Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Nov 22, 2021

Carole J. Andrei, 81, of Ravenna, died Monday, November 22, 2021 at her home.

She was born August 3, 1940 in Youngstown, to Paul, Helen (Dovola) Jakubec.  She worked at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna.

She is survived by her, daughters, Patti (Hans) Barnette of Ravenna and Doreen Rybczynski of Ravenna; son, Carl “Rick” Andrei...

Nov 21, 2021

Richard James “Dick” Kotis, 95, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2021. Although we announced Dick’s passing at that time, we were not able to hold a service then due to Covid concerns. Now we are ready to celebrate Dick’s life and we hope you will join us!

Dick’s family will host a Celebration of...

Nov 21, 2021

Susan Marie (Petroski) Dahl, 69, passed away on November 21, 2021 at the Rogers Hospice Care Center (Akron), after a valiant 14-year battle with breast cancer. She was beloved by all who knew her. Susan was born in Akron on October 21, 1952. She grew up in Northampton Township and graduated from Woodridge High School in 1970. In 1974,...

Nov 21, 2021

Richard James (“Dick”) Kotis

The sport fishing industry has lost its coach. Richard James (“Dick”) Kotis passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2021. Dick was born on May 24, 1926, in Garfield Heights, Ohio. He graduated from Garfield Heights High School, where he lettered in three varsity sports (football, basketball, and baseball) and was named...

Nov 21, 2021

Lloyd Alonzo Latsch, 92, of Rootstown, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Lloyd was born on February 3, 1929 in Akron to the late Lloyd and Evelyn (Ruggles) Latsch, Sr.

Lloyd established and ran the machine shop L&M Mold Corporation with his wife, Mary, for 50 years. He played an instrumental role in building Goodyear’s first...

Nov 20, 2021

Tamera J. “Tami” Haas, 55, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away, unexpectedly, on Saturday, November 20, 2021.  She was born in Cuyahoga Falls on July 15, 1966 and was a 1984 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. Tami went on to earn her Associate’s Degree from Stark Tech in 1987.

She was employed as a medical coding auditor...

Nov 19, 2021

Leonard Konopitski, 90, of Kent, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021.  He was born in Elizabeth, PA on December 24, 1930 to the late Richard and Emma Konopitski.  Leonard was employed as a supervising engineer with Ford Motor Company, retiring in 1988 following 32 years of service.  He was a longtime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and...

Nov 18, 2021

Linda Elaine Manfrass, formerly of Twin Lakes, age 79, passed away November 18, 2021 at the Westbrook Place nursing facility in Westlake, Ohio, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.

She was born September 11, 1942, in Ravenna, Ohio, the first daughter of Clarence and Grace (Newman) Manfrass. Linda graduated from Kent State University School in 1960 where...

Nov 16, 2021

Susan A. Yurko, 64, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Cleveland Metro Health Center.  She was born in Cleveland on April 2, 1957 to the late Daniel and Gail Yurko.

Susan leaves her sons, James (Lottie) Yeager, Joseph Yeager and Johnny Yurko; seven grandchildren; her brother Ralph (Maryann) Yurko and her sister Barbara...

Nov 15, 2021

John M. Chepes, 89, formerly of Parkersburg, WV., passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021.  He was born in Kent, OH on December 29, 1931 to the late Michael and Evangeline Chepes.  John proudly served in the United States Navy for four years and later the United States Air Force, retiring after 20 years.  He was an active volunteer...

Nov 15, 2021

Barbara J. Lloyd, age 82, of Youngstown, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Arbors at Stow.

Barbara was born April 3, 1939 in Youngstown, to Michael and Carolyn (Brunovich) Italiano.

She is survived by her sons, Brian (Randi) Lloyd, Michael Lloyd; grandchildren, Nicole, Mark, Mackenzie, Kori, Brittany, Anthony, Brandon; sister Mikki Ladigo; She...

Nov 14, 2021

Kathryn K. Townsend (nee Remaklus) was born December 26, 1944. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and artist with a kind soul and generous heart. She went home to be with our Lord on November 14, 2021.

Kathy graduated from Our Lady of the Elms high school. She worked as a dental hygienist while attending night...

Nov 14, 2021

Cheryl Green- 11/26/1945-11/14/2021

Cheryl Green, Turner of Clay, was born in Canton, OH, the daughter of Hugo and Charlotte (Katowitz) Green.  She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from The Ohio State University, and her Master of Visual Arts from William Patterson College in New Jersey.  She began her career as a studio potter in 1970 in...

Nov 7, 2021

Joan Margaret (Haacke) (Dudley) Burbick

Beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away November 7, 2021 at her home in Jupiter, FL surrounded by her loving family.  She was 75 years old. Born to David and Dorothy (Heinzerling) Haacke on November 2, 1946 in Montclair, NJ, Joan was adored for her darling dimples and sweet disposition.  She graduated...

Nov 6, 2021

Cathy Darlene Uhl, 65, of Kent, passed away, unexpectedly, on Saturday, November 6, 2021.  She was born in Akron on January 29, 1956 to the late Homer and Margie Uhl.  She is now reunited with her mother, whom she loved and missed dearly.

In addition to her parents, Cathy was preceded in death by her brother Chuck...

Nov 5, 2021

Tiffany Renee Conaway, age 54, of Ravenna, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Summa Akron City Hospital. Tiffany was born September 24, 1967 in Ravenna, to Charles and Marlene (Brown) Conaway. Award winning competitive ice dancer.  Kent Roosevelt graduate of 1986.  Columbus College of Art and Design graduate of 1991.  A joy of her life was raising...

Nov 5, 2021

Dorothy Lane, 95, passed away at home, on November 5, 2021.  She was born on December 7, 1925 in Everett, PA to the late Frank and Catherine Clevenger.  Following graduation from Coventry High School, class of 1943, Dottie furthered her education at Kent State University, majoring in Education.  She was a member of the Gamma Phi Betta sorority and...

Nov 2, 2021

Paul V. Long, age 89, of Kent and currently residing at Laurel Lake in Hudson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

Paul was born to John and Kathryn A. (Lynch) Long.  He graduated from Rootstown High School where he played varsity football, basketball, and track.  He then attended Kent State University until enlisting in the...

Nov 2, 2021

Albert Roy Pennock, 84 of Tallmadge, lost his battle with Dementia on November 2, 2021.  He was born on December 17, 1936 to the late Roy and Freda Pennock in a small cottage in Brady Lake.  As a small child, the family moved to a farm in Streetsboro.

He graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School with the...

Nov 1, 2021

M. Evelyn Colville, born Feb.12, 1934, passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2021, at The Landing at Stow, where she resided for the last couple of years.

Growing up on a farm in Licking County, Evelyn enjoyed the beauty and wonder of life from a very early age.  Her parents, Hugh and Mary (Bovard) Colville raised cattle,...