Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Oct 4, 2020

Maylene Frances Battaglia, age 90, of Kent, died on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. Maylene was born on October 17, 1929 in Kent, to Dominick and Mary (Iversente) Romeo. Maylene was a passionate woman who put family first and loved them fiercely. Sunday dinners were a staple at her home. Complete with at...

Oct 4, 2020

Shirley Ann Prince, age 85, of Uniontown, OH, died on Sunday, October 4, 2020.

Shirley was born April 23, 1935 in Brady Lake, OH to Claire and Lottie (Skilton) Tuckerman.  She enjoyed painting, crafts, sewing and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Shirley loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is...

Oct 2, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” L. Knapp, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 2, 2020 at his home.

Jerry was born July 8, 1960 in Ravenna to James and Helen (Berman) Knapp.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen, and his nephew Zachery. He leaves behind his father, James Knapp and his step-mother, Doris Knapp...

Sep 27, 2020

Susan  “Sue” (Corley) LaPorte

Susan C. LaPorte (Corley), age 75, of Kent, OH, died on Sunday, September 27, 2020.

Susan was born January 4, 1945 in Akron, OH to Joseph Henry and Glenna Irene (Texter) Corley. Susan was a graduate of Stow High School.

She is survived by daughter, Christina Bartow of Tallmadge,...

Sep 26, 2020

Norma J. Wagar (nee Frederick) was born on August 21, 1936 and passed away surrounded by love and family on September 26, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents William and Cleo Frederick, sisters Jo Gunther and Billie Hooper, and her beloved husband Tom.

Mom grew up in Owosso Michigan with her family and met her husband...

Sep 24, 2020

Maryalice Weller Seaholts, age 93, passed away peacefully September 24, 2020. She was buried at Standing Rock Cemetery, Kent, Ohio, with private services on September 28, 2020. Maryalice was born March 7, 1927 in Shelby, Ohio to John and Leola Weller.

She attended public school in Plymouth, Ohio and Shelby, Ohio. While attending public school and college...

Sep 24, 2020

Marjory Willoughby, age 99, formally of Stow, died on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Enclave of Newell Creek in Mentor.

She was born in Windsor, Ontario Canada, September 21, 1921 and became an American Citizen in 1947. Following graduation from Lake Erie College, Marjory served in the United States Navy in World War II, retiring with the...

Sep 23, 2020

Charles Elliott Whiting

Charles Elliott Whiting, age 70, of Kent, died on September 23, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Charles was born November 18, 1949 in Franklin, PA to Gifford and Mary Louise (Brown) Whiting. He grew up in Jamestown, NY. Charles earned his BS in Education at Edinboro State University and did post...

Sep 18, 2020

Dennis W. Ellsworth, 72, of Stow passed away September 18, 2020.

He was born February 14, 1948 in Ravenna to Carl and Alice (Carey) Ellsworth.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was employed in the construction trade.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Julie (Sorboro) Ellsworth; son, Dennis of...

Sep 18, 2020

Lois Ann Phillips, formerly of Kent, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2020, at the age of 92. Known by those closest to her as Ann, she was born on January 17, 1928, in Detroit, Mich., to Alexander and Evelyn (Cosh) Mitchell. As a teenager, Ann moved with her family to Massillon, Ohio, where she attended Washington High School...

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...