Age 75, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, Thursday, August 15, 2013, after a short illness. Alverna was born August 10, 1938, in Akron, to Fred and Elizabeth (Osbourn) Ryan. She retired from Caro Regional Center in 1999, after 22 years. Alverna was happiest when surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed quilting, knitting and camping. She was a lifelong member of Akron Church of Christ.Left to cherish her memory are her children, Debra and husband Jerome Prusakiewicz, Perry and wife Julia Hessler, Randy Hessler, Brenda and husband Richard Hewgley, Lorie and husband Tom Tenerelli, and Todd “Buck” Hessler; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Shirley Ryan and Arlene Ryan, aunts; Hazel Kartes and Emma Ryan; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Fred Hessler and two brothers, Milford and Bill Ryan. The funeral service took place 3:00 pm, Monday, August 19, at Martin Funeral Home in Fairgrove. Mr. Richard Miller officiated, with burial at a later date in Brookside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Family for a Community Memorial Bench to honor their Mother. Friends may share a memory with the family at the funeral home or online at www.martinfuneralhome.com.