Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Dec 2, 2021

Jamie Michelle Lallathin, 44, our beautiful daughter, sister and Aunt Meme, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 2, 2021.  Jamie graduated from Ravenna High School in 1996.  While there, she played on the tennis team, which she loved.  Jamie graduated with two associate’s degrees and her primary focus was on animals.  For a time, she worked at Rescue Village...

Dec 1, 2021

Harold A. Kandes, 91, of Ravenna, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side.

He was born in Akron on March 18, 1930, to the late John and Orpha Kandes.  He was a 1948 graduate of Ravenna High School, where he excelled in baseball, basketball and...

Nov 28, 2021

Larry R. Brown, age 73, of Ravenna, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his home.

Larry was born March 27, 1948 in Ravenna to the late Walter and Arlene (DeVaul) Brown.

He was a graduate of Rootstown High School Class of 1966 and graduated from Kent State University.

He is survived...

Nov 28, 2021

Robert Patterson, 56, of Kent, passed away, unexpectedly, on Sunday, November 28, 2021.  He was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH on January 12, 1965 to the late Lawrence and Dorothy Patterson and was a 1983 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.  Rob was employed as a printer operator for R.R. Donnelley and enjoyed Harley's and working on cars.  He...

Nov 27, 2021

Kathryn “Kay” Mishler, 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

She was born to Charles and Margaret (Weyer) Vaughan in Twinsburg, Ohio on June 18, 1923.  She was raised on a farm in Mantua, Ohio where she graduated from Mantua Center School in 1942.  She was a veteran, serving in the Navy during WW2.

Nov 26, 2021

Amanda Jane King McClave, age 73, of Portsmouth, OH, passed away peacefully, on Friday, November 26, 2021.

Amanda was born May 8, 1948 in Portsmouth, OH to Peter and Margaret (Jones) Young. Amanda's smile could light up a room and her laugh was infectious. She was an amazing mother to her son, Justin, whom she loved with...

Nov 26, 2021

Pamela L. Rogalsky Cannon, age 65, of Kent, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at her home.

Pamela was born November 18, 1956 in Ravenna, the late to Adam and Mary Lou (Hirt) Rogalsky.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Cannon; niece, Sonya Smith; sister, Heidi Smith; step-son, Sean Cannon, grandchildren, Sydney, and...

Nov 25, 2021

James Dennis Hogan, Sr., 81, of Aurora, Ohio, formerly of Twin Lakes and Pittsburgh, died Thursday, November 25, 2021, surrounded by family at his home.

Dennis was born on November 3, 1940 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey to the late Albert Schofield and Elizabeth (Apgar) Hogan.

He graduated from Glen Ridge High School and Ohio...

Nov 23, 2021

Virginia Lucille Jones, age 100, of Kent, OH, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at The Landing at Stow with family by her side.

Lucille was born on April 22, 1921 near Scammon, KS to Emmett and Bessie (Kirk) Allen.  She had two older brothers, Fred and Clarence.  Her father passed away when she was only...

Nov 23, 2021

James Edward Svab, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at UH Portage Medical Center.  He was born in Bedford, OH on August 26, 1940 to the late Rudy and Helen Svab and was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife Harriet Svab....

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...