Ronald Angelo Powell

AKRON - Ronald A. Powell, age 86, passed away at home on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born on June 2, 1935, in Akron, the son of Prosper and Anna Powell.

Ron attended North High School and graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in Business Management. Following his graduation, he was drafted into the U.S. Army in September 1958 and served four years of active duty. He spent two years of his service in Oklahoma, coordinating troop movement. Just prior to the start of the Vietnam War, Ron returned home to Akron and married the love of his life, Michelle Coletta, on Aug. 1, 1964. While home, he worked for the family business, Akron Steel Treating. He worked with the company for 45 years, retiring as CEO.

Ron was a hard worker and a craftsman. He enjoyed woodworking and loved making many things for his grandchildren and family. Ron took great pride in many things in his life - his Italian heritage, his country, his work and, most of all, his family. He enjoyed telling stories of his youth, teasing his grandkids with tales of invisible deer, and giving his sons advice on fixing up the house. He adored his family, and he will be missed dearly by them.

Ron is survived by his wife of 57 years, Michelle; sons; Steven, David (Donna) and Gregory (Aubrey); grandchildren, Sydney N., Andrew, Brooke, Emily, Sydney M., Haley and Grace; brothers, Joe (Georgene) and Raymond; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter-in-law, Brenda.

The family will receive friends Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 4 to 7 pm at the Anthony Funeral Home of Green, 4178 Massillon Road, Uniontown OH 44685 (corner of Massillon and Steese Roads, entrance off Steese Road). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, December 20, 2021 at 10:00 am at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ Catholic Church, 2425 Myersville Rd, Akron, OH 44312. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association at Diabetes.org.