Christina Bartow

Christina Bartow obituary, Kent, OH

Christina Bartow

Christina Bartow Obituary

Visit the Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory website to view the full obituary.

Christina Bartow, age 61, of Tallmadge, OH, died on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Aultman's Compassion Care Center.

Christina was born February 21, 1964 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to the late George and Susan (Corley) LaPorte.

She is survived by sons, Corey (Lara) Bartow, and Daniel Bartow; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Alexis and Griffin Bartow; brother, John (Kolleen) LaPorte; nieces, Joleen, Emma, and Alyson. She was preceded in death by parents; siblings, George “Jeep” Patterson LaPorte Jr., and Pauline Marie LaPorte.

Services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 West Main Street, Kent, OH 44240.

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