Obituaries
Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Gunda Christa Angelone
Dec 9, 2023
Gunda Angelone, who went by Christa, a long-time resident of Frederick, MD, passed away on December 9, 2023 in Kent, Ohio with her son, Erik, by her side. Christa was born in Sorau, Germany on February 27, 1942 to Erich and Hertha Schreiber. After graduating with a degree in teaching from Goethe University Frankfurt and relocating to the United...
Dianne Centa
Dec 3, 2023
Dianne Centa, 77, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was born in Wadsworth, OH on October 14, 1946 to the late Mike and Mary Centa and was a senior library associate at Kent State University, until her retirement in 2020.
Dianne was a proud member and state representative of the FFRF (Freedom From...
Helen Y. (Carbonara) Dellavecchia
Dec 2, 2023
Helen Y. DellaVecchia, 98, of Kent, OH, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was born in Latrobe, PA on October 22, 1925 to the late Amato and Michelina Carbonara. In her younger years, Helen was a beautician. After starting a family, they relocated to Greenville, PA where she worked as a nurses aide at St. Paul Nursing...
Bonnie L. Weill
Nov 30, 2023
Bonnie L. Weill, 67, of Kent, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born in Mineola, NY on February 6, 1956 to the late Leo and Patricia Weill.
Bonnie earned her bachelor’s degree from Hiram College and was employed as a Therapeutic Program Worker with Warrensville Developmental Center for 29 years. She was a member...
William Robert Novak
Nov 30, 2023
William R. Novak, 98, of Dover, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, OH. He was born in Alliance, OH on April 24, 1925 to the late William and Mary Novak.
He was employed as a truck driver for several years. William enjoyed bowling, golf, fishing, camping and watching...
Kevin Kerns
Nov 28, 2023
Kevin Kerns, age 63 years, died unexpectedly at home in Kent, Ohio on November 28, 2023. He was born in Cleveland on September 12, 1960. Kevin was a lifelong learner who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (University of Akron, Magna Cum Laude) and a Master of Arts degree in Public Affairs (Indiana University). He worked mostly...
Renee Ewing
Nov 28, 2023
Renee Ewing, 74, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center. She was born in Tallmadge on July 28, 1949, to the late Howard and Leoma Sackett. Renee enjoyed playing cards, bowling, and golf. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In addition to her...
Shirley Sue (Taylor) Dillon
Nov 28, 2023
Shirley Sue Dillon, age 77, of Kent, OH, passed away after a long battle with dementia surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at her home.
Shirley was born March 27, 1946 in Massillon, OH to the late Harry and Wilma (Holdren) Taylor.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Lanty Dillon...
Nancy (Shaffer) Rhodes
Nov 28, 2023
Nancy Rhodes (nee Shaffer), age 69, of Kent, OH passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 after a long battle with Pancreatic cancer.
Nancy was born March 7, 1954 to Orville and Helen Shaffer, of Kent. She graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1972 and went on to spend her working years in...
Rosalyn Dunlap-Gist
Nov 27, 2023
Rosalyn (Rose) Dunlap-Gist, 79, of Akron, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Bath Manor Special Care Center. She was born in Detroit, MI on April 7, 1944 to the late Clarence and Helen Gist and was employed as a blind rehabilitation instructor with the Michigan Commission for the Blind.
Rose embraced everything Michigan where she...
Edgar E. Stone
Nov 27, 2023
Edgar Earl Stone, Jr., age 90, of Stow, OH, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at his home.
Edgar was the first born of four children on November 26, 1933 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Edgar and Virginia (Wilson) Stone Sr. while they were traveling from their home in Stow, OH.
While...
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...
Gunda Christa Angelone
Dec 9, 2023
Gunda Angelone, who went by Christa, a long-time resident of Frederick, MD, passed away on December 9, 2023 in Kent, Ohio with her son, Erik, by her side. Christa was born in Sorau, Germany on February 27, 1942 to Erich and Hertha Schreiber. After graduating with a degree in teaching from Goethe University Frankfurt and relocating to the United...
Dianne Centa
Dec 3, 2023
Dianne Centa, 77, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was born in Wadsworth, OH on October 14, 1946 to the late Mike and Mary Centa and was a senior library associate at Kent State University, until her retirement in 2020.
Dianne was a proud member and state representative of the FFRF (Freedom From...
Helen Y. (Carbonara) Dellavecchia
Dec 2, 2023
Helen Y. DellaVecchia, 98, of Kent, OH, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was born in Latrobe, PA on October 22, 1925 to the late Amato and Michelina Carbonara. In her younger years, Helen was a beautician. After starting a family, they relocated to Greenville, PA where she worked as a nurses aide at St. Paul Nursing...
Bonnie L. Weill
Nov 30, 2023
Bonnie L. Weill, 67, of Kent, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born in Mineola, NY on February 6, 1956 to the late Leo and Patricia Weill.
Bonnie earned her bachelor’s degree from Hiram College and was employed as a Therapeutic Program Worker with Warrensville Developmental Center for 29 years. She was a member...
William Robert Novak
Nov 30, 2023
William R. Novak, 98, of Dover, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, OH. He was born in Alliance, OH on April 24, 1925 to the late William and Mary Novak.
He was employed as a truck driver for several years. William enjoyed bowling, golf, fishing, camping and watching...
Kevin Kerns
Nov 28, 2023
Kevin Kerns, age 63 years, died unexpectedly at home in Kent, Ohio on November 28, 2023. He was born in Cleveland on September 12, 1960. Kevin was a lifelong learner who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (University of Akron, Magna Cum Laude) and a Master of Arts degree in Public Affairs (Indiana University). He worked mostly...
Renee Ewing
Nov 28, 2023
Renee Ewing, 74, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center. She was born in Tallmadge on July 28, 1949, to the late Howard and Leoma Sackett. Renee enjoyed playing cards, bowling, and golf. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In addition to her...
Shirley Sue (Taylor) Dillon
Nov 28, 2023
Shirley Sue Dillon, age 77, of Kent, OH, passed away after a long battle with dementia surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at her home.
Shirley was born March 27, 1946 in Massillon, OH to the late Harry and Wilma (Holdren) Taylor.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Lanty Dillon...
Nancy (Shaffer) Rhodes
Nov 28, 2023
Nancy Rhodes (nee Shaffer), age 69, of Kent, OH passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 after a long battle with Pancreatic cancer.
Nancy was born March 7, 1954 to Orville and Helen Shaffer, of Kent. She graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1972 and went on to spend her working years in...
Rosalyn Dunlap-Gist
Nov 27, 2023
Rosalyn (Rose) Dunlap-Gist, 79, of Akron, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Bath Manor Special Care Center. She was born in Detroit, MI on April 7, 1944 to the late Clarence and Helen Gist and was employed as a blind rehabilitation instructor with the Michigan Commission for the Blind.
Rose embraced everything Michigan where she...
Edgar E. Stone
Nov 27, 2023
Edgar Earl Stone, Jr., age 90, of Stow, OH, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at his home.
Edgar was the first born of four children on November 26, 1933 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Edgar and Virginia (Wilson) Stone Sr. while they were traveling from their home in Stow, OH.
While...
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...









