Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Jan 13, 2024

Janet Verthé, born April 13, 1949, in East Cleveland to Ross and Elizabeth Connell, departed peacefully on Jan 13, 2024 with her husband John by her side. She leaves behind a legacy of care and emotional wisdom, cherished by husband John; brother Ken; sister Betsy; daughter Jessica; son Justin and her three grandchildren James, Jocelyn, and Annabella.  In lieu...

Jan 12, 2024

Lydia S. Marquinez, 96, of Kent, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Akron City Summa Health Center.  She was born in Manila, Philippines on February 16, 1927 to the late Filomen and Leoncia Salcedo.  Lydia graduated from the University of the Philippines at Manila in 1949, with a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy.  During this time,...

Jan 11, 2024

Richard Dundon, 67, of Ravenna, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born March 7, 1956 in Ravenna to Merle Arthur and Laura Nadine Dundon. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David Dundon. He is survived by sisters, Claudia (Pete) Hayward of Sun City West, AZ and Catherine (David) Tribuzzo of Kent,...

Jan 7, 2024

Cheryl Ann McGee, as of January 7, 2024, is now living in Heaven. She was born on September 18, 1948 into a wonderful family environment, in the mountains of Durango, CO. As a young girl she attended School (grades 1 – 8) at the Seventh Day Adventist Church School. In High School she attended the Sandia View Academy, and...

Jan 7, 2024

Robert George Linden, age 77, of Ravenna, OH, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Tallmadge Health and Rehab.

Robert was born November 22, 1946 in Youngstown, OH to the late George and Helen (Hood) Linden.

Robert dedicated his life to servicing his community with the Ohio State Troopers, Youngstown police...

Jan 5, 2024

Arnold Gilbert Haukaas, age 76, of Kent, OH, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at his home.

Arnold was born November 18, 1947 to the late Arnold and Edna Haukaas.

Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, January 13, 2024, at United Methodist Church of Kent with Nathan Howe officiating.

Services...

Jan 2, 2024

Gloria Evangline Falstad, age 87, of Kent, OH, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Gloria, formally of Twin Lakes and Deerfield was born December 18, 1936 in Minot, ND to the late Roland and Grace (Benton) Keuther originally of Saco, Montana.

She married Gary D. Falstad of Garrison, North...

Jan 1, 2024

Barbara Sue Lauck, age 81, of Kent, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters and son in laws on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Hudson Grande Memory Care.

Barbara was born November 19, 1942, in Auburn, IN to the late Estel and Dorothy (Gump) Kennedy.

A Real-Life Disney Princess: she had regular visits by...

Dec 30, 2023

Cecilia Agnes (Griggy) Mathia, 81, of Atwater, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023.  She was born in Suffield, OH on April 24, 1942 to the late Harry and Anna Griggy and was a longtime, active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Randolph.  Cecilia was employed as a telephone operator with Ohio Bell and AT&T, retiring in 2009. ...

Dec 30, 2023

Douglas Heisterman, 66, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side.  He was born in Dayton, OH on June 2, 1957 to the late Robert and Susan Heisterman.  Doug went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University.  He was an avid football...

Dec 26, 2023

Dr. Jere Conrad Sitko, 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Brady Lake on December 14, 1950 to the late Michael and Joyce (Geisinger) Sitko. A graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School in 1969, Jere went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in French and then a master’s degree in...

Dec 24, 2023

Betty Hoopes, age 103, died December 24, 2023 in Ravenna, Ohio.   Born August 11, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio, She was the daughter of Henry and Bertha Forster and 1938 graduate of Hiram High School. Betty lived most of her adult life in Mantua. She was a talented seamstress, enjoyed traveling, ballroom dancing and doing puzzles.  A 69-year member of...

Dec 23, 2023

Lynnda Wolf Hoefler, age 70 was born in Kenmore, NY and died in Stow, Ohio on December 23rd, 2023.

She was preceded by her parents Harvey and Winifred (Foley) Wolf. Lynnda graduated from West Genesee High School in Camillus, NY in 1972.

She was a proud member of the renowned Wildcat Marching Band and returned...

Dec 23, 2023

Kenneth E. Heller, 83, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.  He was born in Millersburg, OH on July 6, 1940, to the late Ray and Ruth Heller.  Kenny was a 1960 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1962-1965.

Following...

Dec 22, 2023

Margie Faye Homer (nee West) passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023 at the age of 88 due to complications from Covid.  Waiting to greet her at heavens gate was her loving husband of 55 years, John Homer, son Randy J. Homer, parents Tom and Ida West, brothers Vernon, Tommy, Marvin and Ted West and, of course, Elvis who...

Dec 20, 2023

Gene A. Gant, 86, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Hospice of the Western Reserve in Medina, OH.  He was born in Brownsville, PA on June 6, 1937, where he lived, worked, played football, played in the band and was on student council until graduating from Redstone High School in May 1955. The next...

Dec 17, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Kaczmarek, 72, of Ravenna, passed away at home, peacefully in his sleep after a 3 year battle with cancer, on Sunday, December 17, 2023. He was born in Cleveland on December 31, 1950 to the late Bernard and Sophie Kaczmarek. A graduate of Cuyahoga Heights High School, he went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Cleveland...

Dec 16, 2023

Robert “Bob” Lee Saladin, 80, of Brimfield, Ohio passed away at home on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Bob was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Richard and Anna Saladin. He retired after a long career in management, consulting and entrepreneurship in the plastics extrusion industry.

Bob enjoyed fishing, golf, church fellowship, and time with his family....

Dec 16, 2023

Doris Selma Roe, age 98, of Tallmadge, OH, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at her home.

Doris was born September 11, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Frank and Lyda (Schafer) Friedman.

Doris affectionally called “Muttma” for the past 50 years lived life to the fullest. She was a pioneer in women’s...

Dec 14, 2023

On December 14, 2023, Terry L. Wright, 68, of Kent, left this world to meet the Lord. Born on March 2, 1955, in Ravenna to Bennie and Robbie Wright, Terry graduated from Kent Theodore Roosevelt and embarked on a journey that touched the lives of many. Terry was a devoted husband to his wife, Carol, for 38 years. He...