Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Jun 18, 2021

Roger J. Di Paolo, 66, died June 18, 2021 following a two-year battle with cancer. Born on June 3rd, 1955, he is preceded in death by his parents, Pauline (Siciliano) Soule and Roger F. Di Paolo. Although he was born in Ravenna and a resident of Stow, he was raised in Kent and always called that home. He was...

Jun 12, 2021

Sam Mazzola has always been larger than life and after 97 yrs. of a life well-lived, Sam passed peacefully on June 12th 2021. Samuel Steven Mazzola was born February 2nd, 1924 in Akron, Ohio to parents Sarah and Joseph Mazzola of Palermo, Sicily. ‘Sam’, as we lovingly called him, was one of nine children and a first-generation...

Jun 10, 2021

Alan Michael Lyons, age 61, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 10, 2021.

Alan was born August 21, 1959 in Cleveland, to Roy and Wilma (Clingon) Lyons.

He is survived by his wife, Laurie Lyons; daughters, Kalli (Marc Manack) Vimr, Nichole Baker, and Melissa (Matt Hirschfelt); son, Richard (Angela) Baker;...

Jun 8, 2021

Frank C. Barnes (June 13, 1945 – June 8, 2021)

Frank Carlton Barnes passed into eternal rest on June 8, 2021 in the care of Scenic Pointe Nursing in Millersburg, Ohio.

Frank was born to Sherman Barnes and Mildred (Weir) Barnes in Carbondale, IL.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jun 5, 2021

Richard M. “Dick” Haas, 82, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Western Reserve Hospital, following a brief illness.  He was born in Weston, WV on February 12, 1939 to the late Joseph and Mary Haas.  Richard’s family relocated to Kent when he was three years old.  He was a 1957 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High...

Jun 5, 2021

Joseph J. Tassone Jr., 93, of Stow died June 5, 2021, at Stow-Glen Retirement Village.

He was born February 2, 1928 in Hooversville, PA to Joseph and Elizabeth (Kovack) Tassone.  He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War.

He is survived by his son, Joe (Melinda) Tassone of Joelton, TN; daughters, Patricia...

Jun 4, 2021

Dewanda I. McVicker, 84, of Wadsworth, OH, formerly of Kent, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Wadsworth Pointe, where she was a resident for five years.  She was born in Akron on August 28, 1936 to the late Theodore and Anna Gribble.  She was an avid West Virginia Mountaineers and Dallas Cowboys fan and loved flowers.  She...

Jun 2, 2021

Bernadine Christensen, 86, of Kent, has entered into paradise and is no longer in pain or discomfort.  She died on June 2nd and leaves behind her husband, Stanley Christensen and a full legacy of Children, Grandchildren and Great grandchildren.  Bernie (as she was mostly known) was married to Stan for almost 65 years.

Bernie was born in...

Jun 1, 2021

"Good things come in small packages."

Janet Lucille Brawley, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday afternoon, June 1, 2021.

She was born on December 20th, 1939 and graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School with the class of 1957.

Despite being a petite woman, Janet was a giant of...

May 31, 2021

Shirley Doney, age 84, of Tallmadge, died on Monday, May 31, 2021.

Shirley was born June 6, 1936 in Akron, to Robert and Lucille (Dice) Bickler.

She is survived by her son Jim Doney; daughter, Susan (Dan) Lento; grandchildren, Jayson, Gina, and Mike Lento, and Erin Ewell; great-grandchildren, Tony and Carman Hefner, Melanie Lento, Abby,...

May 30, 2021

John S. Rhoads

John S. Rhoads, age 73, of Kent, died on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at The Woodlands.

John was born January 6, 1948 in Ravenna to Robert and Carol (Minnick) Rhoads.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a muscle car and hotrod enthusiast.

He...

May 30, 2021

Patricia Linnen Zeller, 94, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021.  She was well known for her sweet nature, devotion to raising her children, and also enjoying being a part of her grandchildren’s lives.  She was a member of St. Michael’s bridge club for many years, and once her children were grown, she spent many hours crafting...

May 27, 2021

Laura Carbone, age 70, of Kent, OH, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at her home.

Laura was born April 13, 1951 in Lubrichi, Italy to Rocco and Carmela Polistena.

She was very talented in her cooking and baking, making weekly homemade dishes for family and friends.  She enjoyed talking and making new friends. ...

May 25, 2021

Dale R. Good, 73, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Rose Lane Health Center.  He was born in Akron on March 25, 1948 to the late Robert and Phyllis Good and was a 1966 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.  Dale proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a...

May 23, 2021

Gordon Allen Bartle, age 82, of Kent, died on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Altercare Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center.

Gordon was born January 6, 1939 in Alton, IL to Chester and Mary Neal (Lovens) Milford.

He is survived by his children, Sarah Bartle, Emily Bartle, David Peterson, John Peterson, Mitchel Peterson, Scott Peterson; ex-wife, Deborah Bartle,...

May 21, 2021

Patricia Price, 84, of Kent, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 in the comfort of her home.  She was born on February 19, 1937 in Canonsburg, PA and spent several years as the head cook at Kent Roosevelt High School.  She enjoyed cooking, reading and loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents,...

May 18, 2021

Paula K. Starcher, 70, of Rootstown, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at University Hospital Portage Medical Center.  She was born in Akron on January 16, 1951 to the late Robert and Mildred Teets.

Paula enjoyed sewing and loved spending time with her family.  She will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

In addition...

May 15, 2021

Sponikopeta, pizza fritts, Sunday Macs, and leg of lamb are a few of the delicacies Barbara Harrison, 92, of Kent, (June 14, 1928 - May 13, 2021) served her family for more than half a century. Her canned peaches and pears tasted like summer in the middle of winter. Meals were scrumptious, loud affairs in the Harrison household that...

May 14, 2021

Frances P. Sepi, age 97, of The Villages, FL, died on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Freedom Point where she was a resident.

Frances was born September 23, 1923 in Warren, OH to Joseph and Pasqua (Naturale) Ferrara.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Donna Sepi of Lady Lake, FL; grandchildren, Michele Hanson of Clearwater,...

May 14, 2021

Foster G. Ewing of Kent Ohio passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at the age of 94.

Beloved husband of the late Nancy (Everhart) Ewing; devoted father of Ralph (Deborah), David (Marvalee), and Mark (Theo) Ewing; loving grandfather of Lisa, Erica, Eric and Alex Ewing and a dear friend to many.

He is preceded in...