Walter Rusnak

Walter (Vladimir) Rusnak, 87

CAMPBELL…Walter (Vladimir) Rusnak, 87 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio

Walter was born June 17, 1937 in Campbell, Ohio a son of George and Mary (Simko) Rusnak.

He was a 1955 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. Walter served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1958 and he was an original member of the first committee to write the Campbell Charter in 1969.

Walter married the love of his life the former, Laurissa Sirilla on June 27, 1964 and they were married until her passing on September 30, 2022.

 He then went on to YSU to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, a Master’s degree from Westminster College, and a Doctorate from Akron University. Walter served on the Campbell Board of Education from 1997-2001.

Walter worked as a teacher at Sheridan School and later worked as a Professor of Sociology and Statistics at YSU where he was also Asst. Director of Admissions.

He was a member of St. John Orthodox Church where he was a member of the Senior O Club, the Ohio District Male Chorus, Sub Deacon and past council president.

Walter will be deeply missed and always remembered by his children, George (Tracey) Rusnak of Campbell, Melanie Rusnak of Poland and John Rusnak of Canfield; his grandsons, Zachary, George, Luke, Joshua, Joseph and Adam; godchildren, Michael Puskas and David Livosky and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Laurissa; 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

The Rusnak family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 5-7 pm at the funeral home, where a Panachida prayer service will be at 7pm.  Calling hours will be held again on Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 10-11am at St. John Orthodox Church in Campbell followed by a funeral service at 11am officiated by Rev. Andrew Bartek.

Walter will be laid to rest at St. John Orthodox Cemetery.

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