Kenneth “Ken” D. Podany age 81 of Chardon passed away Feb. 2, 2015 at home. Born May 6, 1933 in Cleveland to John and Barbara (nee: Hrach) Podany, he was a longtime area resident. After graduating from Berkshire High School, Ken served in the US Air Force from 1952-1956. Ken enjoyed traveling, wood working and doing special things for family and friends. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife Jo Ann (nee: Gill) of Chardon; daughter Vicki (Ken) Spisak of Novi, MI; sons Bryan (Allison) of Westminster, MD and Kenny (Shawna) of Foothill Ranch, CA; grandchildren Burke, Dan, Dayna, Katlyn, Kylee, Nile, Nate and Peyton. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers John and Richard. FUNERALSVC: 7:30pm Thursday Feb. 5, 2015 at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South ST. (On Rt. 44, 500’ south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Chardon, OH. VISITATION: Thursday 2-4 and 6-7:30pm at the funeral home. Private family burial to take place at Welton Cemetery in Burton. Donations suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44110. Arrangements by the Burr Funeral Home of Chardon.