Monica Jean Fanady

Monica Jean (Mushinski) Fanady, 91, passed away on February 12, 2026.
Monica was born in Akron on October 11, 1934 to the late Sigmund & Mary Mushinski and was a 1952 graduate of St. Mary High School. Monica was a graduate of the University of Akron with a degree in education. She was a longtime parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and was currently a member of Visitation of Mary Parish. She worked for Firestone Tire & Rubber in the accounting dept. and retired in 1992. Monica enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Monica was preceded in death by her granddaughter Adria; brother Maj. Jerome Mushinski. She is survived by her children Jana Ackerman and John (Shaunna) Fanady; beloved sister Maryann Mushinski; grandchildren Justin (Trisha) Fanady, Marissa Fanady, Rachael (Aaron) Gowin, and Victoria Ackerman; great-grandchildren Julian Ackerman & Louise Gowin, as well as numerous cousins and extended family members.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 19, 11 am, with the family receiving friends for one hour prior at Visitation of Mary Catholic Church 55 Broad St, Akron, OH 44305. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Monica's memory to Visitation of Mary Parish.