Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

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...

Sep 25, 2024

Dr. Raymond J. Adamek, 89, Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Kent State University and father of 11, passed away at home in Kent, September 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Raymond was born on May 26, 1935, to John and Genevieve Adamek. He was raised in Buffalo, NY, where he met Judith M. Adamek, née Perkinson, his wife...

Sep 22, 2024

Shirley Ann Barker, 80, of Akron, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Green Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 3, 1943, to the late George and Edith Shirley Good.  She was a 1961 graduate of Suffield High School and went on to work as a secretary at NEOUCOM for 20...

Sep 20, 2024

John R. Luli, 88, of Rootstown, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 in the comfort of his home.  He was born in Ravenna on October 29, 1935 to the late George and Mary Luli and was a 1954 graduate of Rootstown High School.

John was employed as a carpenter for over 56 years.  He was a...

Sep 19, 2024

STOW (formerly SILVER LAKE), Marjorie Anne Nicholson was due to arrive Christmas Day 1927.  The doctor paid a home visit to her mom and felt like it was time to head to the hospital.  So, the doctor drove her to the hospital where she was delivered 3 weeks early on December 4th.

The third of five children...

Sep 19, 2024

Lowell Ross Lemmons, 84, of Brimfield went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024 with his family by his side.  He fought a lingering illness with all he had and with his family’s care.

He was born in Weston, WV on June 28, 1940 to the late Ross and Margaret (West) Lemmons.  On...

Sep 15, 2024

Judith Ann (Farrell) Flick, 74, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024. Born on May 19, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mae “Mary” Farrell. A proud graduate of Field High School, Judith married her beloved husband, Kenneth Flick, on April 20, 1968.

Judith was a devoted mother to two...