George R. Merlitti

George R. Merlitti, 93, passed away November 20, 2025. Born in Akron, he lived in the Akron and New Franklin area.

George retired from Akron Extruder as a Machinist. He was a member of St. Francis DeSale Church, Eagles 555 and 2370 and the Italian Center.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rebecca; parents, Antonio and Anna Merlitti; sister, Josephine Yankovich.

George is survived by his wife, Margo; children, Katie (Gerry) Bruno of Jackson Twp., George (Tina) Merlitti of Akron; step children, Michelle Tennant of Tallmadge and Matthew (Crystal) St. Augustine, FL; grandchildren, Anthony and Nick Merlitti, David (Samantha) Bruno, Brian Bruno, Andrew (Meghan) Bruno, Ayden and Eva Tennant; great granddaughter, Julia; niece, Laurene (Louis) Scala; sister in law, Denise McCoy; brothers in law, David Christ, Jr., Brian (Peggy) Christ; and many friends.

Visitation will be 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday November 25, 2025 at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave (On the Historic Tallmadge Circle).

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at the funeral home with Fr. David Verbsky officiating.

Interment will be at Tallmadge Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the ASPCA www.https://secure.aspca.org/donate

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