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Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory
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Sue G. (Gambaccini) Briers
Jan 23, 2022
Sue Gambaccini Briers, died peacefully, Sunday evening, January 23, 2022. She was born on January 28, 1922 and passed just days from her 100th birthday. Sue lived her entire life in Kent. She was the daughter of Angelo and Fermina Gambaccini and will be missed by her one living brother, Dante (Rosemary) Gambaccini. Three brothers and their wives are...
Michael T. Zimmerman
Jan 17, 2022
Michael Thomas Zimmerman, 64, of Randolph passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 17, 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center. Michael was born July 22, 1957 in Ravenna, to the late, William Roland and Patricia Ann (Pahls) Zimmerman. He proudly retired in 2011 from Kent State University with 30 years of service. He later worked seasonally with the Randolph Fair...
Michael Edward Ruscin Jr.
Jan 12, 2022
Michael Edward Ruscin, Jr., age 75, of Aurora died surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at his home.
Michael was born on July 11, 1946, in Cleveland, to the late Michael and Mary (Piazza) Ruscin Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Miyoko (Suzuki) Ruscin; daughter, Holly (fiance James) Paterniti; half-brother to Mark...
Harry A. George
Jan 12, 2022
Harry George died of natural causes at his daughter's home at the age of 103.
Mr. George was born in Kent, Ohio the 30th of June 1918. He enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1942 and serviced aircraft of Marine Fighter Squadron VMF217 aboard the escort carriers USS Barnes, USS Santee, USS Nassau and HMS Rajah and...
Carol "Goody" A. (Gooch) Lockhart
Jan 12, 2022
Carol A.”Goody” Gooch Lockhart, 87, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center. She was born on June 23, 1934 in Ravenna to the late Raymond and Ruth Eleanor Gooch.
She graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Elementary Education. Carol was a first grade teacher at Hudson...
Dr. Robert W. Egdell
Jan 10, 2022
Robert W. Egdell, M.D., 78, of Kent, passed away on January 10, 2022. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York, on December 26, 1943 to Margaret (Wray) and Norman Egdell.
In addition to his parents, Dr. Egdell was preceded in death by his in-laws, Beth and Nelson Clor and infant son, James Scott. He is survived...
Robert W. Egdell M.D.
Jan 10, 2022
Robert W. Egdell, M.D., 78, passed away on January 10, 2022. He was born on December 26, 1943 to Margaret (Wray) and Norman Egdell in Mount Vernon, New York.
Dr. Egdell was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University in 1965 and Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1969. He completed his...
Janet V. (Toth) Gyoker
Jan 6, 2022
Janet V. Gyoker, age 84, of Brimfield, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Summa Akron City Hospital.
Janet was born September 7, 1937 in Akron, to the late Josef and Katherine (Nagy) Toth.
She was a High School graduate of Copley. A member of St. Peter of...
David Allen Schlarb
Jan 5, 2022
David Allen Schlarb, 76, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Ravenna, OH on May 28, 1945 to the late Frank and Luella (Derhammer) Schlarb and was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.
David proudly served in the United States Navy from 1966-1973. He...
Donald Fiser
Jan 5, 2022
Donald Fiser, 92, of Rootstown, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Kent Ridge Assisted Living. He was born in Greene, OH on December 4, 1929 to the late Elva Gale and Louella Fiser.
Donald earned bachelor’s degrees from both Penn State University and Kent State University. He proudly enlisted in the United States Army in...
Robert B. Fischer
Jan 2, 2022
Robert Blake Fischer, 54 of Kent, OH, passed away Sunday, January 02, 2022. Rob is survived by his wife Jennifer Fischer, his three, beautiful daughters Kayla, Kassidy, and Mallory. His mother Judith Ann, sisters Nicole J. Voinovich (Vic Jr. and their two children, Victor III and Kael), Heather Michelle (Ron Schreckengost Jr.). Rob was preceded in death by his...
Mark F. Mcgraw
2022
MARK F McGRAW, age 70, of Aurora OH passed on December 25, 2022.
Adored husband of Mary Ann U McGraw for 46 wonderful years. Devoted brother of Deborah McGraw/brother-in-law, Todd Strasser. Preceded in death by dear parents, Colleen and Robert McGraw.
His humble way of putting others first will be so missed. Private family memorial....
Katherina "Katt" Marie (Bird) Hutko
2022
On Tuesday, October 4th, 2022, Katherina "Katt" Marie (Bird) Hutko, loving mother, sister, daughter and aunt passed away at age fifty-seven from a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Katt was a person who spent her life loving her family and friends. She was always at family functions trying to socialize with everyone, making sure everyone felt seen...
Robert Nottingham Tracy
2022
Captain Robert Nottingham “Super Duck” Tracy, USN Retired, passed away peacefully in Copley, Ohio on Monday, August 29, 2022 at the age of 80.
Bob was born in Beverly Hills to Robert Noyes Tracy and Margaret Bonney Tracy. While in high school he achieved the Rank of Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 176. Bob attended the...
Bill Nickol
Dec 31, 2021
Bill Nickol, age 77, was called home to be with his Lord unexpectedly on December 31, 2021.
He was born to Thomas and Hazel Nickol in Akron, Ohio and grew up with his 5 siblings in Stow, Ohio. After graduating from Stow High School he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he proudly served before receiving an...
Norma J. Derbfuss
Dec 31, 2021
Norma J. Derbfuss, 87, of Stow, passed away December 31, 2021. She was born on January 28, 1934.
Services in care of Bissler and Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 W. Main St., Kent, OH 44240.
Karen Lynn (Minges) Burge
Dec 29, 2021
Karen Lynn Burge, daughter of Dale & Margie Minges, went home to be with our Lord on December 29, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marion “Sonny” Burge. She is survived by her two children, Michelle L. Miller (Trent) of Cartersville, Georgia and Michael “Scott” Egantoff of Garrettsville, Ohio.
As a...
Arthur J. Burton Jr.
Dec 28, 2021
Arthur J. Burton, Jr., age 74, of Kent, OH, died on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Akron City Hospital.
Cremation services in the care of Bissler & Sons Crematory.
Services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 West Main Street, Kent, OH 44240.
Margaret E. (Clark) Gyulai
Dec 27, 2021
Margaret Elizabeth Gyulai (Clark), 79, of Brimfield, OH passed away on Monday, December 27. 2021 at Mulberry Gardens Memory Care, Munroe Falls, OH.
Margaret was born on April 1, 1942 at Robinson Memorial Hospital.
Margaret was raised on a farm in Center Township, OH where she attended a two-room school house till the eighth grade...
Audrey Ann Toth
Dec 27, 2021
Audrey Ann Toth, 85 of Twinsburg Ohio, passed away peacefully at Justin T Rogers Hospice Care Center on December 27, 2021 (one day previous to her 86th birthday). Audrey was born on December 28, 1935 to Kalman and Irene (Rozman) Toth, in Cleveland Ohio.
Audrey retired after a long career at Square D, Electrical Equipment Company, and...
Sue G. (Gambaccini) Briers
Jan 23, 2022
Sue Gambaccini Briers, died peacefully, Sunday evening, January 23, 2022. She was born on January 28, 1922 and passed just days from her 100th birthday. Sue lived her entire life in Kent. She was the daughter of Angelo and Fermina Gambaccini and will be missed by her one living brother, Dante (Rosemary) Gambaccini. Three brothers and their wives are...
Michael T. Zimmerman
Jan 17, 2022
Michael Thomas Zimmerman, 64, of Randolph passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 17, 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center. Michael was born July 22, 1957 in Ravenna, to the late, William Roland and Patricia Ann (Pahls) Zimmerman. He proudly retired in 2011 from Kent State University with 30 years of service. He later worked seasonally with the Randolph Fair...
Michael Edward Ruscin Jr.
Jan 12, 2022
Michael Edward Ruscin, Jr., age 75, of Aurora died surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at his home.
Michael was born on July 11, 1946, in Cleveland, to the late Michael and Mary (Piazza) Ruscin Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Miyoko (Suzuki) Ruscin; daughter, Holly (fiance James) Paterniti; half-brother to Mark...
Harry A. George
Jan 12, 2022
Harry George died of natural causes at his daughter's home at the age of 103.
Mr. George was born in Kent, Ohio the 30th of June 1918. He enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1942 and serviced aircraft of Marine Fighter Squadron VMF217 aboard the escort carriers USS Barnes, USS Santee, USS Nassau and HMS Rajah and...
Carol "Goody" A. (Gooch) Lockhart
Jan 12, 2022
Carol A.”Goody” Gooch Lockhart, 87, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center. She was born on June 23, 1934 in Ravenna to the late Raymond and Ruth Eleanor Gooch.
She graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Elementary Education. Carol was a first grade teacher at Hudson...
Dr. Robert W. Egdell
Jan 10, 2022
Robert W. Egdell, M.D., 78, of Kent, passed away on January 10, 2022. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York, on December 26, 1943 to Margaret (Wray) and Norman Egdell.
In addition to his parents, Dr. Egdell was preceded in death by his in-laws, Beth and Nelson Clor and infant son, James Scott. He is survived...
Robert W. Egdell M.D.
Jan 10, 2022
Robert W. Egdell, M.D., 78, passed away on January 10, 2022. He was born on December 26, 1943 to Margaret (Wray) and Norman Egdell in Mount Vernon, New York.
Dr. Egdell was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University in 1965 and Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1969. He completed his...
Janet V. (Toth) Gyoker
Jan 6, 2022
Janet V. Gyoker, age 84, of Brimfield, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Summa Akron City Hospital.
Janet was born September 7, 1937 in Akron, to the late Josef and Katherine (Nagy) Toth.
She was a High School graduate of Copley. A member of St. Peter of...
David Allen Schlarb
Jan 5, 2022
David Allen Schlarb, 76, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Ravenna, OH on May 28, 1945 to the late Frank and Luella (Derhammer) Schlarb and was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.
David proudly served in the United States Navy from 1966-1973. He...
Donald Fiser
Jan 5, 2022
Donald Fiser, 92, of Rootstown, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Kent Ridge Assisted Living. He was born in Greene, OH on December 4, 1929 to the late Elva Gale and Louella Fiser.
Donald earned bachelor’s degrees from both Penn State University and Kent State University. He proudly enlisted in the United States Army in...
Robert B. Fischer
Jan 2, 2022
Robert Blake Fischer, 54 of Kent, OH, passed away Sunday, January 02, 2022. Rob is survived by his wife Jennifer Fischer, his three, beautiful daughters Kayla, Kassidy, and Mallory. His mother Judith Ann, sisters Nicole J. Voinovich (Vic Jr. and their two children, Victor III and Kael), Heather Michelle (Ron Schreckengost Jr.). Rob was preceded in death by his...
Mark F. Mcgraw
2022
MARK F McGRAW, age 70, of Aurora OH passed on December 25, 2022.
Adored husband of Mary Ann U McGraw for 46 wonderful years. Devoted brother of Deborah McGraw/brother-in-law, Todd Strasser. Preceded in death by dear parents, Colleen and Robert McGraw.
His humble way of putting others first will be so missed. Private family memorial....
Katherina "Katt" Marie (Bird) Hutko
2022
On Tuesday, October 4th, 2022, Katherina "Katt" Marie (Bird) Hutko, loving mother, sister, daughter and aunt passed away at age fifty-seven from a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Katt was a person who spent her life loving her family and friends. She was always at family functions trying to socialize with everyone, making sure everyone felt seen...
Robert Nottingham Tracy
2022
Captain Robert Nottingham “Super Duck” Tracy, USN Retired, passed away peacefully in Copley, Ohio on Monday, August 29, 2022 at the age of 80.
Bob was born in Beverly Hills to Robert Noyes Tracy and Margaret Bonney Tracy. While in high school he achieved the Rank of Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 176. Bob attended the...
Bill Nickol
Dec 31, 2021
Bill Nickol, age 77, was called home to be with his Lord unexpectedly on December 31, 2021.
He was born to Thomas and Hazel Nickol in Akron, Ohio and grew up with his 5 siblings in Stow, Ohio. After graduating from Stow High School he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he proudly served before receiving an...
Norma J. Derbfuss
Dec 31, 2021
Norma J. Derbfuss, 87, of Stow, passed away December 31, 2021. She was born on January 28, 1934.
Services in care of Bissler and Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 W. Main St., Kent, OH 44240.
Karen Lynn (Minges) Burge
Dec 29, 2021
Karen Lynn Burge, daughter of Dale & Margie Minges, went home to be with our Lord on December 29, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marion “Sonny” Burge. She is survived by her two children, Michelle L. Miller (Trent) of Cartersville, Georgia and Michael “Scott” Egantoff of Garrettsville, Ohio.
As a...
Arthur J. Burton Jr.
Dec 28, 2021
Arthur J. Burton, Jr., age 74, of Kent, OH, died on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Akron City Hospital.
Cremation services in the care of Bissler & Sons Crematory.
Services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 West Main Street, Kent, OH 44240.
Margaret E. (Clark) Gyulai
Dec 27, 2021
Margaret Elizabeth Gyulai (Clark), 79, of Brimfield, OH passed away on Monday, December 27. 2021 at Mulberry Gardens Memory Care, Munroe Falls, OH.
Margaret was born on April 1, 1942 at Robinson Memorial Hospital.
Margaret was raised on a farm in Center Township, OH where she attended a two-room school house till the eighth grade...
Audrey Ann Toth
Dec 27, 2021
Audrey Ann Toth, 85 of Twinsburg Ohio, passed away peacefully at Justin T Rogers Hospice Care Center on December 27, 2021 (one day previous to her 86th birthday). Audrey was born on December 28, 1935 to Kalman and Irene (Rozman) Toth, in Cleveland Ohio.
Audrey retired after a long career at Square D, Electrical Equipment Company, and...
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