Margaret Joan Gaydash

Margaret Joan Gaydash (Joan) passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2025.

Born in Akron, Ohio on April 22, 1939, she is survived by her husband of 68 years, Jerry Gaydash, Sr. and children Justine (Carl) Lakatos, Jean (Jim) Markham, Joel Gaydash, and daughter-in law Shannon Gaydash; grandchildren Amanda Lakatos, Veronica Lakatos, Jimmy (Katie) Markham, Jason (Caitlin) Markham, Jeremy Markham and Jamie Janis, Jerry Gaydash III and Chelsea Santarelli, Sara Ordway, and Whitney Gaydash; great-grandchildren James Markham, Gabby Markham, Riley Markham, Mason Markham, Jerry Gaydash IV, Sylas Gaydash and Jace Gaydash; her sister Carol Rossi and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Gaydash Jr, sister Doris Everly, mother-in-law, Stella Gaydash, parents Don Amendolar and Mary Ann Flaherty.

Calling hours will be 5-7pm Thursday, Dec, 11, at Hummel Funeral Home, 500 E. Exchange St. Akron, Ohio 44304. Graveside service will be 11:00am Friday, Dec. 12 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron.