Bessie K. Hollender, age 74, of Minerva, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born March 14, 1942 in Minerva to Floyd and Eileen (Brothers) Hollender. She is a member of Faith Fellowship Church in East Rochester.

She is survived by 2 sisters, Sheila (Randy) Phillips of Minerva, Karen (Robert) Klotz of E. Canton; 2 brothers, Bill (Georgann) Hollender of Leavittsburg, George (Karlene) Hollender of Atlanta, GA; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by a sister, Elaine (Albert) Grunder and a brother, Roger Hollender.

Following cremation, calling hours will be held Friday from 6-8 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home. A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 am in Bethlehem Cemetery in Malvern with Rev. Chet Howes officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Minerva Community Meals c/o 204 Edgewood Dr., Minerva, OH 44657. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.