William Robert Mellor, Jr., 72, of Stow, Ohio, formerly of New Eagle, died on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Bill was born November 26, 1951 in North Charleroi, a son of the late William R. "Speed" and Julia Sollosi Mellor.

Bill grew up in New Eagle, and graduated in 1969 from Monongahela High School. He attended the Electronics Institute in Pittsburgh  attaining his first- and second- class FCC license. In 1971, Bill enlisted in the US Army serving our country during the Vietnam War and stationed in Alaska. He later received an associate degree in electronic technology. He worked in the electronics field for various companies including, NCR in Cambridge, Ohio, Measurex, Procter & Gamble and retired from Rockwell Automation (formerly Allen-Bradley) in Twinsburg, Ohio.

Bill married Paula Roberts and raised his son, Sean while in Stow, Ohio. He enjoyed playing guitar and played at various venues. He liked the outdoors, especially the parks located near him. He enjoyed biking and skiing.

Bill is survived by his son, Sean Mellor; grandchildren, Austin, Jayden, Trenton, Declan and Wesley Mellor; brother, Terry J. (Beth) Mellor of Whitehall; niece, Miranda Mellor; nephew, Eric Mellor.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Paula June Roberts Mellor who died December 9, 2011.

Friends will be received on Friday, June 7, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM  in St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Monongahela. Committal services and interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery with full military honors accorded by the Mon Valley Firing Squad and Honor Guard.

Bill's family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the Justin T. Rogers Cleveland Clinic Hospice Care Center in Summit County, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stewart's Caring Place Cancer Wellness Center, 3501 Ridge Park Drive, Fairlawn, Ohio 44333.