Joseph Jerome Ayers

Joseph Jerome Ayers, age 91, passed away on January 2, 2022. Loving father of Mark Anthony (Kelly) Ayers. Cherished grandfather of Amanda Ayers. Dear brother of Marguerite Hargrove, and Sylvia Kerschen. Dearest friend of Joe Damico. Joseph was preceded in death in by wife Mary Jean (nee Burnham) Ayers; his siblings Marilyn Turkel, and Edward Ayers; and his parents Joseph and Margaret Ayers. Joe enjoyed being in the Knights of Columbus, and had proudly served his country in the United States Army. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, January 16, 2022, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Slone & Co. Funeral Directors 13115 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44111. A Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Mary Queen of Peace Church 4423 Pearl Rd. Cleveland, OH 44109(Please meet at the Church). Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 1 p.m. 10175 Rawiga Rd. Seville, OH 44273 (Please meet inside the gates at 12:45 p.m.)