Nawasa Waylene Padula Obituary
We bid farewell to Nawasa Waylene Padula (Finksburg, Maryland), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 26, 2025 at the age of 79. Nawasa touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Copen and Lena Copen (Hall); and her siblings, Joann, Marion (Buddy), Donnie, Gary and Connie.
She is survived by: her husband Santo of Westminster, MD; her children, Cassandra Burke (Joe) of Finksburg, MD and Santo Padula (Devon) of Avon Lake, OH; her grandchildren, Zachery, Mackenzie Nawasa, Lyndzie and Noah; and her sibling Gene Copen (Eileen) of Lorain, OH..
Donations in Nawasa's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
