Amanda L Converse

Amanda L. Converse, 28, passed away October 23, 2013.

Born in Akron, she attended Our Lady of the Elms and graduated from Springfield High School in 2004. After high school, she attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Amanda was employed by Anita Converse Dance Studio and as a banker for Charter One Bank. An avid artist, she enjoyed nature and animals, music and spending time with friends and family.

Preceded in death by her grandfather, Dr. Maurice Converse; she is survived by her father, Gregg Converse; fiancé, Matt Hazlett; sister, Nina Marinelli; grandmothers, Louise Converse and Marie Dusini; aunt, Anita (Jeffrey Halpert) Converse; uncles, Brian and Bruce Converse; cousin, Jennifer (Jim) Fandrich and their son, Brayden; and beloved dogs, Honey and Bogey.

Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. MONDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to One of a Kind Pet Rescue 1929 W. Market St., Akron 44313. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)