Joan Gray Obituary
Joan Katherine Gray, age 88, of Kent, OH, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at UH Portage Medical Center. Joan was born November 27, 1936 in Mount Pleasant, OH to the late John and Katherine (McHugh) Drescher. She is survived by daughter, Denise Gray of Kent, OH; and cousin Esther McCoy (Lamont) of Dillonvale, OH. Preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Gray; sister, Elsie Drescher; parents.
Graveside services will be held 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY November 26, 2025 at Standing Rock Cemetery, with Kevin O'Brien officiating.
Services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 W. Main St. Kent, OH 44240 (Bissler & Sons KENT Chapel)
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628 West Main Street, Kent, OH 44240
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