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Benjamin Salchak Obituary

Benjamin Salchak, 29, lost his battle with addiction on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Benjamin was born July 5, 1992, to Mark and Elizabeth (Duff) Salchak in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a 2010 graduate of Firestone High School. In addition to his parents, Ben is survived by his brother, Beckett; his grandparents, Milan and Patricia Salchak and Ann (Wayne - dec.) Duff; nephew, Steve Radonich and many cousins. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St., Akron. A Celebration of Ben's Life will take place Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at First Congregational Church of Akron, 292 E Market St., Akron, OH 44308. Interment will follow at the First Congregational Church Memory Garden. For an extended obituary go to Anthonyfh.com. PLEASE NOTE: At the request of the family, masks and social distancing are required at the funeral home and the church.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Sep. 5, 2021.

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Michelle M Barnette

August 28, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Tammy Burch

August 28, 2023

It´s seems like forever since you been gone. Dillon talks about you all the time. I sure pray that you are at peace.

Colin Downey

September 18, 2021

Ben and i had a great time in band. maybe goofing off more than we should have, but we had a great time. Farewell dear friend, until we meet again.

Michelle Barnette

September 9, 2021

Rest in peace Ben. You fought a hard battle. You are up in heaven with my son, Jason, your best friend. I will miss you dearly! I love you Benny

Tammy Birch

September 7, 2021

I cannot begin to express my sympathy for your loss. This young man has been in our lives since he was very young and met my son Dillon playing soccer in the Park. He will always be young and vibrant in my eyes and heart. May he rest peacefully and I pray for him and his family and the struggles he endured and the struggles his family and loved ones now face. May God bless you all and bring you through this storm.

Amy Rollyson-"Hays"-Little

September 6, 2021

Dear Mark & Elizabeth, Milan & Patricia, Ann, and the entire Salchak family and special, close friends. Heartfelt sympathies I send as you mourn your beloved Ben. It sounds like he is a gentle soul. Eventual peace to all of you.
(Mark & Milan I worked with Snyder & Snyder RE in the '90s. I ran into you, Mark here and there since then.)

Tom Murray

September 5, 2021

So sorry for your tragic loss. It must be terrible to lose someone so young.
May God comfort you in your sorrow.
My prayers are going out to all of you.

RON DISPINA

September 5, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. RIP Ben I NEVER KNEW YOU BUT CONSIDERED MYSELF A FRIEND OF YOUR GRANDFATHER AND FATHER RIP YOUNG MAN

Patricia Salchak

September 5, 2021

My dearest grandson, Ben, I will forever miss you and will always keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Your fight with addiction was more than you could bear and it finally overtook you on September 2 at the age of 29. We will miss your magnetic smile and your great love for us. We love you immensely and will always have you in our hearts. I love you more than any words can say. Grandma Patti.

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Sep

8

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Anthony Funeral Homes, Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel

1990 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44301

Sep

9

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

First Congregational Church of Akron

292 E Market St, Akron, OH

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Anthony Funeral Homes, Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel

1990 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44301

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