Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Oct 9, 2022

Thomas Paul Harris, of Kent, Ohio passed away at the age of 79 years old, on Monday, October 10, 2022.

Thomas was born in Buffalo, New York on November 8, 1942 to the late Bonnie Harris.

He had two brothers, Bill and Frank Harris who both preceded Thomas in death.

Thomas is survived...

Oct 8, 2022

Charles F. Marko, 81, of Ravenna, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.  He was born in Connellsville, PA on March 3, 1941 to the late Charles and Ruth Marko.  Charles was employed as an electrician and hydraulic machine builder with Van Dorn for 30 years and later worked as a maintenance technician...

Oct 4, 2022

Gordon Bert Seaholts, age 95, of Kent, passed away October 4, 2022 after an amazing life. Gordon was born June 8, 1927 to Charles and Bertha Seaholts in Jacksonville, Florida.

He attended public school in Plymouth, Ohio. Gordon earned the Eagle Scout award from Boy Scout Troop 1 in Plymouth, Ohio and hitchhiked to the Philmont Scout...

Oct 3, 2022

Charles "Chuck" F. Kegley, 89 of Stow, formerly of Kent, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022, of Alzheimer's disease.

He was born in Cleveland Ohio, on June 23,1933, to Ernest and Isabelle (Green) Kegley.

Chuck received his undergraduate, and master's degrees from Kent State University, and his PhD from The University of Pittsburgh.

Oct 3, 2022

Omar Cameron Rashid Burns, 36, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 3, 2022. Omar was born on April 12, 1986. He was a 2004 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School and for a brief time attended Community College in Ohio.

Omar was an outstanding basketball player who often wowed the crowd with his awe inspiring 3-point shot....

Oct 3, 2022

Robert “Bob” Francis Fuller, 77, of Ravenna, passed away on October 3, 2022. Bob was born on July 9, 1945 in Cleveland to parents, Robert Francis and Julia Marie Postrimak Fuller.

Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lynne; daughter, Julie Lynne Strickland (John Wingett) and son, Robert David Fuller; sister, Donna Murphy; grandchildren, Ashley,...

Oct 2, 2022

Mary Lou Helmling, 87, of Kent, OH went to Heaven on October 2, 2022. She was born on August 6, 1935 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to the late Dwight and Esther Bentley. Mary Lou loved spending time with her family, playing cards, telling jokes, and entertaining on the piano. Mary Lou always had a smile on her face, she...

Sep 30, 2022

Carolyn Ann Ruston, 71, of Kent, passed away on September 30, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic, following a long and painful illness.

She leaves behind her sister and brother-in-law, Pamela and Martin Clemens; her much loved nephews and their wives, Noel, Nicholas (Robin), and James (Melissa) Clemens; great nephew Noah Clemens; niece Carissa Clemens and teacher’s aide...

Sep 30, 2022

Bernadine Manning, age 89, of Ravenna, OH, died on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Woodland at Robinson.

Bernadine was born April 24, 1933 in Kent, OH to the late Raymond Kline and Hester (Nelson) Smith.

She is survived by her sons, James Manning, and Kevin Manning; brothers, George Smith, Leo Kline, and Chuck Smith.  She...

Sep 26, 2022

Shirley J. Hoover, age 92, of Kent, OH, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 at her home.

Shirley was born March 24, 1930 in Kent, OH to the late, James and Irene Davis.

She was a member of the garden club, neighborhood lunch group, red hat society, and scrabble club in Kent.  She enjoyed...

Sep 25, 2022

Lois Ann Orlando, 76, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.  She was born in Oil City, PA on November 30, 1945 to the late William and Grace Hill and was a graduate of Venango Christian High School.  Lois went on to earn her bachelors degree from the Franciscan University of...

Sep 25, 2022

Gary Duane Falstad, age 90, of Kent, OH, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022, surrounded by family in Deerfield, Ohio.

Gary was born August 17, 1932 in Garrison, North Dakota to the late Eugene and Ella (Westburg) Falstad.

He married Gloria Kuether (Minot, ND) in July 1955. They immediately traveled to Kent, Ohio where...

Sep 23, 2022

Phyllis Battaglia, 76, of Kent passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born March 7,1946 in Ravenna, Ohio to Phillip and Elizabeth (Polichena) DeAngelis, she attended Immaculate Conception Grade School, Kent State University High School and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church.

Phyllis and her husband Nick were owners...

Sep 19, 2022

Jill D. Bartek, 56, of Ravenna, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital.  She was born in Akron on April 26, 1966 to the late Ray and Donna King and was a 1984 graduate of Field High School.  Jill went on to earn her Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Special Education from Kent...

Sep 18, 2022

Betty L. Fowler, 92, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, passed away peacefully September 18, 2022 at Twin Creeks memory care in Riverview, Florida, after a long illness.

Betty was born November 3, 1929 to her late parents Elza and Geneva (Shephard) Ables.

Betty grew up in Barnesville, Ohio and graduated from Barnesville High School, class...

Sep 18, 2022

Mary Ellen Moore, 74, of Ravenna, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Woodlands Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ravenna.  She was born in Cleveland on March 28, 1948 to the late Cecil and June Pugsley and was a Ravenna resident most of her life.  She retired from the Portage County Clerk of Courts Probate Office and enjoyed...

Sep 12, 2022

Donnie R. Thissen, age 93, of Hudson, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Summa Akron City Hospital.

Donnie was born March 16, 1929 in Tallmadge, OH to Albert and Dorena (Williams) Thissen.

He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Thissen; children, John Thissen, Jim Thissen, Debi (Charlie) Redman, Ken (Melanie) Ingram,...

Sep 10, 2022

Donald Kennedy, 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 10, 2022.  Don arrived on March 5, 1949 to Walter and Zelda Kennedy. Growing up Don enjoyed completing his paper route, so he could go play with his friends.   He graduated in 1967 from James A. Garfield High School and served our nation as...

Sep 7, 2022

TWIN LAKES, Long time Kent resident, Ruthe Evelyn (Coulter) Loughridge, 98, passed away September 7, 2022.  Ruthe was born January 1, 1924, at home in New Brighton, Pennsylvania. She was the only child of George McClelland and Fern Adda (Smith) Coulter. Her paternal Grandmother, Mary Elizabeth (West) Coulter and Aunt, Lillian (Coulter) Fox raised her after her mother’s premature...

Sep 2, 2022

David E. Lawson, 50, of Kent, OH, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 at his home. Born and raised in Waterloo, IA to Robert E. Lawson and Wanda (Wright) Lawson. When David left Iowa, he moved around until he found his calling in Lubbock, TX, counseling others and helping them to follow the right path.  David became ill after...