Melissa Easton-Tobischka

Melissa Easton-Tobischka, born on August 31, 1979, in Wetzlar, Germany, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and deep connection.

Melissa was the cherished daughter of Monika Stone and the late David William Franklin Rawls, and was also loved by her bonus father, Donell Stone. She shared her life with her devoted husband, Joseph (Joe) Easton Jr., and was the proud mother of Nadine Tobischka and Shayla Tobischka. Melissa found some of her greatest joy in her grandchildren, Mar’Leii Drummond and Eriel Grundy, whose laughter and love brought light to her days.

She is survived by her loving husband Joseph Easton Jr., siblings, Tanja Galanti (Andreas Galanti) and Martin Schneider, and her bonus siblings Duana Cloyd and Martin Jon Cloyd. She was also a loving aunt to Tamia Galanti, Kami Holztrager, and Willow Cloyd. Niece of, Manfred Schneider (Brunhilde). Melissa is also survived by her mother-in-law, Sharland Payne, father-in-law Joseph Easton Sr., and her bonus son Zavier Easton.

Melissa graduated from Kenmore High School and carried her adventurous spirit throughout life. She was deeply spiritual and had a unique connection with nature, finding peace in the outdoors. Melissa loved cooking and dancing, but above all, she treasured her time with family and delighted in the simple joys of life. Animals were naturally drawn to her gentle and kind soul.

Melissa was preceded in death by her father, David William Franklin Rawls, her beloved grandparents, Kurt Schneider and Elfriede Schneider of Germany, and her grandmother, Inell Bennett.

She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, her warmth, and the love she gave so freely to those around her. To her family and friends, Melissa was not only a source of comfort and joy but also a reminder of the beauty of living fully and loving deeply. She will be forever missed and forever remembered.

Melissa was deeply spiritual, adventurous, and loved by her family. She will be remembered for her warmth, her joy for life, and her love for nature, animals, and her grandchildren.