Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

May 31, 2023

Thomas W. Ziel, age 82 of Kent, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at his home. He was born July 17, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Walter and Regina Zielachowski.

Tom served in the US Coast Guard and was an executive at ALCOA until his retirement. He was an avid golfer, world traveler, and...

May 30, 2023

James Henry of Kent passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, just 8 weeks after the passing of his wife of 67 years Joann. He was 90 years old.

He was born March 3, 1933, the son of the late Alfred Henry, Evelyn Blackstone and stepson of Pauline Henry and Charles Blackstone.

He enlisted at...

May 30, 2023

Mary Lear Nitzsche, 78, of Kent, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2023 at The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  She was born on January 20, 1945 in Seattle, WA to the late Clinton “Ike” and Catherine Kilbourne.  Mary earned a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University.  She loved her flowers, was an avid gardener and quilter and member...

May 28, 2023

Steven J. Howe, 71, of Kent, passed away on May 28, 2023.

He was born on August 31, 1951, in Flint, Michigan to George and Patricia (Watt) Howe.

Steve worked over 4 decades as a certified operator for drinking water and wastewater treatment plants.  He was very passionate about the industry and enjoyed going to...

May 24, 2023

Kenneth Earl Ketcham, age 75, of Kent, OH, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at his home.

Kenneth was born August 31, 1947 in Ashtabula, OH to the late Earl and Margaret (White) Ketcham.

A longtime resident of the Youngstown-Warren, OH area, Kenneth was a potato chip salesman until he retired. He was an...

May 23, 2023

Scott L. Randall, age 54, of Kent, OH, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at his home.

Scott was born November 24, 1968, in Ravenna, OH to the late James and Joan (Dawson) Randall.

Scott was a graduate of Kent State University (bachelor’s degree) and Baruch College (master’s degree) in New York City. He...

May 23, 2023

Christopher N. Korllos, 65, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at UH Lake West Medical Center.  He was born in Warren, OH and earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kent State University.  He was the vice president of Dodd Camera in Cleveland and enjoyed photography and art.

He was a member of...

May 9, 2023

Lawrence C. Young, age 82 of Munroe Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was born November 4, 1940 in Ravenna, OH to the late John and Gladys Ann Young.

Larry served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. He was a Firefighter with East Cleveland Fire Department, was a...

May 8, 2023

Robert L. “Bob” Lindsey, 77, of Ravenna, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Circleville, OH on January 21, 1946 and was a lifelong resident of the Kent/Ravenna area.

He was a mailman in his younger years, and later was the owner/operator of Lindsey’s Bar.  Upon...

May 6, 2023

Bruce William Hansford, age 94, died May 6, 2023. Bruce was born in Kent on June 24, 1928 to Oren Donald Hansford and Nina Goothier and lived in Kent his entire life. He graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1946 and married his high school sweetheart Nancy Greer on October 2, 1948. They raised two children, Susan and...

May 5, 2023

Anne M. Moore (nee Mahoney), passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2023, knowing that she was loved.  She was born on June 23, 1936, at home in Pottsville, PA to the late John and Mary Mahoney.  She was a 1953 graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School.  Anne retired from RXD Pharmacy in Minersville, PA after 25 years of...

May 4, 2023

On the afternoon of May 1, 2023, Jeffrey William Snyder passed away at his home in Kent, Ohio. Born to the late William L. Snyder, and Carole M. Snyder (Frye) on April 2 1959, in Akron Ohio, Jeff is survived and loved by his two children, Margo Harmon (Larry) and Steve Snyder. Also survived by his sister Pam Baughman...

Apr 30, 2023

Heather C. Crow, age 49 of Ravenna, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 30, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born January 6, 1974 in Stow.

She was 1992 graduate of Stow Munroe High School. Heather graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and was involved in a service sorority....

Apr 29, 2023

Dr. Stan H. Christensen, PhD, died on April 29, 2023, at 9:10pm while surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife and lifelong partner of 65 years, Bernie Christensen. Stan leaves behind an incredible legacy of Teaching, Mentoring, Volunteering, drumming, and involvement on several Charity boards.  Stan was a Physics Professor at Kent State University...

Apr 18, 2023

John D. Bee (Tenor), retired college professor, college dean, university administration agitator, wine importer, and general bon vivant & raconteur died on April 18, 2023.

John was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on November 30, 1943, to Raymond and Helen Bee. With his older brother Robert, the family moved several times in West Virginia and Ohio, ultimately...

Apr 15, 2023

Susan L. Friedman, age 73 of Ravenna, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 in Ft. Myers, Florida. She was born January 20, 1950 in Ravenna to the late Ronald and Leona Haiflich of Charlestown, OH.

Susan was known by Susi to her close friends and family. Some of her favorite other names to be called were Mom,...

Apr 15, 2023

Adam J. Smith, age 47 of Aurora, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 15, 2023 while vacationing in Florida. He was born December 21, 1975 to Tim and Mary Smith and grew up in Kent, Ohio.

Adam had a love for many things; home projects that let his creativity and craftmanship shine, playing golf and other games,...

Apr 14, 2023

Louis I. Campbell, age 94, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Danbury Senior Living.

Lou was born August 5, 1928 in Parkersburg, WV to the late George and Laura (Bay) Campbell. He moved to Ohio as a young boy. After graduating from Ravenna High School, he worked at the Ravenna Arsenal...

Apr 11, 2023

Dorothy (Shoemaker) Oliva, 87, of Ravenna, died on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, with her family by her side.

Dorothy was born to the late Joseph and Mary Monica (Barrow) Shoemaker on January 20, 1936. She grew up in Brady Lake and graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1954. In 1955, Dorothy married Richard M. Oliva, and...

Apr 10, 2023

TOGETHER AGAIN - Barbara A. Schrader, age 75 of Brimfield Twp. for over 30 years, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born August 23, 1947 in Cleveland, OH to the late Albert and Dorothy Swikey.

Barbara lived most of her childhood in Nordonia, Oh and graduated from Nordonia HS in...