A public time of remembrance to celebrate the life of Richard Wallace "Dick" Ankrom, age 81, of Scio, who passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 3-6 pm at the Scio American Legion Post #482.

Born June 14, 1939 in Smithfield he was a son of the late Everett and Stella Ankrom. He worked at the Y&O Coal #2 Mine in Hopedale for around 25 years.  Prior to that he worked at the Scio Pottery.

Dick was a member of the UMWA Local #1304 and enjoyed keeping in touch with his fellow mine workers.  He was a lifetime member of the Scio Sportsman's Club who enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years. More recently he enjoyed watching the birds he fed at his house and spending time with his loving dog "Bear".

He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Janet Stevens Ankrom, on May 6, 2014. Also preceding him in death are brothers: Ralph, Jay & Tom and sisters: Martha, Edna, Inez, Helen & Jean.

Surviving is his companion of the past 5 years Marcia Henry Trushel Ankrom whom he married December 18, 2019.  He is also survived by his daughters Penny, Shawn and Cindy Ankrom all of the Cleveland area, grandchildren Nick and Sami Krankovich, a great grandson Hayden, stepchildren Peggy (Eric) Horn and Curtis Trushel and a sister Doris Birney of Jewett.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Tribute Program, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or American Heart Association, 300 S Riverside Plaza, Ste 1200 Chicago, IL 60606-6637.

American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association
PO Box 840692, Dallas TX 75284-0692
Tel: 1-800-242-8721
Web: http://www.2.heart.org

St Jude's Children's Research Hospital
PO Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis TN 38148-0142