Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory

Sep 3, 2024

Cathleen Poremba, 76, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 with her family by her side.  She was born in Cleveland on June 29, 1948 to the late Vernon and Genevieve Lewis and was a 1966 graduate of Garfield Heights High School.

When she was a junior at Garfield, Cathy met Tom Poremba, who was...

Aug 28, 2024

Devon R. B. Dorr, 46, of Kent, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

He was born April 22, 1978 in Willoughby, OH to Richard B. Dorr, and Kathleen (Willis) Dorr.  Survivors include his son Harland; mother Kathleen Dorr; sisters, Heidi (Richard) Cannon and Wendy (Travis) Miller and his nieces and nephews, Hailey Cannon, Bryce Cannon,...

Aug 26, 2024

Florence D. Frost, 90, of Stow, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024.  She was born in Newark, OH on January 21, 1934 to the late Charles and Edith Bricker.  Florence attended Faith Bible Fellowship in Tallmadge and was always willing to help others.  She loved her family deeply and enjoyed caring for them.  She will be deeply missed...

Aug 24, 2024

Gary Lee Helsel, 78, of Ravenna, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at UH Portage Medical Center.  He was born in Altoona, PA on January 9, 1946 to the late Earl and Betty Helsel.  Gary obtained his master’s degree in mathematics from Kent State University.  He retired from teaching after 30 years, the last 25 at Revere High...

Aug 23, 2024

Jo Ann (Mooney) Dickerson, 78, of Kent, Ohio, passed away on August 23, 2024. Jo Ann was born in Kent on April 11, 1946. Known as a very loving and involved “Grammy,” Jo Ann dedicated her life first-and-foremost to her family. She was a devoted wife of 54 years to Brad Dickerson, who preceded her in death last year,...

Aug 17, 2024

William Suntheimer, age 98, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024.  He is survived by his wife, Shirley Suntheimer and son, Terry Suntheimer.

William was preceded in death by his son, Kirk (Janice) Suntheimer.

A private inurnment will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery.

Cremation services in the care of Bissler and Sons...

Aug 15, 2024

Gregory A. Price, 64, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Born in Ravenna Ohio on April 15, 1960.

He was the brother of Peggy Csierny (Michael) of Ravenna, Brenda Price of NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward and mother, Patricia Price; older brother, Eddie, sister Barbara....

Aug 13, 2024

Peter Anthony Cirjak, born on September 14, 1930, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the age of 93, following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Shirley Cirjak (Riznikove); sons, Thomas Cirjak (Nancy) of Ravenna, Larry Cirjak (Marlise Fletter) of Burton; grandchildren, Marianne Cahill (Rob), Amy Cirjak, Michael Cirjak (Ashley), Elyse...

Aug 10, 2024

Barbara Ann Clapp, 91, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Kent Ridge Senior Living.  She was born in Parma, OH on June 9, 1933 to the late Ralph and Anna Mae Wearley.  Barbara resided in New Mexico for 50 years, returning to Kent in 2021.  She enjoyed reading, watching movies, playing cards and was an...

Aug 6, 2024

Candace Sue Sayre, age 55, passed away on August 6, 2024. She is survived by her husband, David; children, Nathan, Lauren (fiancé Parker Bryant) and Gregory (Marina) Sayre; 11+ grandchildren; mother, Barbara Reinard and mother-in-law, Toni Sayre; and siblings, Kathy Perkins, Robin Trautman, Bobby Reinard, Rebecca Landrum. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Reinard and sister...

Aug 5, 2024

Leonard N. “Lenny” Stemple passed away on August 5, 2024 at the age of 93. Born in Akron, Lenny graduated from West High School where he excelled in basketball, even being named to the All City and All County Team. He was offered a scholarship to Akron University, but instead went to serve his country in the Korean War....

Aug 4, 2024

Gary L. Zimmer, 72, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born in Erie, PA on February 10, 1952 to the late James and Anabel Zimmer. Gary was employed as a delivery driver with UPS for 30 years, retiring in 2002. His “retirement” allowed him to start his own successful small...

Aug 1, 2024

Toni B. Worthen, age 68, of Ravenna, OH, passed August 1, 2024.

Toni ran on coffee and Jesus, as she would say. She was a source of light for many. She spent much of her time volunteering with the Kent Police Department and police K9s in the area. She could talk to anyone and brighten their day,...

Jul 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Anita Marie Long, lifelong resident of Kent, Ohio. She unexpectedly passed on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the age of 65. She was born on November 24, 1958 and was a 1978 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. She was employed at Spencer Gifts for 35 years,...

Jul 29, 2024

Shawn R. Hadaway passed away on July 29, 2024 at the age of 65 after a seven-year battle with cancer.  Born in Elyria, he graduated from Elyria High School, class of 1977, and attended Lorain County Community College and Kent State University.  Shawn served proudly as a Lorain County Deputy Sheriff for 28 years and was well-respected by those...

Jul 26, 2024

Geraldine McPherson, 98, of Ravenna, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.  She was born in Detroit, MI on March 5, 1926 to the late Frank and Celia Sledzinski.  Geraldine earned her associate degree in medical technology from Akron University.  She was employed as a medical assistant for many years and worked with...

Jul 24, 2024

Diane M. (nee May) Reitz, 76, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024, surrounded by her family. Diane was born on April 13, 1948 to Arthur and Ann (Troyer) May, and grew up on a farm in Portage County.

She is survived by her high-school sweetheart and husband of 52 years, Bill, their daughter Victoria (Mike) Burt...

Jul 24, 2024

Martha J. Miller, 88, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Tamarack Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was born in Kent on August 12, 1935 to the late Clifford and Madeline Meloy and was a 1953 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.  Martha was employed as a secretary for several years, including ten years at Kent...

Jul 19, 2024

Eileen L. (nee Farnsworth) Brahce, 95, formerly of Kent, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at Brecon Village Retirement Community in Saline, Michigan.

Eileen was born March 16, 1929, to Reed Alexander and Anna (Klein) Farnsworth.  She grew up on a small farm near Solon, Iowa, graduated from Solon High School in 1947, attended nursing school at the...

Jul 18, 2024

David P. Schell, 81, of Kent, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Kent Health Care and Rehab Center.  He was born in Alliance, OH on December 27, 1942 to the late Carl and Erma Schell.  David proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion Post...