Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Sep 8, 2021

David Alan Ponick, Jr., 35, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Aultman Alliance Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1986 in Ravenna to David Sr. and Kimberly Ponick.

David will be remembered for his love of Ohio State and always cheering on the Buckeyes.  He was a carpenter and truly enjoyed helping...

Sep 6, 2021

James Andrew Bendula, 69, of Stow, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Summa Health Systems Akron City Hospital.  He was born in Cleveland on November 23, 1951 to the late Andrew and Helen Bendula.

James was an accomplished carpenter and could build or fix anything asked of him.  He was very hardworking and a wonderful...

Sep 3, 2021

Claudia Lea Morrow, age 60, of Kent, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Akron City Hospital.

Claudia was born September 3, 1961 in Barberton, to the late Claude "Buck" and Dolores (McQuiggan) Selman.

Claudia enjoyed the beach, local music, as well as a night of bowling and playing the slot machines.  What brought...

Aug 29, 2021

Kenneth Ronald “Ron” LeMaster, 83, of Ravenna, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 29, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Rush, OH on November 3, 1937 and moved to Ravenna in 1963.

Ron was employed in a variety of trades, including farmer, truck driver, tool and dye maker, East Park...

Aug 27, 2021

Gerald M. Seeman, age 83, of Kent, died peacefully at home on Friday, August 27, 2021.

Gerald was born on June 14, 1938 in Ravenna, OH. He was raised by his grandmother, Marie Guthier.

He is survived by daughters, Theresa Testa of Ravenna, Diane (Tony) Smith of Kent and Patricia "Trish" Hogan of Kent; grandchildren,...

Aug 26, 2021

Donnette M. (Cox) Kothera, age 84, passed away on Thursday August 26, 2021 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born on July 30, 1937 in Ravenna, Ohio to Kenneth and Josephine (Pellegrini) Cox. She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Raymond Franckhauser, and second husband, Edwin Kothera, who passed away on August 26, 1996.

Aug 18, 2021

Thomas Walter Cope, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

Thomas worked at Lamson and Sessions, RB&W for 43 years.

He will be greatly missed and is survived by his wife, Nancy; children Patty, Tim, and Tom; and grandchildren Ashley, Jacob, and Josh.

Cremation services in care of Bissler & Sons...

Aug 17, 2021

Jolan Margaret Cutright, age 80, of Rootstown, died on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 peacefully at her home.

Jolan was born November 5, 1940 in Rootstown, to John and Mary (Bednar) Maydak.

Jolan retired from Rootstown Flowers that she owned and operated for over 30 years.  She loved her grandchildren and loved watching them in all...

Aug 17, 2021

Rose Nemeth, 98, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Vista Veranda.  She was born in Akron on October 15, 1922 to the late Louis and Lydia (Matyus) Wince.  Rose grew up on a farm and loved nature.  Even into her mid 90’s, she was actively taking care of her flower garden.  She was an animal...

Aug 16, 2021

Harry G. Grinnell, age 85, of Kent, died on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Hospice Care Center.

Harry was born February 2, 1936 in Kent, to George and Mary Lou (Clapp) Grinnell.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Karen (Kehner) Grinnell of Kent; son, Brian (Becky...

Aug 16, 2021

Ramon Zana, 79, of Kent, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at University Hospital’s Portage Medical Center.  He was born on August 1, 1942 in Rivera, Uruguay to the late Gentil and Basilicia Zana.  Ramon was employed as a tooling supervisor with Cardinal Plastics and later Berry Plastics for many years.  He was always trying to learn new...

Aug 16, 2021

Linda Marie Wagner, 73, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Summa Health System/Akron City Hospital. She was born in Glen Ridge, NJ on September 24, 1947 to the late Robert and Bernadine Krakauskas and was a graduate of Bedford High School Class of 1963.

Linda enjoyed making jewelry, movies, reading and writing....

Aug 8, 2021

Eric Dene Schmidt, age 67, of Hartville, died on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

Eric was born December 10, 1953 in Akron, to Joseph and Gloria (Krohmer) Schmidt Jr.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Schmidt Jr., and Gloria Schmidt; brother, Chris Schmidt.

He is...

Aug 8, 2021

Gaye Grimsley Bricker, age 82, of Kent, Ohio, died on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Gaye, daughter to Lee and Juliet (Barnard) Grimsley.  Born February 14, 1939, in Warren, Ohio.

Gaye graduated in 1956 from Bristol High School. In 1960, Gaye graduated from The Ohio State University.  Gaye taught for 32...

Aug 8, 2021

Marilyn Donna Silvey, age 86, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Heritage of Hudson.

Marilyn was born October 6, 1934 in Allen Park, MI to Alfred and Elsie (Bendick) Fink.

Graduate of Allen Park High School.  Grew up and attended Angelica Lutheran Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher...

Aug 7, 2021

Carol Love Lee, affectionately known as “Denise or Niecy” was born to Percy and Rosie Love on July 13,1963 in Gary Indiana. At an early age, Carol came to accept Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at Providence Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Fortney. While in Gary, Indiana Carol attended the premier Roosevelt High School...

Aug 3, 2021

Eleanor Mary (Schrader) Englehart at the age of 101 and a half left her earthly home August 3, 2021. Born on February 17, 1920 in Masury to the late Harry Schrader and Sarah Coxxon. She was joined in wedlock on December 27, 1937 for 69 years to Harley Englehart until his passing on November 17, 2006. Her working career...

Aug 2, 2021

Martha Norton, 100, of Kent, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Stow-Glen Retirement Village.  She was born in Akron on May 6, 1921 to the late George and Gertrude Jenior.  Martha enjoyed playing euchre, knitting, crocheting, traveling and cooking.  She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She was a very devoted and active member...

Jul 31, 2021

Deborah “Deb” Cowan Jackson, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 31, 2021, at the Arbors nursing home in Streetsboro.  She was almost 72.

Deborah was born and raised in Streetsboro to Paul and Barbara (Flesher) Cowan.  She grew up on the dairy farm at the corner of Route 14 and Diagonal Road.  It was there she...

Jul 30, 2021

Curtis Stone of Brooklyn, Pennsylvania and Kent, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30 at The KentRidge Senior Living. He was born November 19, 1922, in Brooklyn, Pennsylvania, to Benjamin and Ethel (Palmiter) Stone. He grew up in Brooklyn and graduated from Brooklyn Vocational High School as Salutatorian in 1940. During high school he worked on the school...