Ralph L. Silva, 83, of Ravenna, died Monday, October 13, 2014 at his home.
He was born January 22, 1931 in Kent. He was a veteran of the Army. Ralph retired from General Motors - Detroit Diesel in Detroit.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Brenda Varner; sons, Mike (Barbara) Piotrowski and Steve (Nicci) Piotrowski both of California; sister, Dee (Len) Polichena of Kent; and Brenda's son, Brian (Janice) Kraft. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Silva in 1997; and mother, Ruth E. McGowan.
Visitation will be 9:30 - 10:30 am Saturday October 18th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home followed by graveside services at 11:00 am at Standing Rock Cemetery with Fr. William B. Kraynak officiating. Memorials may be made to Animal Protective League, 8122 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, OH 44266 or RMH Foundation-Hospice, POB 1204, Ravenna, OH 44266-1204.