Anthony L. Diehl 1967-2021

Anthony was a 1985 graduate of Girard High School. He then joined the Marines and was stationed in the 29 Palms, Okinawa, Japan, and Kuwait during the Gulf War. Anthony had worked for Syro Steel, U.S. Marshal Service and presently, the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Department as a deputy for the past 23 years. He also owned and operated Diehl and Son Trucking Co., in Girard.

Anthony loved working, and when he wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing.

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association. He was awarded the Ohio Medal Of Honor, the state of Ohio’s highest medal of honor.

Besides his mother, Mable, of North Carolina, he leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Anthony Diehl Jr. (fiance Skye McDanel) of Hubbard and Shalimar Bryan (fiance Charles Butera) of Boardman; his granddaughters, Khloe and Lylah; his fiancee, Stephanie Bock; sisters, Rochelle “Roachy” Dykes of Girard and Alicia (Eric) Anderson, of North Carolina; brother, Archie Leander Diehl Jr. of Austintown; and many nieces and a nephew.

Anthony was preceded in death by his father, Archie.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, at W.D. Packard Music Hall, Warren, where visitation will be held from 8 to 11 a.m., followed by a service.

Anthony will be laid to rest in Tod Homestead Cemetery, with police and military honors.

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