Melanie Danchak

Melanie Danchak 64 of Akron OH. went home to the Lord, June 27, 2019 in her home in Akron. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mildred (Molotzak) Danchak of Hometown Pa. Born in Coladale Pa. she was baptized in to the Russian Orthodox faith. A 1973 graduate of the Tamaqua Area High School, Melanie enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the cold war as a medic. She was also a graduate of Penn State University where she earned her bachelors degree and furthered her education at the Ashland University of Theology in Ashland OH. and pursued her masters. Melanie was most recently employed at Infocision Mgmt. of Akron until her death. Her career path also included working for the State of Ohio and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Melanie was affiliated with St. Luke's Anglican Church of Akron. She is survived by four siblings. Sister, Janet Maruschak of Morris Plains NJ. Brothers, Nicholas Danchak Jr. of Lewisville TX. David Danchak and his wife Anne Marie of West Palm Beach FLA. Gregory Danchak and his wife Thelma of Lansford PA. many neices and nephews and very dear friends who were close to her in Ohio. She was preceded in death by her brother in law Joseph Maruschak and sister in law Virginia (Bortnik) Danchak. Her contagious laughter and caring soul will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. Private services will be at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the hallowed grounds of Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, of Indiantown Gap Pa. with full military honors. Donations in her name can be made to St. Mary's Orthodox Church Building Fund, 217 1st St. Coaldale Pa. 18218, or the Wounded Warriors Project. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 online condolences or a fond memory of Melanie may be shared by visiting, www.griffithsfuneralhoems.com