William J. Kasmer 1949-2021

Bill was born March 28, 1949, in Youngstown, the only son of William John and Irene Sebest Kasmer. On Sept. 6, 1975, he was united in marriage to the former Rolayne D. Smith, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.

A graduate of Chaney High School, Bill continued his education at Youngstown State University, receiving a degree in mechanical engineering. He was employed by Kaiser Refractories and Eljer Plumbingware Inc. and owned his own consulting business.

Bill was a 50-year member of the Mahoning Chapter of the Sports Car of Club of America (SCCA), winning the Kryderacing Award numerous times. He also built and raced various racing cars, including Sports 2000s. He enjoyed breeding, raising and showing Great Dane dogs for 45 years.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Rolayne; sister, Kaaren Cabraja; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and Gwen Willock Sr.; nephew, Jim and Paula Willock Jr.; two great-nephews, Victor and Vincent Willock; and his faithful canine companion, Maverick.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law and mother-in law, Norman and Becky Smith; and brother-in-law, Peter Cabraja.

The family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Lane Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, OH 44515. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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