Darwin J. Drope, 93, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, February 1, 2016.

 

Darwin was a life resident of the area, a graduate of the University of Akron where he earned a degree in Accounting/Psychology and spent 16 years at Firestone. He was a veteran of the United State Army where he served in WWII and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

 

Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Leona; beloved wife, Mary; daughter, Christine Schearer and grandson, Michael Lansden; he leaves behind his daughter, Denise (Bruce) Mangrum;  grandchildren, Carolyn (Dustin) Powell, Vincent (Elizabeth) Triola, Shelly (Bob) Wedward and John (Charlene) Lansden ; sisters, Lois Rhodes of Akron, Estelle Krebs of Stow.

 

Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Schlup Pucak Funeral Home, 788 Kenmore Blvd Akron. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2101 17th St SW Akron, Ohio 44314 with Fr. Michael B. Smith officiating. Burial to follow a Glendale Cemetery where full military honors will be rendered by V.F.W Post #3383.