Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Oct 23, 2024

Mary Ann Zalewski, age 83, of Kent, OH, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at home on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Mary Ann was born February 7, 1941, in Ravenna, OH to the late Chester and Mary (McMahon) Leslie.

After growing up on a farm in Lisbon, OH, Mary Ann moved back to Kent, OH...

Oct 21, 2024

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Simmons, age 73, passed away Monday October 21st, 2024 at her home in Rootstown, OH. Becky was born January 29th, 1951 in Ravenna, OH to parents Walter and Margeret Laskos. Becky was the oldest of four siblings to her brother, Frank; and sisters, Mary and Coletta. She was also a loving mother to her son, Christopher Wawrin.

Becky...

Oct 21, 2024

Phyllis Jean Baker, 90, of Kent, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Altercare Post Acute Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Kokomo, IN to the late Ralph and Ola Harris and was a 1952 graduate of Kokomo High School.  Phyllis went on to attend Purdue University, San Mateo Community College and Kent State University.  She was an...

Oct 19, 2024

Robert A. Wesney, 69, of Garrettsville, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Pinnacle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Zanesville, OH on December 19, 1954 to the late Robert and Dorothy Wesney.

Robert was employed as an auto worker at the Chrysler Stamping Plant for 34 years, retiring in 2007.  He was...

Oct 19, 2024

Kenneth B. Nowack, 75, of Hudson, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic Justin T. Rogers Hospice Center.  He was born in Cleveland, OH on July 10, 1949 to the late Donald and Audrey Nowack and was a 1967 graduate of Garfield Heights High School.

Ken went on to earn his bachelor’s degree...

Oct 18, 2024

Pamela Charl Clemens, age 77 of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, following an extended illness.  She was born on February 24, 1948, in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles and Evelyn (Baker) Ruston and attended Ohio State University and the University of Akron.

Pam enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren.  It...

Oct 16, 2024

Susan Marie France, age 62, of Stow, OH, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at her home.

Susan was born April 6, 1962 in Ravenna, OH, to the late Lawrence and Janet (Burridge) Shanley. She is a graduate from Kent Roosevelt High School. She spent the last 22 years working for Akron General.

Sue...

Oct 15, 2024

Mary Linda “Linda” (Gallagher) Thomas, 76, a longtime resident of Mt. Pocono, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in Ravenna, OH.

She was born in Scranton, PA and graduated from Scranton Central Catholic in 1967.

Following graduation, Linda began her career at Bushkill Falls Resort and worked for many years in the hospitality...

Oct 15, 2024

Shirley A. Suntheimer, 95, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.  She was born in Canton on September 8, 1929 to the late Harry and Doris Swords.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, William Suntheimer on August 17, 2024 and her son...

Oct 15, 2024

William Franklin Russell, 63, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.  He was born in Barberton on September 1, 1961 to the late Charles and Ann Russell. He was a graduate of Doylestown High School, where he excelled in sports and ran cross country, just as his son Brock is doing now.  William went on to earn...

Oct 14, 2024

David Guy Moore, Sr. went to be with our Lord after tragically being killed in a motor vehicle crash on Monday, October 14, 2024.  He was born on June 1, 1944, in Canton to Isabel and Guy Moore, Jr.  He graduated from Rootstown High School in 1962 and met the love of his life, Phyllis “Gene” (Griggy) in May...

Oct 8, 2024

Andrew "Andy" Nolan Scontrino a dedicated husband, father, pawpaw, brother and friend passed away peacefully & surrounded by loved ones at UH Hospice in Ravenna, OH on Tuesday October 8, 2024 after a long, brave battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Andrew was born to Joseph and Ester Scontrino in New Orleans, La. on August 7, 1940. He was...

Oct 6, 2024

Randolph W. Srp (Randy) age 41, of Kent, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2024. Randy was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 13, 1983, to Ralph Srp and Donna Srp. He was a devoted husband to Amy and a loving son who will be deeply missed.

Randy is survived by his wife Amy; parents, Ralph...

Oct 6, 2024

Gerald L. Scalf, 80, of Rootstown, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, surrounded by family.

He was born July 15, 1944, to the late Robert and Chelsea (Boleyn) Scalf, and was a longtime Akron resident before moving to Rootstown in 1972. He was a printing salesperson for more than 30 years, covering accounts in Northeast Ohio...

Oct 5, 2024

Domenica Helen “Mickie” Ruggiero, 94, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side.  She was born in Kent on June 17, 1930 to the late Domenico and Frances (Filomena) France.

She was a lifelong member of St. Patrick Catholic Church where she married the...

Sep 30, 2024

Judith Ann Malta (Nething), age 83, of Ravenna, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024 in Medina, Ohio.

Judith was born March 5, 1941 in Ravenna, OH to Harold and Dorotha (Sheffield) Nething.

Judy worked as a nurse anesthetist at St Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, and Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna before starting...

Sep 29, 2024

Mary Ann Gauer, age 99, of Kent, OH, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Smithville, OH.

Mary Ann was born August 16, 1925 in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Gertrude Zolton.

Mary Ann retired from Kroger's in Ravenna, OH, after 30 years.  During WWII she worked on B-29s at the “bomber...

Sep 29, 2024

Marie Ann Bennett, 92, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024.  She was born in Kent on August 3, 1932 to the late Raymond and Pearl Kaliszewski and was a 1950 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.

Marie was employed as a secretary, first at Twin Coach and for then at Trinity Lutheran Church for...

Sep 27, 2024

Lionel Meister, 91, of Aurora, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital.  He was born in Cleveland on October 23, 1932 to the late Herman and Constance Meister.  He earned his bachelor's degree in business from Fenn College (Cleveland State University).

Lionel was a brilliant businessman who was the owner/operator of United...

Sep 26, 2024

Deanna Kline, age 86, of Kent, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 27, 1938, in Ravenna, Deanna was the daughter of the late Ray Hartman and Evelyn (Boosinger) Setlak. Throughout her life, she touched the hearts of all who knew her, leaving a...