Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

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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Aug 3, 2020

Nellie Mae Wright, age 89, of Kent, died on Monday, August 3, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Nellie was born September 21, 1930 in Akron to Raymond and Freda (Fuller) McDonald.

She was Longtime resident of Kent. Former owner of Fashion Flair Beauty Salon in Kent. A member of Brady Lake United Methodist Church....

Aug 2, 2020

Betty Louise (Lorcher) Habowski passed away peacefully at her home in Kent on Sunday, August 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. The Habowski Family gathered every Sunday for hours of fun and food, so it was only fitting that Betty was surrounded be her cherished family one last Sunday. Betty was one of the most kindest, loving people...

Aug 2, 2020

Jeffrey Walter Wilson, age 64, of Mogadore, died on August 2, 2020 at his home.

Jeffrey was born March 12, 1956 in Akron, to Walter and June (Platz) Wilson. Jeff was an avid Cleveland sports fan and enjoyed rooting for any team that played the Steelers.

He is survived by son, Joshua Wilson; daughter, Dawn...

Aug 1, 2020

Marcus L. Dowdell, age 32, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center with family by his side.

Marcus was born May 23, 1988 in Ravenna, to Tywan (Lani) Dowdell and Nicole Dunaway. He loved playing and watching sports and online gaming. Marcus treasured the time he...

Jul 31, 2020

Dan Tronge, 79, of Kent passed away suddenly Friday, July 31, 2020.

Born with his twin brother, Don, on January 16, 1941. Dan and Don often used their twin likeness to cause a bit of light-hearted trouble.

Dan married Gloria Gambaccini in 1963; they were married 52 years before Gloria passed in 2016....

Jul 29, 2020

Theodore Otto Pausch, age 82, of Streetsboro, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Theodore was born February 26, 1938 in Cleveland, to Otto and Anna (Eich) Pausch.  He loved to work on and drive vintage cars.  Theodore enjoyed going to Car Cruise Ins with his wife Julia, in his 51’ Lincoln Convertible. ...

Jul 28, 2020

John 14:18-19

“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me.

Because I live, you also will live.”

Mr. Ronald B. Stanley of Kent...

Jul 28, 2020

Richard Lee (Ricky) Little Jr., 55, passed away at his home in Ravenna, Ohio on July 28, 2020.

He was born in Akron, Ohio on Decemeber 30, 1964 to Richard Lee Little Sr and Sharon Little.

He is survived by his Wife, Melissa Little; Daughter, Angel Lee; Brother, Jason Little (Brandy); Sister in law Melissa...

Jul 27, 2020

Virginia MaBele Gorder, age 76, of Streetsboro, died on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Akron General Medical Center.

Virginia was born January 20, 1944 in St. Paul, MN to Lenhart and Verie (Miller) Maas.  She taught music in Milwaukee, then in 1973 she worked at the University of Illinois Music Library.  She served as an officer with...

Jul 27, 2020

LaVonne Marie “Bonnie” Dunaway, age 70, of Kent, was called home to be with her Savior Monday, July 27, 2020.

Bonnie was born June 9, 1950 in Ravenna, to Antonio and Ernestine (Young) Dunaway.  She was currently a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Akron and previously was a member of Spelman Chapel AME Church in...