Kenneth Robert Pavia

Kenneth Robert Pavia obituary, Avon Lake, OH

Kenneth Robert Pavia

Kenneth Pavia Obituary

Visit the Busch Funeral and Crematory Services - Avon Lake website to view the full obituary.
Kenneth Robert Pavia, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was born to the late Michael and Mildred Pavia on December 7, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in Brook Park, Ohio. Ken graduated from Midpark High School, class of 1978.

Ken retired from USW Local 979 as a Maintenance Mechanic. He could fix anything. Ken was an avid golfer and loved golf everywhere. He especially loved golfing at Bob-O-Link Golf course. He was a master on the grill and loved cooking for his family. Ken was a member of the Amvets 55 in Sheffield Lake and V.F.W 7035 in Avon. He was a former member of V.F.W Post 8686 in Sheffield Lake and volunteered as a cook for the Fish Fries and was a former Treasurer.

Ken is survived by his wife Doreen Marie (nee Cianci), children Andrea Stevenson (Mike) and Michael Pavia (fiancé Stephanie Herman) and granddaughter Makenzie. He also leaves behind his siblings Leonard Pavia (Candace), Renee Pavia, Lisa O'Neill (Richard) and Maria Freeze (Mike) and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Mildred (nee Bearer) Pavia.

Visitation for Ken will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Busch Funeral Home, 163 Avon-Belden Rd., Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm.

www.buschcares.com 440-933-3202
Busch Funeral and Crematory Services - Avon Lake

163 Avon-Belden Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012

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