Frank was born November 20, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Andrew Einholz and Anna (Loeffler) Einholz.
Frank was an avid Ohio sports fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Liam. He enjoyed traveling...
James L ("Natural Kaboom") Krosner
Oct 18, 2023
James Lewis Krosner “Natural H. Kaboom”, 76, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Kent Health Care. He was born in Akron, OH on December 24, 1946. In honoring his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no formal services.
Henry W. Ailes
Oct 12, 2023
Henry W. Ailes, age 96, of Kent, OH, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Eden Vista of Stow.
Henry was born October 18, 1926 in Johnstown, PA to the late Elwood and Kathryn (Bingham) Ailes.
Henry “Hank” Ailes was a special person, a kind man who provided for and loved his family. He...
Dutch Eric Pope
Nov 25, 2023
Dutch Eric Pope, age 46, of Cleveland, OH, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his home. He was born on October 7, 1977 in Ravenna, OH to Richard and Diane (Moore) Pope. Dutch was a case manager with St. Vincent’s Charity Hospital. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew...
John Burnard Shipley
Nov 25, 2023
John “Burnard” was born October 12, 1928 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late John Evan and Alice Mae (Pittman) Shipley.  John peacefully passed into eternal life on November 25, 2023 while rehabbing from surgery following a fractured leg.  He is survived by his sister, three children, six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
John graduated from Ravenna Township...
Christine Lydia (Bujack) Coven
Nov 20, 2023
Christine Lydia Coven (nee Bujack), age 77, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 20, 2023, at her home in Silver Lake.
Chris was born in Murnau, Bavaria, Germany on August 17, 1946, the daughter of the late Polish immigrants Joseph Alfred Bujack and Sophie Bujack (nee Pyde). Immigrating into this country as a child on July 22,...
Mildred E. (Seibert) Ebie
Nov 19, 2023
Mildred E. Ebie, age 88, of Mogadore, OH, went to be with the lord on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center.
Mildred was born June 28, 1935 in Ravenna, OH to the late George and Audree (Nunley) Seibert.
Mildred was a Member of Harmony Baptist Church, Tallmadge, OH. Sang in the choir...
Robert W. Loos
Nov 17, 2023
Robert W. “Bob” Loos, age 77, passed away on November 17th following a long illness. Bob loved his country and was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He served in Vietnam and was awarded two Purple Hearts. He retired from Ohio Bell after 38 years of service.
Bob was an avid golfer and loved...
Theresa J. (O'Donnell) Keck
Nov 14, 2023
Theresa J. Keck, 78, of Lisbon, OH, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her sister Toby Kupka. In honoring her wishes, Theresa will be cremated and there will be no services.
Arrangements in the care of Bissler and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 W. Main St. Kent, OH 44240....
Cecil Ray Anderson
Nov 9, 2023
Cecil Ray Anderson, age 73, of Kent, OH, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at UH Cleveland with his family by his side.
Cecil was born January 14, 1950 in Akron, OH to Kay and Lois (Myers) Anderson, one of eight children. He is survived by his sons, Cecil J. (Lindsay) Anderson and Jonathan (Meghan) Anderson;...
Daniel Lynn Moore
Nov 9, 2023
Daniel Lynn Moore, age 66, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, died on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at his home.
Daniel was born January 16, 1957 in Ravenna, OH to Donald and Nancy (McKee) Moore.
Daniel had many passions in life, including Cleveland Browns and Ohio State football, cooking, and any time spent with his grandchildren. He...
Lamarre L. Poole Jr.
Nov 8, 2023
Lamarre Poole “Larry”, former longtime resident of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, following a determined battle with a long term illness.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Lamarre Poole Sr and Evelyn Poole of Kent and his sisters Barbara White and Sallie Gonos.
He will be deeply missed by his...
Elizabeth Anne (Davis) Stuart
Nov 7, 2023
Elizabeth Anne (Davis) Stuart, departed this life on November 7, 2023 at the age of 97. She was a resident of Danbury Senior Living in Cuyahoga Falls since 2021 and lived in the Kent and Stow area since 2006. Anne and her late husband of 61 years, Robert M. Stuart, previously resided in Huber Heights, OH for 39 years. ...
Alberta Mae (Dalrymple) Oostdyk
Nov 6, 2023
Alberta Mae Oostdyk (Dalrymple), age 93, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, surrounded by loving family.
Alberta was born March 19, 1930 to John W. and Pearlea I. (Davidson) Dalrymple at the family farm on East Highland Avenue in Ravenna, being the seventh of eight children. She graduated from Ravenna High School with...
Paul W. Deweese
Nov 6, 2023
Paul W. DeWeese, 82, of Kent, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in Middleport, OH on July 20, 1941 to the late Paul Edward and Clara Mae DeWeese.
Paul was employed as a body shop repairman for several years, most recently at Polichena Motors. He enjoyed working...
Carl D. Hamilton
Nov 5, 2023
Carl D. Hamilton, age 92, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on November 5, 2023 at University Hospital, Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born on June 30, 1931 in Akron, OH and always called Ohio his home. Carl proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954 during the Korean War. He later worked at...
Kathy "Mary Kathleen" (Young) Lilley
Nov 5, 2023
Kathy Lilley, age 92, of Kent, OH, passed away of natural causes at home on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
She was born September 9, 1931 in Berea, OH to Charles and Tullis (McCreight) Young.
Kathy worked at Thompson’s Drug in the center of Kent for years before she became the Kent Welcome Wagon Hostess. There...
Harry James Kirkland
Nov 2, 2023
Harry James Kirkland, 73, of Rootstown, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center. He was born in Akron on February 3, 1950 and proudly served in the United States Navy.
Harry was employed in construction where he worked with heavy equipment and also quality control. He was a member of American...
Teresa Lynn (Sniadach) Kortyna
Nov 1, 2023
Teresa Lynn Kortyna, age 54, of Kent, OH, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at David Simpson Hospice House.
Teresa was born January 28, 1969 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Eugene and Katina (Moskoyes) Sniadach.
Teresa was the most loving Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister, Aunt and...
Virginia (Muller) Moore
Oct 29, 2023
Virginia Moore, 85, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 in the comfort of her home. She was born on March 23, 1938 in Rochester, NY to the late Emil and Freida Muller.
Virginia earned her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from Kent State University. She was employed as a social worker and licensed clinical...
Frank Einholz
Oct 26, 2023
Frank Einholz, age 68, of Stow, OH, died on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center.
Frank was born November 20, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Andrew Einholz and Anna (Loeffler) Einholz.
Frank was an avid Ohio sports fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Liam. He enjoyed traveling...
James L ("Natural Kaboom") Krosner
Oct 18, 2023
James Lewis Krosner “Natural H. Kaboom”, 76, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Kent Health Care. He was born in Akron, OH on December 24, 1946. In honoring his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no formal services.
Henry W. Ailes
Oct 12, 2023
Henry W. Ailes, age 96, of Kent, OH, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Eden Vista of Stow.
Henry was born October 18, 1926 in Johnstown, PA to the late Elwood and Kathryn (Bingham) Ailes.
Henry “Hank” Ailes was a special person, a kind man who provided for and loved his family. He...