Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Dec 30, 2019

Martha Lane Goold, age 99, of Kent, died peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2019 surrounded by family at KentRidge Senior Living.

Martha was born March 2, 1920 in Akron, to Gilbert and Ruth (Myers) Lane. She graduated from Lake Erie College.  While enrolled at the University of North Carolina she met her husband Edgar Goold while they...

Dec 29, 2019

Jane A. Thomas, age 91, of Kent, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Jane’s life journey began on March 21, 1928 in Kent, to Park and Ruth (Flanagan) Smith. Being from a large family of 15 brothers and sisters it became natural for them to look...

Dec 27, 2019

Helen Carpenter, age 67, of Ravenna, died on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Akron General Medical Center.

Helen was born in Sharon, PA to Steven and Helen (Neral) Golubic.

She was known for her love of animals especially her dogs, and llamas.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years,...

Dec 26, 2019

Michelle “Mimi” M. Wolf, 53, of Kent, passed away suddenly at home after a short battle with breast cancer on Dec 26th 2019.

Mimi was a dedicated mother, friend, and surrogate family member, adopting new self-proclaimed family wherever she went. She graduated from Bohecker’s Business College and later went on to serve as an integral clerical assistant...

Dec 26, 2019

Wanemia "Nita" Ruth Fulst, age 55, of Ravenna, died peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019.

Wanemia "Nita" was born March 19, 1964 in Ravenna, to Carl and Frances Singleton.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years Anthony Fulst; sons, Anthony (Beth) Fulst, Cory (Sabrina) Fulst; mother, Frances Metz, brothers, Mark Singleton,and Carl (Sally)...

Dec 23, 2019

Marcella Martell, 64, of Randolph, passed away on December 22, 2019.

Marcella was born on December 7, 1955. She attended Kent State University earning a master's degree in Nutrition. She spent the majority of her career working for Aultman Hospital.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years Joe Martell, sons Raymond and Benjamin...

Dec 22, 2019

Dr. Theodore Voneida was born in Auburn, New York, August 26th, 1930, the son of Gertrude and Herbert Voneida.  After graduating from High School he attended Ithaca College where he obtained a bachelor of science in physical therapy.  He did not practice physical therapy, but rather wanted to teach others his knowledge.  At Cornell University his professor, Dr. Marcus...

Dec 21, 2019

Ann Marie Levitsky, age 71, of Ravenna, died on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Akron City Hospital.

Ann was born September 6, 1948 in Ravenna, to Andrew and Eleanor (Battaglia) Levitsky.  Nana was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.  She loved to spend time with her grandsons, nieces and nephew.  Ann was very particular, loving to...

Dec 15, 2019

Dona May Hall, age 93, of Kent, died on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at KentRidge Senior Living home.

Dona was born March 11, 1926 in Kent, to Edward and Bertha (Collier) Burkhardt. She worked at a local floral shop while attending Kent State University. She was a member of the Kent United Church of Christ and a...

Dec 11, 2019

David L. Hernandez, Jr., age 47, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at UH Portage Medical Center.

Dave was born August 14, 1972, in Boston, Massachusetts, to David and Rosalie (Baglia) Hernandez.

Dave loved his wife, his three sons, siblings, and many nieces and nephews—and his friends. And it showed....

Dec 9, 2019

Richard “Dick” Thomas Lewis, Sr., resident of Kent for 52 years, died on Monday, December 9, 2019. He was 86. Born in 1933 in Newark Valley, New York, to Rev. Daniel Glyndwr and Laura Amos Lewis, he was the younger brother of Anne and Dan. He attended Hobart College before serving as a Marine, later earning his B.A. in...

Dec 7, 2019

Rasheedah S. Hasan (Winifred Green) went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2019.  She was born to the late Edward & Dora Belle Smith in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 20, 1935.  The family moved to Twinsburg, Ohio, when she was 5 years old and graduated in 1953.  She went to Erma Lee's Barber & Beauty School...

Dec 6, 2019

Lawrence J. “Larry” Long Sr., age 77, of Kent, died on Friday, December 6, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Larry was born November 10, 1942 in Morgantown, WV to Lawrence and Mary (Newkirk) Long.  He was a member of Holy Family Church in Stow.  Larry loved racing cars, shooting pool, bowling, playing cards and traveling.  He...

Dec 4, 2019

Robert (Bob) Joseph Repinski passed away peacefully at home on December 4.  He was preceded in death by his wife Kathy, who passed away in July of this year.  December 20, 2019 would have been their 50th wedding anniversary.

Bob was born on July 31, 1943 to Frank and Francis Repinski.  He grew up in Cleveland and...

Dec 4, 2019

Bruce Roy Darrah, age 58, of Ravenna, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Heather Knoll Retirement Village.

Bruce was born May 25, 1961 in Ravenna, OH to Russell and Helen (Suter) Darrah.  Bruce was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Kent.  He attended Happy Day School and attended Above and Beyond Adult Day Program. Bruce...

Nov 30, 2019

Elizabeth Jane (Betty) Mulla, 96, of Kent, Ohio passed away peacefully November 30, 2019.  She was born October 23, 1923 in Trenton NJ.  She graduated from St Mary’s Catholic High School.  She received a RN degree from St. Francis School of Nursing and the earned both a BSN and MSN from the University of Pennsylvania. She married Dr. Nejdat...

Nov 30, 2019

Patrick Joseph Mannion, 55, of Aurora, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by Christine, his wife of 30 years, and his children, Patrick and Rebecca.

Patrick was a dedicated father and husband and is much loved by his six brothers and five sisters, his many nieces and nephews and his friends and colleagues.  Pat spent 22...

Nov 29, 2019

Mrs. Bess Wilson, born Bessie Lorene Thomas in Russell, Arkansas October 31,1921, passed away November 29, 2019, less than a month after her 98th birthday. She was married to WWII veteran, Joseph Carr Wilson for forty-five years until his passing in 1993. Bess and Joe had lived and worked in several cities in Arkansas, Illinois, and Georgia. After Joe’s...

Nov 26, 2019

Mrs. Frankie Dee Swaney passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the age of 85. She had been in declining health and struggling with Alzheimer’s in recent years. Frankie Dee Digman, the daughter of Granville Floyd Digman and Ethyl Jesse McDaniel, was born at the Digman family farm at Laurel Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia on December...

Nov 25, 2019

Alivan Hill, age 86, of Ravenna, died on Monday, November 25, 2019 at his home.

Alivan was born October 13, 1933 in Brantwood, WI to Walter and Ina (Nieni) Hill.  Alivian was a maintenance supervisor at Kent State University.  He enjoyed working in his machine shop.

He is survived by sister, Marlene (Robert) Johnson; brother,...