Obituaries
Obituaries for Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Louis J Pizzute
Jul 30, 2016
Louis J. Pizzute Jr. Louis J. Pizzute Jr., 60, of Kent, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born May 25, 1956, in Ravenna, to Louis J. and Mary Ann (Battaglia) Pizzute. Louis was a Field High School Graduate. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, spending time outdoors, telling great stories and spending time with family...
Kenneth E. Moore,
Jul 28, 2016
Kenneth E. Moore Jr. Kenneth E. Moore Jr., 74, of Kent, died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at his home. He was born January 27, 1942 in Ravenna, to Kenneth E. and Luella (Baumgardner) Moore. He is survived by his mother, Luella (Baumgardner) Moore; brother, Donald P. Moore; uncle, Paul E. Baumgardner. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth...
Mary A. Fouts
Jul 24, 2016
Mary A. Fouts, 82, of Kent, died Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1934 in Suffield, to Joseph P. and Helen E. (Klein) Wohlwend. She was a 1952 graduate of Suffield High School, and later married her high school sweetheart "K" on September 8, 1956. Mary was a secretary in the...
James C. Wells
Jul 23, 2016
James C. Wells, 81, of Ravenna, died Saturday, July 23, 2016 at his home. He was born September 1, 1934 in Ravenna, to Virgil and Lucille (Bell) Wells. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Dietrich) Wells; daughters, Janet (Ron) Miller and Peggy (Tom) Preston; daughter-in-law, Regena Wells; four grandchildren; one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his...
Roy C. Cooley
Jul 18, 2016
Roy C. and Juanita Cooley Roy C. Cooley, 93, died Monday, July 18, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center and Juanita Cooley, 93 both of Kent died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at her home. Roy was born September 16, 1922 in Fountain, SC and was a veteran of the Army serving in WW II. He retired from the Department of...
David "Boco" Ally,
Jul 17, 2016
David Arthur Ally Jr., 44, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 17, 2016 in Akron, Ohio. David was born October 13, 1971 in Akron, OH to David Ally Sr. and Brenda Moore (Ally) Fisher. David had been a native of North Carolina for most of his life. David was well known as a horticulturalist and his creative...
Karen Rose Sosnowski
Jul 17, 2016
Karen Rose Sosnowski, 72, of Suffield, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Arbors at Streetsboro. She was born February 21, 1944 in Ravenna, to Kenneth R. and Winifred K. (Kline) Meloy. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church in Tallmadge and the Brimfield Historical Society. Karen loved to garden and was a member of the Brimfield...
Philip L. Bryant
Jul 14, 2016
Philip L. Bryant II, 72, of Kent, died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1944 in Akron to Philip and Marian E. (Fassnacht) Bryant. He was retired from Ohio Ceramics. He was a gentle soul and loved everyone. He is survived by brother, Mitchell (Mary Halachoff) Bryant of Brimfield; sister, Judith...
David Stanley Cobbledick
Jul 11, 2016
David S. Cobbledick, 86, of Sebring, died Monday, July 11, 2016, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring. He was born August 31, 1929, in Huntington, West Virginia to Stanley and Theresa (Brown) Cobbledick. David had a PhD in chemical engineering and worked as a chemist, running a research laboratory for GenCorp (then General Tire) in Akron, Ohio, where he worked...
Betty J. Lawrence
Jul 3, 2016
Betty J. Lawrence, a long-time resident of the Kent area, died Sunday July 3rd at Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living, surrounded by her family. Born in 1925 in Sugar Creek Ohio. Betty received a Registered Nursing Education from Mount Sinai Nursing School of Cleveland in 1946. Betty was the Emergency Room Head Nurse at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron for most...
Gregory Leysock
Jul 1, 2016
Gregory P. Leysock Gregory P. Leysock, 62, of Stow, OH, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at Altercare of Brimfield in Brimfield, from injuries sustained from a fall. He was born September 17, 1953 in Indiana, PA to Joseph and Irene (Kush) Leysock. Gregory was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He loved golf, hunting, and The Pittsburgh Steelers....
Diane L. Whittington
Jun 29, 2016
Diane L. Whittington Diane L. Whittington, 57, of Kent, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center, surrounded by friends and family. She was born November 25, 1958 in Ravenna, to Lawrence and Anna Francis "Fritz" (Hankins) Whittington. Diane had a great, adventurous life and a wonderful laugh. She is survived by sisters, Pam (Criss Beckwith) Beckwith Whittington...
Tom Gallaway
Jun 28, 2016
Tom Gallaway Jr., 55, of Kent, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at his home. He was born December 11, 1960 in Ravenna, to Charles Thomas and Jacqueline (Haas) Gallaway Sr. Tom enjoyed motocross racing and building and repairing his motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Christy; and son, Zach of Kent. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Frank James Farrell
Jun 26, 2016
Frank J. Farrell Frank J. Farrell, 79, of Kent, OH, died Sunday, June 26. He was born August 1, 1936 in Akron, OH to Robert Joseph and Mae (Eary) Farrell. He was a veteran of the Navy. He is survived by ; son: Joseph (Laura) Farrell of Litchfield, OH; daughters: Karen M. Hillman of Twinsburg, Judith Ann Hillman of Congress,...
Marjorie Evans
Jun 25, 2016
Marjorie Evans, 94, of Stow, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born September 27, 1921 in Shalersville Township, to Don Edward and Elsie M. (Manfrass) Chadwick. Marjorie was graduate of Kent State University and taught Business Office Education at Crestwood High School. She was a member of the United Church of Christ of...
James "Jamie" Lantz
Jun 25, 2016
James M. "Jamie" Lantz, 62, of Kent, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born January 12, 1954 in Akron, to Fred and JoAnn (Kiddy) Lantz. James served in the U.S. Air Force as a Missleman for 14 years attaining the rank of Captain during Grenada, Panama and the Persian Gulf Campaigns. Most recently he worked...
Margaret "Peggy" Salcewicz
Jun 22, 2016
Margaret "Peggy" Mary Wells Salcewicz passed away peacefully at the age of 61 in the comfort of her home in Stow, Ohio on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 after struggling with cancer. Peggy was born October 21, 1954 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John and Helen Wells. She grew up in Sharon with her six siblings and made...
Ida Louise Lowder
Jun 22, 2016
Ida Louise Lowder Ida Louise Lowder, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. She was born August 28, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN to Lloyd E. and Alberta Jean (Hancock) Wiggins, Sr. She is survived by: her son, Lloyd (Kelly) Lowder of Salem, VA; daughters, Angela K. Lowder of Cleveland, Linda (Marvin) McConnell...
Edward "Dick" Sawyer
Jun 21, 2016
Edward W. "Dick" Sawyer, 77, of Rootstown, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born June 22, 1938 in Kent to Edward P. and Mary Elizabeth (Conrad) Sawyer. He was a veteran of the Air Force and was retired from GM where he was a Tool Maker. He was a member of Portage...
Thomas E. Dezort
Jun 21, 2016
Thomas E. Dezort trudged through his earthly life with a smile for 68 years and began his heavenly journey June 21st. His life began January 15, 1948 in Cuyahoga Falls born to Elmer and Dorothy (McMullen) Dezort. As a youngster he was involved with Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, school choirs, plays and church activities. He married Julianne (Meloy) June...
Louis J Pizzute
Jul 30, 2016
Louis J. Pizzute Jr. Louis J. Pizzute Jr., 60, of Kent, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born May 25, 1956, in Ravenna, to Louis J. and Mary Ann (Battaglia) Pizzute. Louis was a Field High School Graduate. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, spending time outdoors, telling great stories and spending time with family...
Kenneth E. Moore,
Jul 28, 2016
Kenneth E. Moore Jr. Kenneth E. Moore Jr., 74, of Kent, died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at his home. He was born January 27, 1942 in Ravenna, to Kenneth E. and Luella (Baumgardner) Moore. He is survived by his mother, Luella (Baumgardner) Moore; brother, Donald P. Moore; uncle, Paul E. Baumgardner. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth...
Mary A. Fouts
Jul 24, 2016
Mary A. Fouts, 82, of Kent, died Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1934 in Suffield, to Joseph P. and Helen E. (Klein) Wohlwend. She was a 1952 graduate of Suffield High School, and later married her high school sweetheart "K" on September 8, 1956. Mary was a secretary in the...
James C. Wells
Jul 23, 2016
James C. Wells, 81, of Ravenna, died Saturday, July 23, 2016 at his home. He was born September 1, 1934 in Ravenna, to Virgil and Lucille (Bell) Wells. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Dietrich) Wells; daughters, Janet (Ron) Miller and Peggy (Tom) Preston; daughter-in-law, Regena Wells; four grandchildren; one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his...
Roy C. Cooley
Jul 18, 2016
Roy C. and Juanita Cooley Roy C. Cooley, 93, died Monday, July 18, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center and Juanita Cooley, 93 both of Kent died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at her home. Roy was born September 16, 1922 in Fountain, SC and was a veteran of the Army serving in WW II. He retired from the Department of...
David "Boco" Ally,
Jul 17, 2016
David Arthur Ally Jr., 44, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 17, 2016 in Akron, Ohio. David was born October 13, 1971 in Akron, OH to David Ally Sr. and Brenda Moore (Ally) Fisher. David had been a native of North Carolina for most of his life. David was well known as a horticulturalist and his creative...
Karen Rose Sosnowski
Jul 17, 2016
Karen Rose Sosnowski, 72, of Suffield, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Arbors at Streetsboro. She was born February 21, 1944 in Ravenna, to Kenneth R. and Winifred K. (Kline) Meloy. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church in Tallmadge and the Brimfield Historical Society. Karen loved to garden and was a member of the Brimfield...
Philip L. Bryant
Jul 14, 2016
Philip L. Bryant II, 72, of Kent, died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1944 in Akron to Philip and Marian E. (Fassnacht) Bryant. He was retired from Ohio Ceramics. He was a gentle soul and loved everyone. He is survived by brother, Mitchell (Mary Halachoff) Bryant of Brimfield; sister, Judith...
David Stanley Cobbledick
Jul 11, 2016
David S. Cobbledick, 86, of Sebring, died Monday, July 11, 2016, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring. He was born August 31, 1929, in Huntington, West Virginia to Stanley and Theresa (Brown) Cobbledick. David had a PhD in chemical engineering and worked as a chemist, running a research laboratory for GenCorp (then General Tire) in Akron, Ohio, where he worked...
Betty J. Lawrence
Jul 3, 2016
Betty J. Lawrence, a long-time resident of the Kent area, died Sunday July 3rd at Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living, surrounded by her family. Born in 1925 in Sugar Creek Ohio. Betty received a Registered Nursing Education from Mount Sinai Nursing School of Cleveland in 1946. Betty was the Emergency Room Head Nurse at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron for most...
Gregory Leysock
Jul 1, 2016
Gregory P. Leysock Gregory P. Leysock, 62, of Stow, OH, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at Altercare of Brimfield in Brimfield, from injuries sustained from a fall. He was born September 17, 1953 in Indiana, PA to Joseph and Irene (Kush) Leysock. Gregory was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He loved golf, hunting, and The Pittsburgh Steelers....
Diane L. Whittington
Jun 29, 2016
Diane L. Whittington Diane L. Whittington, 57, of Kent, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center, surrounded by friends and family. She was born November 25, 1958 in Ravenna, to Lawrence and Anna Francis "Fritz" (Hankins) Whittington. Diane had a great, adventurous life and a wonderful laugh. She is survived by sisters, Pam (Criss Beckwith) Beckwith Whittington...
Tom Gallaway
Jun 28, 2016
Tom Gallaway Jr., 55, of Kent, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at his home. He was born December 11, 1960 in Ravenna, to Charles Thomas and Jacqueline (Haas) Gallaway Sr. Tom enjoyed motocross racing and building and repairing his motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Christy; and son, Zach of Kent. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Frank James Farrell
Jun 26, 2016
Frank J. Farrell Frank J. Farrell, 79, of Kent, OH, died Sunday, June 26. He was born August 1, 1936 in Akron, OH to Robert Joseph and Mae (Eary) Farrell. He was a veteran of the Navy. He is survived by ; son: Joseph (Laura) Farrell of Litchfield, OH; daughters: Karen M. Hillman of Twinsburg, Judith Ann Hillman of Congress,...
Marjorie Evans
Jun 25, 2016
Marjorie Evans, 94, of Stow, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born September 27, 1921 in Shalersville Township, to Don Edward and Elsie M. (Manfrass) Chadwick. Marjorie was graduate of Kent State University and taught Business Office Education at Crestwood High School. She was a member of the United Church of Christ of...
James "Jamie" Lantz
Jun 25, 2016
James M. "Jamie" Lantz, 62, of Kent, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born January 12, 1954 in Akron, to Fred and JoAnn (Kiddy) Lantz. James served in the U.S. Air Force as a Missleman for 14 years attaining the rank of Captain during Grenada, Panama and the Persian Gulf Campaigns. Most recently he worked...
Margaret "Peggy" Salcewicz
Jun 22, 2016
Margaret "Peggy" Mary Wells Salcewicz passed away peacefully at the age of 61 in the comfort of her home in Stow, Ohio on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 after struggling with cancer. Peggy was born October 21, 1954 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John and Helen Wells. She grew up in Sharon with her six siblings and made...
Ida Louise Lowder
Jun 22, 2016
Ida Louise Lowder Ida Louise Lowder, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. She was born August 28, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN to Lloyd E. and Alberta Jean (Hancock) Wiggins, Sr. She is survived by: her son, Lloyd (Kelly) Lowder of Salem, VA; daughters, Angela K. Lowder of Cleveland, Linda (Marvin) McConnell...
Edward "Dick" Sawyer
Jun 21, 2016
Edward W. "Dick" Sawyer, 77, of Rootstown, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born June 22, 1938 in Kent to Edward P. and Mary Elizabeth (Conrad) Sawyer. He was a veteran of the Air Force and was retired from GM where he was a Tool Maker. He was a member of Portage...
Thomas E. Dezort
Jun 21, 2016
Thomas E. Dezort trudged through his earthly life with a smile for 68 years and began his heavenly journey June 21st. His life began January 15, 1948 in Cuyahoga Falls born to Elmer and Dorothy (McMullen) Dezort. As a youngster he was involved with Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, school choirs, plays and church activities. He married Julianne (Meloy) June...









