Christina Williams – For more than two decades, Bill Buda was a familiar face in the neighborhoods between Silver Lake Village and Stow, Ohio. As a USPS mail carrier for 31 years, Bill dedicated 24 of them to walking the same route, forming connections with the families he served. The 59-year-old never missed a shift, rarely taking a day off, and was known for his good work ethic and his commitment to the people on his route.

“When I was a kid, we’d play a game with him, trying to guess which team’s hat he’d be wearing that day,” recalls one resident. Bill’s love of sports and community shone through in small traditions like these. Over the years, the children he once greeted on their way to school grew up, but their fondness for him never faded. Continue reading →