Isabel McFadden, 83, of Akron, passed away February 1, 2008 at Rockynol Retirement Community.

Isabel was born on August 15, 1924 in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from North High School and received her bachelor's degree from Akron University and her master's degree in social work from Boston College. After completing her education, she returned to Akron and worked for the Catholic Service League. While raising her family, Isabel worked part time arranging admissions to the then newly-established St. Edward Home. Later she worked for Children's Services, from which she retired in 1994. After retirement she volunteered at Francesca Hall and the Decker Special Needs School in Barberton.

Isabel was preceded in death by her husband, Judge Donald B. McFadden; her parents, Andrea and Carmela Vinciguerra; her sisters, Anne Thorp and Mary Lyons; and her brother, John Vinciguerra. She is survived by her sons, Charles (Patty) McFadden, Christopher McFadden (Linda Hyde) and David McFadden; her grandchildren, Ryan, Molly, and Jonathan; her sister, Natalie (William) Cook; her brother, Ralph (Esther) Vinciguerra; and nieces, nephews and family.