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The world lost a beautiful person, she will always touch those who knew her
Jason Underwood
October 16, 2020


Ruskin, Florida, Ohio
Dr. Melissa (Sauer) WardellMelissa Michelle Wardell passed away September 30, 2015 at the age of 43 after a tenacious battle with cancer. Her best friend and husband, Sean, was by her side. Melissa was born in Akron and raised in North Canton and Mogadore (Class of 1990). She earned two...
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Jason Underwood
October 16, 2020
I was the best man at Melissa's first wedding and maybe more importantly, her friend and co-worker. I knew her as somebody who aspired to hold a Ph.D. in psychology and she certainly achieved that. While I'm late to see this, I can only hope that she found peace and satisfaction in her career and newfound marriage before her passing. Peace and love be to her and her family. Thank you again for your kindness to me when I was downtrodden.
Ed Antes
June 04, 2020 | Friend
Its taken me a couple years to find this page, but Dr Melissa Wardell changed my life. She inspired me as a young student back in 2014 to become a teacher, and as of 2019 I am on track to receive my bachelors in English Education. May she Rest In Peace, forever missed with love.
Catriona B
September 28, 2019 | FL | Teacher
I was so saddened to hear of Melissa's passing. I consider myself very blessed to have befriended Melissa while growing up in Mogadore. Anyone who ever met Melissa can attest to that truly warm and generous spirit of hers, with a smile that just lit up the room. Our thoughts and prayers are with Melissa's family.
Jason Mills
October 28, 2015 | Greenville, SC
Our sincere condolences to your family at the loss of your beautiful Melissa. She was very dear to us and we are so saddened to hear this devastating news. Love and peace to you all.
The Collinson Family
October 24, 2015 | Tallmadge, OH
Dear Sauer/Wardell Family,
What an amazing and kind woman we have all been fortunate to have our lives blessed with at some point. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Trinity Wright-Njegovan
October 16, 2015 | Mogadore, OH
Rookie, Gara and Family,
Our deepest condolences are with you all.
Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Mike and Cindy Mullen
October 16, 2015 | Uniontown, OH
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Mike & Cindy Mullen
October 16, 2015 | Uniontown, OH
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
October 15, 2015 | Mogadore, OH