Delbert C. Mix

Mr. Delbert C. Mix, 98, of Berlin Center, passed away early Thursday morning, October 31st, at the Hospice House in Poland. 

He was born May 31, 1926 in Deerfield, a son of Walter and Mary (Girard) Mix.

Delbert was a 1944 graduate of Deerfield High School and worked as a heavy equipment operator for the A.P. O'Horo Co. for 40 years, prior to retiring in 1989. He also served his country in the U.S. Army, being honorably discharged in 1948.

He married the former Darlene Engle on January 31, 1981. They shared 43 years of marriage and many happy memories together. She survives him.

Delbert was a member of the Berlin Center United Methodist Church. He was also an active member of Local Operating Engineers 66, and enjoyed gardening and cheering for the Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes. Delbert's greatest joy was his family, especially his grandchildren and being a part of all of their activities and sporting events. He was a kind, loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Besides his wife, Delbert is survived by six children; Scott Mix of Youngstown, Pamela (Steve) Balent, of Newton Falls, Brent Gatrell, of Ravenna, Donna (Mike) Shook, of North Jackson, Denver Gatrell, of Berlin Center, and Becky (Brian) Hambrick, of Youngstown. He also leaves behind twelve beloved grandchildren; Jacquelyn (John), Joseph (Mandi), Mark (Marauka), Jessica (Ron), Jeff, Nicholas (Katie), Ryan (Jamie), Jarrod (Brianna), Brian (Allison), Morgan, Tabitha, and Adam; and eleven great-grandchildren; Emma, Colin, Layla, Hunter, Alivia, Parker, Emerson, Greyson, Penelope, Kamryn, and Trent.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Albert, Tom, and Wilbur Mix; two sisters; Wilda Oswalt and Arlene Lopez; and a grandson, Sturgis Gatrell.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 12th at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, with the Rev. Russell Libb officiating. 

Friends may call 5 - 7 PM Monday, November 11th at the funeral home.

He will be laid to rest with full military honors in the Hartzell Cemetery, Deerfield.