Bryon W. Penrod
Bryon W. Penrod, age 83 of Sterling, died June 22, 2018, at Wooster Community Hospital, following a short period of declining health.
Bryon was born on Aug. 5, 1934, in Barberton, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Johnson) Penrod. He was united in marriage to Mabel Good on Nov. 6, 1971, in Wooster. She survives.
Bryon had been employed as a custodian at Barberton City Schools for 24 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of the Valley View Mennonite Church in Dalton.
Bryon enjoyed his family, fishing and knotting comforters. He had a heart for helping needy people including Christians in other countries.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Mabel, are children, Steven (Lori) Penrod of Apple Creek, Esther Witmer of Dalton, Abram Penrod of Sterling, Ephraim (Joanna) Penrod of Geneva, New York, Nathan (Juanakee) Penrod of Orrville and Matthew Penrod of Okinawa, Japan; 20 grandchildren; and brothers, Don Penrod of Thailand and Bruce (Laureen) Penrod of Barberton.
Bryon was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jerry Penrod.
Services will be held at East Union Mennonite Church, 10678 Old Lincoln Way, Orrville, on Wednesday, June 27 at 10 a.m., officiated by the ministry of the Valley View Mennonite Church.
Friends may call at East Union Mennonite Church on Tuesday, June 26 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Burial will take place at Maple Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery near Rittman.
Auble Funeral Home in Orrville is assisting the family with arrangements. Online registry and expressions of condolence may be made at the funeral home's website at www.aublefuneralhome.com.