Earl P. Mott 1932-2024

Earl was born Jan. 20, 1932, at home in Hartford, a son to Clifford Paul and Louella Harriet Barbour Mott.

He was a 1951 graduate of Hartford High School and shortly thereafter, enlisted with the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. While serving aboard the USS Dodge County (LST 722), a landing ship tank vessel, he held the rank of Ship’s Serviceman Third Class and received the National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Occupation Medal for service in Europe. He was honorably discharged from his duties.

Upon his return home, he attended Youngstown University on the GI Bill. During this time, he fell in love with a gal by the name of Phyllis Jean Hughes. They exchanged vows on Feb. 16, 1957. Together, they started a family and born to this union were three children, Paul, Barbara and Larry.

He was a hard-working man who always looked to put his family first. He worked at Amweld Building Products in Niles and retired after dedicating 40 years of service to the company.

He was a former member of the Hartford Community Church where he was a deacon and trustee. He then followed his faith to Pleasant Valley Church of Niles, where he was an usher and known as the “Candy Man.” In addition, he was active with the Pleasant Timers, a care group of the church. He was also a member of the United Steelworkers Union.

In his spare time, Earl enjoyed gardening, woodworking, canoeing, camping and traveling with his family. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and proudly fostered children through the years. However, being home and with his family is what he loved the most.

Survivors include his children, Paul E. Mott of Fowler, Barbara M. Kroner of Liberty and Larry E. Mott (Denise) of Brookfield; grandchildren, Craig Kroner (Jamie Marie), Timothy Mott, Matthew Mott (Emily) and Britni Hosfelt (Ricky); great-grandchildren, Caesare Brown, Athena, Orion and Alexander Mott, with one on the way; siblings, Joseph Mott (Edith) of Greenville, Pa., Jane Gerasimek (George) of Transfer, Pa., and Marjorie Mote of Hartford; as well as his many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, who passed on Oct. 10, 2020; grandson, James “Jamie” Kroner; and siblings, Merle Mott, Ann Barnes, Bernice Mott and Harvey Mott.

Family and friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Valley Church, 2055 Pleasant Valley Road, Niles, OH 44446. A celebration of life service to honor Earl’s life will take place at 2 p.m., with Pastor Bill Sawtell officiating.

He will be laid to rest next to his bride in the Hartford Township Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for his family at www.bricelandfuneralservice.com.

Memorial contributions can be made to a charitable organization of the donor’s choice.

Coordination of this tribute for Mr. Mott was presented by Daniel Briceland, owner and director of Briceland Funeral Service, LLC, 379 state Route 7 SE, Brookfield, OH 44403, 330-509-3135.

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