Dr. Edwin A. Hissa II
Dr. Edwin A. Hissa II, age 70, peacefully passed away on April 17, 2024, at his home.
He was born on Oct. 20, 1953, in Cleveland, and grew up in Burton.
He attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati and worked for the Cleveland Clinic for 35 years as an orthopedic surgeon.
For the past 18 years, he lived in Jackson, and worked at Holzer Medical Center until his recent retirement.
He was a lifelong Catholic and attended St. Helen Catholic Church in Newbury Township and Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Jackson.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Woolman Hissa; sisters, Ann (Mike) Humphrey and Alisa (Guy) Humphrey; brothers Michael Hissa and Mathew (Jennifer) Hissa. He is also survived by his children, Erin (Jason) Cunningham, Edwin (Jordan) Hissa and Julia (Chris Ilacqua) Hissa; as well as stepchildren, Thomas Enerva, Samuel Enerva and Joseph Enerva. He had five grandchildren and many, many nieces and nephews.
Edwin is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Joan (nee Bartek) Hissa; and brother Mark Hissa.
Visitation for friends and family will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 4-7 p.m., at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at St Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury. A burial will follow at Welton Cemetery in Burton.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.burrservice.com.
