WILLIAM PONIKVAR, age 81, passed away at home on March 29, 2023. Beloved husband of 56 years of Carol (nee Costa); dear father of Bill Ponikvar and Beth Polk (Rich); loving grandfather of Ryan Polk and Sarah Polk; brother of Pat Wolf (Jack) and Ron (Lois); cherished uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Bill served in the U.S. Navy. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 WEST AURORA ROAD (OH RT 82), SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 FROM 4-8 P.M. Funeral Wednesday, April 5, 2023 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested in his name to Autism Speaks, P.O. Box 37148 Boone, IA 50037-0148 or online at https://tinyurl.com/AutismSpks. or the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, P.O. Box 158, Peninsula, Ohio 44264 or online at https://www.cvsr.org/annual-fund/.