Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Sep 15, 2020

Cindy was born on March 1, 1956 in Akron, Ohio, to Richard and Janet Rhoads in Kent, Ohio. She and her siblings laid the foundation for their family centered focus, that later would blossom to include children, grandchildren, nieces/nephews, and an ever-expanding network of friends in Ohio and Florida.  She attended Kent State, and from there she transitioned to...

Sep 13, 2020

Ralph C. Jackson, age 87, Streetsboro, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Ralph was born January 22, 1933 in Honaker, Russell County, Virginia to Charlie William and Annie (Sykes) Jackson.

Ralph had eight siblings and resided in the Russell County area until entering the Air Force in 1951. He enjoyed traveling the world during his...

Sep 6, 2020

Janet Mae Clark Fichter Galizio, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Altercare of Hartville.

Janet was born May 27, 1936 in Akron, to Donald and Ruth Allison Clark. Janet attended Akron University and was elected “Campus Cutie” in 1954. She met and married George Fichter, and her dreams to become a mother...

Sep 6, 2020

The City of Kent lost one of its champions. Ronald Lee Burbick, 75, passed away on September 6, 2020 at his home. He was born in Warren, on August 11, 1945 to the late Dorothy Marie Burbick and Bernard Clark Burbick. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Diane Marie (Hank).

Ron is survived by...

Sep 4, 2020

Dennis C. Eberhart, age 67, of Kent, died on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Altercare of Western Reserve in Stow.

Dennis was born December 25, 1952 in Medina to Melville and Ruby (Myers) Eberhart.

In his youth he became an Eagle Scout before becoming a graduate of Brunswick High School class of 1971, Kent State...

Aug 27, 2020

Madeline R. Svette, 94, of Kent, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2020.

Madeline was born November 26, 1925 to Slovenian immigrants Mary (nee Ovnik) and Frank Stepic in Randall, Ohio.  She was the youngest of 13 children.  She attended Orange High School and was known to her friends as Madge or Maggie.  Madeline...

Aug 26, 2020

Thomas Lee Haymaker Sr., age 58, of Ravenna, passed from this life on to eternal life on August 26, 2020.

Thomas was born August 8, 1962 in Ravenna, the son of Joann (Moore) Haymaker. Tom was a huge fan of the Ravenna Ravens, the Browns, Indians and Ohio State Buckeyes.  He enjoyed spending time with his family...

Aug 24, 2020

Marilyn J. Weber, age 84, of Rootstown, died on August 24, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Marilyn was born June 13, 1936 in Ravenna, to Andrew and Ethel (Williston) Wyatt. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Ravenna.  Marilyn loved gardening and animals especially her dog, Gurdie.

She is survived by...

Aug 22, 2020

Kent and Northeast Ohio area community members mourn the loss of Lloyd Frost O’Keefe, a champion for peace and social justice who was loved by family and friends for his genuineness, grace, caring, courage and leadership. His life was spent as a loving husband and family member and a servant leader of the highest calling.

O’Keefe died...

Aug 22, 2020

India M Lucas, age 33, of Kent, died suddenly on August 22nd at UH Portage Medical Center.

India was born April 30, 1987 in Ravenna, to Ian Lucas and Antoinette Jones.

India graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 2005. She worked at Hattie Larlham as a nurses aide for 8 years.

She...

Aug 21, 2020

Rhonda Lynne Kurka, age 60, of Ravenna, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at her home.

Rhonda was born January 17, 1960 in Weirton, WV to Willard Wayne and Donna (Bailey) Burbridge Sr.

She was a nursing aide that gave decades of care in the community. She loved her soap operas, gardening, and watching...

Aug 21, 2020

Bradley Joesph Greene, age 61, of Mogadore, died on Friday, August 21, 2020 at his home.

Bradley was born December 29, 1958 in Garfield Heights, OH to Lenny and Lillian (Chesler) Greene.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Greene; son, Brian (Victoria) Valus; grandchildren, Andy, Chloe, Bentley, Savanna; brothers, Jed (Barbara) Greene, Todd Greene.  ...

Aug 18, 2020

Robert Paul Montgomery, 72, died on August 18, 2020.

He was born June 1, 1948 in Kent, OH and resided in Kent his entire life.

Robert “Rockin’ Robin” Montgomery was an internationally known blues piano player.  In his 40+ years he played with Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Joe Walsh, Ritch Underwood & the Monopoly, Rock-A-Billy...

Aug 17, 2020

Louis J. Gyulai, age 79, of Kent, died on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Altercare Center in Brimfield.

Louis was born August 7, 1941 in Middlefield, to Louis and Anna (Kovach) Gyulai Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Gyulai, sons, John Gyulai, Matthew (Alicia) Gyulai, Mike (Leslie Rose) Gyulai, Nathaniel (Anna) Gyulai daughter,...

Aug 16, 2020

Thomas “Tom” Joseph Deep, age 76, of Kent, died on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at University Hospital of Cleveland after suffering a heart attack.

Tom was born December 14, 1943 in New Castle, PA to Abraham and Twila (Christley) Deep. He worked as a mechanical engineer until his retirement. Tom enjoyed gardening, fishing, golfing, and bowling (300...

Aug 16, 2020

Starlette Jean McBride, age 49, of Kent, suddenly died on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at University Hospital in Cleveland.

Starlette was born July 19, 1971 in Cuyahoga Falls, to Charles and Shirley (Mays) Sprankle.

She was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt high school, class 1990. She earned her LPN at Akron School of Practical Nursing...

Aug 11, 2020

Samuel Lawrence-Albert Belden, 50, of Kent, returned to nature on August 11, 2020, at the Cleveland Clinic after a valiant struggle with a debilitating disease. The world lost one of its most brilliant minds, a freethinker without parallel, on that day.

Sam was born at Robinson Memorial Hospital on January 16, 1970, to two college students who...

Aug 8, 2020

Dennis Ray Nestor Jr., age 44, of Peninsula, died on August 8, 2020.  Dennis was born August 10, 1975 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Dennis and Faith (Juszli) Nestor Sr.

Dennis was an attendee of Archbishop Hoban High school, a 1995 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, and he attended Mount St. Joseph University.  He worked in...

Aug 7, 2020

Stella L. Weigand, age 70, of passed away suddenly on August 7, 2020, and is now in the hands of the Lord.

Stella was born July 27, 1950 to Claude and Mary (Corl) Weigand.

She is survived by sister, Emma (Derle) Wages; nephews, Andrew (Jodi) Wages and Brian (Laura) Wages; grandnieces, Carly and Lucy Wages;...

Aug 4, 2020

Brice Michael Boykin, age 32, of Kent, passed away suddenly on August 4th, 2020.

He was born in Ravenna on November 7th, 1987.

Brice enjoyed fishing and basketball.  He also loved to read and do landscaping.

He is survived by his mother, Vickie Boykin; daughters, Ellianna and Alyssa; brother, Cameron Brown.

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