1934 - 2011

He was born January 5, 1934 in Youngstown, the son of Doyle and Elizabeth (Harman) Mechling.

Mr. Mechling worked as a welder-fitter at American Engineering for many years, before becoming a painter and working as maintenance.

He was a member at Tod Ave. United Methodist Church in Warren.

He loved watching NASCAR and old movies and working part time driving dump trucks hauling slag for his friends. He also enjoyed fishing and walking his dog and working on cars.

He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate, Wanda M. Mechling and his faithful loyal dog, Daisy; five children, Darrell Mechling, Susan Wolf, Sarah Durst and Wendy Emmert, all of Niles and Paula Smith of Warren; Twelve grandchildren, Nicole, Robert, Dustin, Joseph, Sabrina, Errin, Bobby, Kaitlin, Benny Joe, Shawnee, Austin and Jimmy; five great grandchildren, Madison, Hannah, Devon, Roman, Leigha, plus Ambree, due in March; two sisters, Ruth Satterfield of Austintown, Edna McGuane of Jacksonville, Florida; three brothers, Jay (Ruth) Mechling of Austintown, Harold (Debbie) Mechling of Newton Falls, and Doyle (Rebecca) Mechling of Jacksonville, Florida.

Preceding him in death are his parents, a granddaughter, Melissa and a great granddaughter Kaylie; three sisters, Marge Sutton, Beulah Yurkus, and Edith Mitterbrink; four brothers, William, Robert, David and James Mechling.

Calling hours will be from 10:00 am, Wednesday, February 2 at Crown Hill Chapel Mausoleum, in Vienna, with the funeral service at 11:00 am. The Reverend Mark Vincent will officiate.

Many thanks goes to all those who continued to pray for John.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to assist with final expenses.