Obituaries
Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory
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Dr. Lowell Orr
Dec 2, 2024
Lowell P. Orr was born on December 11, 1930. to Fred B. and Clione E. (Yaple) Orr. He was raised on a farm nine miles north of Chillicothe, Ohio, and because he spent much of his childhood wandering the fields, forests, and streams of northern Ross County, he developed a love of natural history early in his life. Lowell was...
John P. Schwartzhoff
Dec 1, 2024
John P. Schwartzhoff, 76, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Mulberry Gardens. He was born in Alliance, OH on June 8, 1948 to the late Joseph and Marie Schwartzhoff and was a graduate of Sebring McKinley High School.
John graduated from Bluffton University where he excelled in football and baseball, and was later inducted into the Bluffton...
Dr. James Paul Louis
Nov 30, 2024
Dr. James Paul Louis departed this life on November 30, 2024. Born May 13, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York to parents Mortimer and Olga (Paulsen) Louis, James and brother, Richard, grew up in the city. A fond childhood memory was attending a Brooklyn Dodgers’ World Series game, and seeing an aging Babe Ruth in the stands. He also enjoyed summers...
James Guerrini
Nov 29, 2024
James Guerrini, 87, of Hudson, passed away peacefully Friday, November 29, 2024 surrounded by his family.
James, also affectionately known as Jim, Jimmy or Greenie, was born in Greenville, PA on May 30, 1937. He was the son of the late Domenico and Philomena (D’Alfonso) Guerrini. James graduated from Penn High School in Greenville, PA in 1956. He had fond memories...
Mary A. Smerick
Nov 25, 2024
Mary A. Smerick, 95, of Akron, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Brookdale Bath. She was born in Locust Gap, PA on May 16, 1929 to the late Thomas and Ruth Scully and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church since 1952.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Smerick Sr....
Robert C. Hale
Nov 24, 2024
Robert Clinton Hale, 87, born February 18, 1937, died peacefully on November 24, 2024. Papa Bob, as so many people called him, was a devoted husband to Germaine Hale (Pecquet) for 59 years. Together, they raised their three children, Lisa Kolo (Hale), Catherine Cary, and John. He was also a proud grandfather to five grandchildren: Taylor, Alexis, Rachel, Ryan, and...
Diane Frances Glassner
Nov 23, 2024
Diane F. Glassner joined her beloved Eddie in Heaven on Novemer 23, 2024. Surrounded in love by her family, she fought the bravest battle against breast cancer. But she and Eddie are together again.
Diane was born September 10, 1940 to Kathryn and Fisher Bill Roberts in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. She moved to Kent and was a 1958 graduate of...
William Lewis Sr.
Nov 19, 2024
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, William A. Lewis Sr. passed away at the age of 69 years. Bill was a long-time resident of Kent, Ohio, with strong family ties in the area. Bill will be remembered by his son and daughter-in-law Bill Jr. and Shauna Lewis; sons Jason and Matt Lewis; grandsons, Austin and Tyson Lewis and Brett Baker Jr;...
Arnett Gregory
Nov 17, 2024
Arnett Gregory, born on August 11, 1951 in Cleveland, peacefully passed away at his home in Kent, on Sunday, November 17, 2024, with his loving wife by his side.
He was a hardworking, dedicated family man. Arnett retired from Kent State University after 30 years as the Superintendent of Maintenance. He took great pride in all he did, but nothing brought...
John A Fridy
Nov 16, 2024
John A. Fridy, Ph.D., professor emeritus of mathematics at Kent State University, died in mid-November following a short illness. Dr. Fridy was born in September in Lancaster, PA, to Wayne and Helen Fridy, the third of their “three Js”: Jere, June and John. He grew up in Palmyra, PA, where he earned high school varsity letters in basketball and track.
He...
Marian Ruth (Ribelin) Saxe
Nov 11, 2024
Our Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, family matriarch and exemplar Marian Ruth (Ribelin) Saxe passed away November 11, 2024, while in the care of hospice after a fall and subsequent stroke. Born in Kent, Ohio in April of 1928, during her favorite season of spring, she graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1946. As a student, she was an...
Lori Ann Mastroine
Nov 10, 2024
Lori Mastroine, 59, passed away peacefully in her home in Kent, OH, on November 10, 2024, surrounded by loving family.
Born on September 29, 1965, in Ravenna, Lori touched the lives of many through her kindness, intelligence, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Lori was a cherished member of her community, admired for her generous spirit and her remarkable...
Milton Gregory Schwenk
Nov 9, 2024
Milton Gregory Schwenk, 75, of Concord, Massachusetts, and formerly of Hudson, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 16, 1949 to the late Milton Caspar Schwenk and Ruth Caroline Schwenk, he was raised on his family farm in Windham, and understood the value of hard work. From an early...
Victoria Lynn Faith
Nov 7, 2024
Victoria “Vicki” Lynn Faith - Loving Daughter, Mother, and Grammy, passed away surrounded by her children in her home on November 7th, 2024, after a long hard-fought battle with cancer.Victoria was born to Raymond LaMont Palmer and Mary Virginia (Palmer) Bronson in Akron, Ohio on August 2nd, 1949. Following her biological father’s untimely passing when she was 5, she was...
James J. Best Jr.
Nov 5, 2024
James J. Best Jr., 85, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Longmeadow Care Center. He was born in Chicago, IL on December 14, 1938 and earned his PhD in political science from the University of North Carolina. Jim was a political science professor for 30 years, the last 27 years of his career was spent at...
Joel Jack Wood
Oct 30, 2024
Joel Jack Wood, age 44, of Northfield, OH, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Joel was born September 4, 1980 in Akron, OH to Robert and Barbara (Brewer) Wood. Joel will be remembered as a beloved Brother, Uncle and friend. Joel was a passionate outdoorsman, cat lover, history buff, chef and proud blue-collar worker.
Joel is survived by his parents; his...
Linda Mary Scontrino
Oct 29, 2024
Linda Mary Scontrino - Loving Mother, Wife, Maw-maw and friend, passed away surrounded by loved ones in her home on October 29, 2024, only 3 weeks and 3 hours apart from her husband of 65 years, after a long hard-fought battle with Kidney and lung disease.
Linda was born to the late Lawrence and Dorothy Castillon in New Orleans, La. on...
Mary "Mitzie" Bise
Oct 29, 2024
Mary “Mitzie” Bise, 85, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the comfort of her home, with her daughters Tami and Laura by her side. She was born in Baltimore, MD on December 12, 1938 to the late Earl R. and Lillian E. Styche. Mitzie was employed at the Stow Public Library for 12 years. She retired...
Bonnie Gromann
Oct 27, 2024
Bonnie Gromman, 78, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the Arbors at Stow. She was born in Cambridge, OH on March 10, 1946 to the late Ross and Ethel Bricker. Bonnie earned a master’s degree and was one class short of her PhD. She was a Philosophy professor at different colleges over the years, including...
Walter D. Nicholson
Oct 23, 2024
Walter D. Nicholson, 98, left to join his wife in Heaven on October 23, 2024, less than five weeks after her passing. Born in Cleveland, Georgia on May 4, 1926, he was the son of Ruby Meaders Allen and Carlton Allen. His parents divorced early in his young life, and he spent much of his very early years in PA...
Dr. Lowell Orr
Dec 2, 2024
Lowell P. Orr was born on December 11, 1930. to Fred B. and Clione E. (Yaple) Orr. He was raised on a farm nine miles north of Chillicothe, Ohio, and because he spent much of his childhood wandering the fields, forests, and streams of northern Ross County, he developed a love of natural history early in his life. Lowell was...
John P. Schwartzhoff
Dec 1, 2024
John P. Schwartzhoff, 76, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Mulberry Gardens. He was born in Alliance, OH on June 8, 1948 to the late Joseph and Marie Schwartzhoff and was a graduate of Sebring McKinley High School.
John graduated from Bluffton University where he excelled in football and baseball, and was later inducted into the Bluffton...
Dr. James Paul Louis
Nov 30, 2024
Dr. James Paul Louis departed this life on November 30, 2024. Born May 13, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York to parents Mortimer and Olga (Paulsen) Louis, James and brother, Richard, grew up in the city. A fond childhood memory was attending a Brooklyn Dodgers’ World Series game, and seeing an aging Babe Ruth in the stands. He also enjoyed summers...
James Guerrini
Nov 29, 2024
James Guerrini, 87, of Hudson, passed away peacefully Friday, November 29, 2024 surrounded by his family.
James, also affectionately known as Jim, Jimmy or Greenie, was born in Greenville, PA on May 30, 1937. He was the son of the late Domenico and Philomena (D’Alfonso) Guerrini. James graduated from Penn High School in Greenville, PA in 1956. He had fond memories...
Mary A. Smerick
Nov 25, 2024
Mary A. Smerick, 95, of Akron, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Brookdale Bath. She was born in Locust Gap, PA on May 16, 1929 to the late Thomas and Ruth Scully and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church since 1952.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Smerick Sr....
Robert C. Hale
Nov 24, 2024
Robert Clinton Hale, 87, born February 18, 1937, died peacefully on November 24, 2024. Papa Bob, as so many people called him, was a devoted husband to Germaine Hale (Pecquet) for 59 years. Together, they raised their three children, Lisa Kolo (Hale), Catherine Cary, and John. He was also a proud grandfather to five grandchildren: Taylor, Alexis, Rachel, Ryan, and...
Diane Frances Glassner
Nov 23, 2024
Diane F. Glassner joined her beloved Eddie in Heaven on Novemer 23, 2024. Surrounded in love by her family, she fought the bravest battle against breast cancer. But she and Eddie are together again.
Diane was born September 10, 1940 to Kathryn and Fisher Bill Roberts in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. She moved to Kent and was a 1958 graduate of...
William Lewis Sr.
Nov 19, 2024
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, William A. Lewis Sr. passed away at the age of 69 years. Bill was a long-time resident of Kent, Ohio, with strong family ties in the area. Bill will be remembered by his son and daughter-in-law Bill Jr. and Shauna Lewis; sons Jason and Matt Lewis; grandsons, Austin and Tyson Lewis and Brett Baker Jr;...
Arnett Gregory
Nov 17, 2024
Arnett Gregory, born on August 11, 1951 in Cleveland, peacefully passed away at his home in Kent, on Sunday, November 17, 2024, with his loving wife by his side.
He was a hardworking, dedicated family man. Arnett retired from Kent State University after 30 years as the Superintendent of Maintenance. He took great pride in all he did, but nothing brought...
John A Fridy
Nov 16, 2024
John A. Fridy, Ph.D., professor emeritus of mathematics at Kent State University, died in mid-November following a short illness. Dr. Fridy was born in September in Lancaster, PA, to Wayne and Helen Fridy, the third of their “three Js”: Jere, June and John. He grew up in Palmyra, PA, where he earned high school varsity letters in basketball and track.
He...
Marian Ruth (Ribelin) Saxe
Nov 11, 2024
Our Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, family matriarch and exemplar Marian Ruth (Ribelin) Saxe passed away November 11, 2024, while in the care of hospice after a fall and subsequent stroke. Born in Kent, Ohio in April of 1928, during her favorite season of spring, she graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1946. As a student, she was an...
Lori Ann Mastroine
Nov 10, 2024
Lori Mastroine, 59, passed away peacefully in her home in Kent, OH, on November 10, 2024, surrounded by loving family.
Born on September 29, 1965, in Ravenna, Lori touched the lives of many through her kindness, intelligence, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Lori was a cherished member of her community, admired for her generous spirit and her remarkable...
Milton Gregory Schwenk
Nov 9, 2024
Milton Gregory Schwenk, 75, of Concord, Massachusetts, and formerly of Hudson, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 16, 1949 to the late Milton Caspar Schwenk and Ruth Caroline Schwenk, he was raised on his family farm in Windham, and understood the value of hard work. From an early...
Victoria Lynn Faith
Nov 7, 2024
Victoria “Vicki” Lynn Faith - Loving Daughter, Mother, and Grammy, passed away surrounded by her children in her home on November 7th, 2024, after a long hard-fought battle with cancer.Victoria was born to Raymond LaMont Palmer and Mary Virginia (Palmer) Bronson in Akron, Ohio on August 2nd, 1949. Following her biological father’s untimely passing when she was 5, she was...
James J. Best Jr.
Nov 5, 2024
James J. Best Jr., 85, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Longmeadow Care Center. He was born in Chicago, IL on December 14, 1938 and earned his PhD in political science from the University of North Carolina. Jim was a political science professor for 30 years, the last 27 years of his career was spent at...
Joel Jack Wood
Oct 30, 2024
Joel Jack Wood, age 44, of Northfield, OH, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Joel was born September 4, 1980 in Akron, OH to Robert and Barbara (Brewer) Wood. Joel will be remembered as a beloved Brother, Uncle and friend. Joel was a passionate outdoorsman, cat lover, history buff, chef and proud blue-collar worker.
Joel is survived by his parents; his...
Linda Mary Scontrino
Oct 29, 2024
Linda Mary Scontrino - Loving Mother, Wife, Maw-maw and friend, passed away surrounded by loved ones in her home on October 29, 2024, only 3 weeks and 3 hours apart from her husband of 65 years, after a long hard-fought battle with Kidney and lung disease.
Linda was born to the late Lawrence and Dorothy Castillon in New Orleans, La. on...
Mary "Mitzie" Bise
Oct 29, 2024
Mary “Mitzie” Bise, 85, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the comfort of her home, with her daughters Tami and Laura by her side. She was born in Baltimore, MD on December 12, 1938 to the late Earl R. and Lillian E. Styche. Mitzie was employed at the Stow Public Library for 12 years. She retired...
Bonnie Gromann
Oct 27, 2024
Bonnie Gromman, 78, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the Arbors at Stow. She was born in Cambridge, OH on March 10, 1946 to the late Ross and Ethel Bricker. Bonnie earned a master’s degree and was one class short of her PhD. She was a Philosophy professor at different colleges over the years, including...
Walter D. Nicholson
Oct 23, 2024
Walter D. Nicholson, 98, left to join his wife in Heaven on October 23, 2024, less than five weeks after her passing. Born in Cleveland, Georgia on May 4, 1926, he was the son of Ruby Meaders Allen and Carlton Allen. His parents divorced early in his young life, and he spent much of his very early years in PA...
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