Obituaries
Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Jeanne Ann Kotis
Dec 17, 2018
Jeanne Kotis, 72, of Kent, died on Monday, December 17, 2018, at The Hospice of Medina County. She was born on August 12, 1946, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to John and Jeanne Ann Conway. Jeanne came to Ohio in 1968, and resided in Akron before moving to Kent in 1985. She worked as an insurance agent, bookkeeper, and office manager at...
Sandra Ann Floyd
Dec 14, 2018
Sandra Ann Floyd (Betty) of Kent, left this world on Friday, December 14, 2018 at her home. Born May 15, 1944 in Carroll County, Ga. Betty is survived by her husband of 48 years James J. Floyd of Kent; her children, Terri Boykin of Akron, Gaylan (Patty) Floyd of Kent, and Erica (Walter) Floyd Holliday of Baton Rouge, LA; sisters,...
Barbara Ann Meeker
Dec 13, 2018
Barbara Ann Meeker, 90, of Twin Lakes died on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Hudson Grande Senior Living. Barbara was born September 18, 1928 in Kent to James and Vivian (Poulton) Shepherd. She was a graduate of Kent State University High School. She owned and operated Barb Meeker's Kent Travel. She was a member of ASTA (American Society of Travel...
Myrl Rose
Dec 13, 2018
Myrl L. Rose, 86, of Kent, died on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his home. Myrl was born April 11, 1932 in Ravenna to Roy and Myrtle (Anderson) Rose. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Rose of Kent; children, Odette Rose of Arizona, Myrl (Darline) Rose of Leage, TX, Robert Rose of Stow, Theresa Rose of Kent, Patricia Rose...
Robert Lee Crowe
Dec 12, 2018
Robert Lee "Bob" Crowe, age 78, of Ravenna, died on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Arbors of Streetsboro. Robert was born January 26, 1940 in Mantua, to Clinton and Madeline (Racz) Crowe. He attended New Testament Baptist Church in Ravenna. Robert was a member of the VFW, Canadian Club, American Legion and Elks. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and sports especially...
Jean (Gambaccini) Hiestand
Dec 9, 2018
Jeanie (Gambaccini) Hiestand, 68 years old, went home with the Lord on December 9, 2018 after a four and a half year battle with evil cancer. She was devoted to her family and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and the little ones she taught. Jeanie was born to Carl and Millie Gambaccini, Kent, on October 28, 1950. Her...
Leigh Skok
Dec 9, 2018
Leigh Skok, age 69, of Kent, died on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center. Leigh was born March 23, 1949 in Beckley, WV to Wade and Margaret Clark. She is survived by her husband Martin Skok of Kent; son, Lewis Gamiere; daughter-in-law, Rachel Gamiere; grandson, Carter Gamiere; granddaughter, Brooklyn Agosto; sister Lynn Clark. She was preceded in...
Sandra Martina Waid
Dec 8, 2018
Sandra Martina Waid, age 59, of Kent, OH, peacefully ended her earthly journey on Saturday, December 8, 2018. She had been battling endometrial cancer since July of 2017. Sandra was born April 1, 1959 in Landshut, Germany to Earl and Dora Waid. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Beach and Jasmine Hunt, her parents, Earl Waid and Dora Waid,...
Anna Belle Morrow
Dec 4, 2018
Anna Morrow, 88 of Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of Salem, Ohio, passed away December 4th. Anna was born in Newcomerstown, Ohio, on January 16th 1930, the daughter of Lyda Ray and Clarence Bowers. She is survived by her sons, David Morrow, (Donna) of Vero Beach Florida, and Gary Morrow of Ohio; grandchildren, Jeff Morrow, Jim (Jessica) Morrow, Jeremy (Jenn) Morrow, Randy...
Norbert Niessner
Dec 4, 2018
Niessner, Norbert, 85, of Kent, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 4. Born in Johnstown, PA to Herman and Jennie Niessner. Norbert and his wife Margaret moved to Ohio and started a career at General Electric. Norbert then worked and retired from AMETEK in Kent. He loved the outdoors and could always be found outside with his children or grandchildren having...
Hilda G. Hornbeck
Nov 28, 2018
Hilda G Hornbeck age 101, passed away on November 28th. She was preceded in death by her husband George, sisters Jessie Ruggles and Grace Moore, and brother James Grafhorst. Hilda is survived by her children Sue E Conery and George M (Mary) Hornbeck, 5 grandchildren Lisa (Rick) Corney, Kevin Swing, Adam (Val) Hornbeck, Aaron (Kim) Hornbeck, and Michael Hornbeck. Also...
Susan Denise Wilcox
Nov 26, 2018
Susan Denise Wilcox (nee Webb, nee Burt), 66, of Tallmadge passed away on November 26, 2018. She was born in Warren OH and started her family in Chesterville. After moving to Kent, she spent much of her time running an in-home daycare. Many of her kids affectionately referred to her as "Grandma Sue Sue." She maintained a strong relationship with...
Carolyn Stone
Nov 20, 2018
Carolyn "Nim" Stone (Parmley), age 80, our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, partner and friend transitioned to the Summerland on November 20th in Kent, Ohio from Parkinson's disease. She was born November 1, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph and Frances Parmley. Nim worked as a nanny and a detective in Las Vegas then she moved to...
Ann Braden
Nov 19, 2018
Ann Braden, age 95, of Kent, died on Monday, November 19, 2018 at The Gables at Kent Ridge. Ann was born September 17, 1923 in St. Louis, MO to Arthur and Olivia (Appel) Butterfield. The family wishes to thank Harbor Light Hospice and the staff at Kent Ridge, especially those in special care who so lovingly took care of Ann...
Daniel J. Ricci
Nov 17, 2018
Ricci, Daniel Joseph, 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 17, 2018, at University Hospital after a battle with cancer. Dan was born December 2, 1957 in Cincinnati to Frank and Betty (Moormon) Ricci. Dan attended St. Joseph's School, Walsh Jesuit High School, Kent State University for Bachelors and Masters degrees. Well-loved in the community, and...
Margaret Niessner
Nov 16, 2018
Margaret Niessner, 83, of Kent, died peacefully on Friday, November 16th. Born in Johnstown, PA, to John and Ruth Rhine. Margaret and her husband Norbert Moved to Ohio in 1956 to start their family. Margaret was a loving mother and grandmother, and her children and grandchildren adored her. She loved spending time at her home; gardening, swimming, baking, knitting her...
Mary Jane Lopick
Nov 15, 2018
Mary Jane Lopick, age 91, of Hudson, died on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Hudson Grand. Mary was born June 8, 1927 in Fairmont, WV to Delbert and Hazel Moore. Graduate of Monongah High School, Monongah, WV, where she was head majorette and editor of the yearbook. She is survived by her daughter Pam (Jason) Reese of Ashville; sons, Rodney...
Bruna Del Ferraro
Nov 15, 2018
Bruna Del Ferraro, age 64, of Kent, died on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at her home with family and friends by her side. Bruna was born October 20, 1954 in Roslyn, NY to Stefano and Giovanna Cogliandro. She loved camping with her family and friends, and was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend.. She is survived by...
Richard D. "Dick" Harrick
Nov 10, 2018
Richard D. "Dick" Harrick was born May 31, 1927 to George R. and Mary (Runkel) Harrick in Holliday Cove (Weirton) West Virginia. He attended St. Paul Elementary School in Weirton and graduated from Warren G Harding High School in Warren, Ohio. He served in the U S Navy at the end of World War II. He graduated from Kent State...
Jana Urban
Nov 6, 2018
Jana Charlotte Urban of Streetsboro, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the age of ninety-four. She was born in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia and first came to the United States in 1948. She was a long time Kent resident. She was a loving homemaker and mother and later in life became an avid sports fan. Jana was preceded in...
Jeanne Ann Kotis
Dec 17, 2018
Jeanne Kotis, 72, of Kent, died on Monday, December 17, 2018, at The Hospice of Medina County. She was born on August 12, 1946, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to John and Jeanne Ann Conway. Jeanne came to Ohio in 1968, and resided in Akron before moving to Kent in 1985. She worked as an insurance agent, bookkeeper, and office manager at...
Sandra Ann Floyd
Dec 14, 2018
Sandra Ann Floyd (Betty) of Kent, left this world on Friday, December 14, 2018 at her home. Born May 15, 1944 in Carroll County, Ga. Betty is survived by her husband of 48 years James J. Floyd of Kent; her children, Terri Boykin of Akron, Gaylan (Patty) Floyd of Kent, and Erica (Walter) Floyd Holliday of Baton Rouge, LA; sisters,...
Barbara Ann Meeker
Dec 13, 2018
Barbara Ann Meeker, 90, of Twin Lakes died on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Hudson Grande Senior Living. Barbara was born September 18, 1928 in Kent to James and Vivian (Poulton) Shepherd. She was a graduate of Kent State University High School. She owned and operated Barb Meeker's Kent Travel. She was a member of ASTA (American Society of Travel...
Myrl Rose
Dec 13, 2018
Myrl L. Rose, 86, of Kent, died on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his home. Myrl was born April 11, 1932 in Ravenna to Roy and Myrtle (Anderson) Rose. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Rose of Kent; children, Odette Rose of Arizona, Myrl (Darline) Rose of Leage, TX, Robert Rose of Stow, Theresa Rose of Kent, Patricia Rose...
Robert Lee Crowe
Dec 12, 2018
Robert Lee "Bob" Crowe, age 78, of Ravenna, died on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Arbors of Streetsboro. Robert was born January 26, 1940 in Mantua, to Clinton and Madeline (Racz) Crowe. He attended New Testament Baptist Church in Ravenna. Robert was a member of the VFW, Canadian Club, American Legion and Elks. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and sports especially...
Jean (Gambaccini) Hiestand
Dec 9, 2018
Jeanie (Gambaccini) Hiestand, 68 years old, went home with the Lord on December 9, 2018 after a four and a half year battle with evil cancer. She was devoted to her family and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and the little ones she taught. Jeanie was born to Carl and Millie Gambaccini, Kent, on October 28, 1950. Her...
Leigh Skok
Dec 9, 2018
Leigh Skok, age 69, of Kent, died on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center. Leigh was born March 23, 1949 in Beckley, WV to Wade and Margaret Clark. She is survived by her husband Martin Skok of Kent; son, Lewis Gamiere; daughter-in-law, Rachel Gamiere; grandson, Carter Gamiere; granddaughter, Brooklyn Agosto; sister Lynn Clark. She was preceded in...
Sandra Martina Waid
Dec 8, 2018
Sandra Martina Waid, age 59, of Kent, OH, peacefully ended her earthly journey on Saturday, December 8, 2018. She had been battling endometrial cancer since July of 2017. Sandra was born April 1, 1959 in Landshut, Germany to Earl and Dora Waid. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Beach and Jasmine Hunt, her parents, Earl Waid and Dora Waid,...
Anna Belle Morrow
Dec 4, 2018
Anna Morrow, 88 of Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of Salem, Ohio, passed away December 4th. Anna was born in Newcomerstown, Ohio, on January 16th 1930, the daughter of Lyda Ray and Clarence Bowers. She is survived by her sons, David Morrow, (Donna) of Vero Beach Florida, and Gary Morrow of Ohio; grandchildren, Jeff Morrow, Jim (Jessica) Morrow, Jeremy (Jenn) Morrow, Randy...
Norbert Niessner
Dec 4, 2018
Niessner, Norbert, 85, of Kent, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 4. Born in Johnstown, PA to Herman and Jennie Niessner. Norbert and his wife Margaret moved to Ohio and started a career at General Electric. Norbert then worked and retired from AMETEK in Kent. He loved the outdoors and could always be found outside with his children or grandchildren having...
Hilda G. Hornbeck
Nov 28, 2018
Hilda G Hornbeck age 101, passed away on November 28th. She was preceded in death by her husband George, sisters Jessie Ruggles and Grace Moore, and brother James Grafhorst. Hilda is survived by her children Sue E Conery and George M (Mary) Hornbeck, 5 grandchildren Lisa (Rick) Corney, Kevin Swing, Adam (Val) Hornbeck, Aaron (Kim) Hornbeck, and Michael Hornbeck. Also...
Susan Denise Wilcox
Nov 26, 2018
Susan Denise Wilcox (nee Webb, nee Burt), 66, of Tallmadge passed away on November 26, 2018. She was born in Warren OH and started her family in Chesterville. After moving to Kent, she spent much of her time running an in-home daycare. Many of her kids affectionately referred to her as "Grandma Sue Sue." She maintained a strong relationship with...
Carolyn Stone
Nov 20, 2018
Carolyn "Nim" Stone (Parmley), age 80, our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, partner and friend transitioned to the Summerland on November 20th in Kent, Ohio from Parkinson's disease. She was born November 1, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph and Frances Parmley. Nim worked as a nanny and a detective in Las Vegas then she moved to...
Ann Braden
Nov 19, 2018
Ann Braden, age 95, of Kent, died on Monday, November 19, 2018 at The Gables at Kent Ridge. Ann was born September 17, 1923 in St. Louis, MO to Arthur and Olivia (Appel) Butterfield. The family wishes to thank Harbor Light Hospice and the staff at Kent Ridge, especially those in special care who so lovingly took care of Ann...
Daniel J. Ricci
Nov 17, 2018
Ricci, Daniel Joseph, 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 17, 2018, at University Hospital after a battle with cancer. Dan was born December 2, 1957 in Cincinnati to Frank and Betty (Moormon) Ricci. Dan attended St. Joseph's School, Walsh Jesuit High School, Kent State University for Bachelors and Masters degrees. Well-loved in the community, and...
Margaret Niessner
Nov 16, 2018
Margaret Niessner, 83, of Kent, died peacefully on Friday, November 16th. Born in Johnstown, PA, to John and Ruth Rhine. Margaret and her husband Norbert Moved to Ohio in 1956 to start their family. Margaret was a loving mother and grandmother, and her children and grandchildren adored her. She loved spending time at her home; gardening, swimming, baking, knitting her...
Mary Jane Lopick
Nov 15, 2018
Mary Jane Lopick, age 91, of Hudson, died on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Hudson Grand. Mary was born June 8, 1927 in Fairmont, WV to Delbert and Hazel Moore. Graduate of Monongah High School, Monongah, WV, where she was head majorette and editor of the yearbook. She is survived by her daughter Pam (Jason) Reese of Ashville; sons, Rodney...
Bruna Del Ferraro
Nov 15, 2018
Bruna Del Ferraro, age 64, of Kent, died on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at her home with family and friends by her side. Bruna was born October 20, 1954 in Roslyn, NY to Stefano and Giovanna Cogliandro. She loved camping with her family and friends, and was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend.. She is survived by...
Richard D. "Dick" Harrick
Nov 10, 2018
Richard D. "Dick" Harrick was born May 31, 1927 to George R. and Mary (Runkel) Harrick in Holliday Cove (Weirton) West Virginia. He attended St. Paul Elementary School in Weirton and graduated from Warren G Harding High School in Warren, Ohio. He served in the U S Navy at the end of World War II. He graduated from Kent State...
Jana Urban
Nov 6, 2018
Jana Charlotte Urban of Streetsboro, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the age of ninety-four. She was born in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia and first came to the United States in 1948. She was a long time Kent resident. She was a loving homemaker and mother and later in life became an avid sports fan. Jana was preceded in...
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