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Derek Robey Obituary
Derek Micheal Robey, 22, of Clinton, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 21, 2012.
Derek was born in Akron and was a graduate of Northwest High School. He was employed as a machinist at VRC, Inc. of Berea, Ohio. Derek lit up the room when he walked in it! He had a great smile and a charming personality. He had a lot of friends. Besides his brother, Dallas, he had a best friend, Paul Lund, whom he loved dearly!
He was preceded in death by his Grandpa Steve Eremich; Grandma and Grandpa Robey, Uncle Dallas Robey; cousin, Little Gary Eremich. He is survived by his mother, Linda (Bob LaSalle); father, Keith; brother, Dallas of Akron; grandma, Nancy Police; aunts, Becky "Teta" (Ken Carroll) Eremich; Donna (David) Joseph Terry (Greg) Brown and Diane Bennett; uncles, Gary Eremich and Jimmy Eremich; cousins, Dylan and Drew Joseph, Sara Eremich and Colin and Elizabeth Bennett. Derek's family would like to thank his friends and the employees of VRC. They did a lot for him and his brother, Dallas. Linda would like to thank her family at Styles that Glitter for always supporting her and both of her sons. Thank You!
Funeral service FRIDAY, 11 a.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt. 93, Canal Fulton), with Rev. Sandra Hutchinson officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron. Friends may call THURSDAY from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to IBH, 3445 S. Main Street, Akron, OH 44319. Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356, www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com
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for Derek Robey
Debbie Eremich
December 20, 2012
I just was told about Derek. I feel bad I didn't know. I still love the boys. Steve always thought so much of lil Derek as he called him.He'll be missed.
Lynn Patti
May 16, 2012
I just found out about your son's death. So very sorry for the suffering that I know you're going through. My prayers are with you and your family.
Carolyn Newkirk
May 16, 2012
Keith, Just read the Alumni Newsletter. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
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Martin Kormanik
May 12, 2012
Linda, the Manchester Alumni Newsletter reported the death of your son. I'm sorry for this unexpected loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Martha Wisbey
May 5, 2012
Linda,
I just heard about Derek. It struck me like a knife. My prayers are with you. You are so in my thoughts.
Christie Proehl-Paolino
May 1, 2012
Linda, Keith and Dallas,
I am so sorry to hear about Derek's passing and only wish I would have known sooner. I have so many great memories of Derek and I cannot imagine what you guys are going through. I love and miss you guys and am praying for you and the entire family. If there is anything I can do or you just want to talk please know that I am here for you guys and you can call me (330)592-1927.
Dennis & Tricia Patton
April 30, 2012
Keith,
I'm so sorry for what you're going through. I remember Dennis saying how happy you were about things just before this happened. It must be so tough. We're praying for you guys.
Tricia Patton
April 30, 2012
Dallas,
We're thinking of you too. I'm so incredibly sorry for what you're going through Dallas. Please take care of yourself and hold on for the better days that will come in time.
Tricia Patton
April 30, 2012
Dear Linda,
I was thinking of you and hoping you made it through the weekend ok. I feel some of your pain and I pray you will get strength from everyone around you. I have fond memories of Dallas and Derek. If you ever need someone to talk to u can call me at 330-904-1519.
Pat Gregg
April 30, 2012
Linda and family,
My heart breaks for you. I hope you find the strength to continue on during the difficult time, Hold onto all your happy memories, my prayers are with you and your family. Love you!
Sara Gregg-Gooslin
April 29, 2012
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I just can't believe it and all my prayers are with you and your family. We love you.
Karyn Westfall
April 29, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss. Although I've never met Derek, my son is a friend of Dallas. We were devastated to hear about Derek. I could only imagine the pain your family is feeling and I wanted to say we are thinking about you all and praying for your family in your difficult time. God Bless you all.
The Westfall's
Karen Nelsen
April 27, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, Linda. From all of the entries in this guest book, there are many people praying for you and your family. I am adding mine to their prayers. May these prayers help support you. You are a treasured friend, and one thing that always rang clear is the deep love you always expressed for Derek and Dallas.
Karen Welsh (Greenfelder)
April 27, 2012
Dear Linda, Keith, and Dallas,
I am so sorry to hear of Derek's sudden death. No parent or brother should have to endure this type of pain. I wish I had the words to make you feel better but no one can. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 27, 2012
Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joni Jacobs and family
Pamela Simmons
April 27, 2012
Dear Robey Family, We are so saddened for your loss of Derek. Our thoughts are with you all. The Simmons Family
Lilly
April 27, 2012
Robey,
I'm am sorry to hear of your loss. I know you loved your son dearly, and will miss him greatly. There is nothing to say to make it any easier I know, but my prayers go out to you and your family.
Greg & Darla Hooper
April 27, 2012
Linda, Keith , Dallas
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.
April 26, 2012
Linda, I am so sad to hear of this. My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family to find the strength to deal with the loss.
Jim Starcher
April 26, 2012
Linda, I am so sad to hear of this. My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family to find the strength to deal with your loss.
Pamela Myers
April 26, 2012
Linda and Dallas, Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I cannot imagine what you are going through. Please know that I am praying for you and your family, and that I will be thinking of you constantly. Love, Pam Myers
Marla Fugate DeJarnette
April 26, 2012
Keith and family,
My deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.
"Beyond the door there's peace, I'm sure"
April 26, 2012
Dear Linda, We are so sorry for your loss.You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Jimmy, Stephanie, Bobby, Joey and Jimmy Bowen
Kristy Ursetti
April 26, 2012
Dear Linda and Family and Bob:
My heart goes out to you and your family. I wish you strength in the coming days. May God Bless you all. Just know we are truly sorry.
Kristy & Jerry Ursetti
Lisa Testa
April 26, 2012
Dear Linda and Dallas,
I was so saddened to hear of Derek's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you have the courage and strength you need in the coming days and find peace in each other.
Bobbie Lake
April 26, 2012
Linda..theres nothing i can say that will make you feel any better. I am sorry. All I can think of are all those summer days at your house and all the fun we all had in the pool. I will keep those memories forever
Amy, Paul, Paulie, Anna and William Laczo
April 26, 2012
Dear Linda...I was so saddened to hear of Derek's sudden passing. My heart goes out to you and your family during this devastating time. I wish you peace and strength today and in the days to come.
Terry Riedinger and entire family
April 26, 2012
Dear Linda, Keith and Dallas, We are very sad to hear of the loss of your dear son, Derek. We are keeping all of you in our prayers, please know how much we love you.....forever.
April 26, 2012
Linda and Family,
Please know that my heart aches for you and you are in my thoughts and prayers
Lisa Clark
Racquel Sutton
April 26, 2012
Dear Linda and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
April 26, 2012
Dear Keith, Linda and Dallas, We are so sorry for the loss of your son/brother. Please know that we are thinking of you in this difficult time. Joe, Cheryl, Preston and Alexa Walker (Akron OH)
Jodie, Scott & Chet Weston
April 26, 2012
Linda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Our prayers will be with you for today and all the days to come.
Suzie Futrell an David Jones
April 25, 2012
My thoughts and many prayers are with everyone thru this very hard time. May your memories comfort you forever.
Monica Stopar (Vaccaro)
April 25, 2012
Dear Linda, Keith and families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God be with each of you and surround you with His loving grace. Hold on to your precious memories and Derek will be in your heart forever. Sincerely,
Jeremy Laudermilk
April 25, 2012
Dearest Robey,
I am so sorry to hear of Derek's sudden passing. I only met Derek a few weeks ago when it was Robey's birthday. We we were all having a good time and enjoying the evening. Words cannot express again how sorry I am of what you and your family are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sandy Weston
April 25, 2012
Linda. There are no words I can say to you that will take the sting of your loss away. But with a very very heavy heart my thoughts, tears, love, and many many prayers are with you today for the tomorrows to come that God will give you the comfort and peace to sustain you in the many hours, days and nights that you will have to remember all the good and wonderful things you and your family had with him. God Bless you Dear Heart. I will hold you up in prayer for the days to come. I love you like my own. I am here
for you if you need. God Bless Dallas and your Mom too.
Brian Murray
April 25, 2012
Keith,Linda,Dallas, So very sorry for your loss. Derek was a Great guy and I will miss his smiling face at work..Thought's and prayers for you to get through these tragic times...
Tori Daly
April 25, 2012
Linda, Dallas, Keith & family,
You know that words can never express how sorry I am for this heartbreaking news. Derek was one of the most special people to ever come into my life & I thank God everyday that I was blessed with ever getting to know him. We use to have so much fun together, even tho I know we drove you crazy from time to time! I am thankful that I have so many loving & funny memories with him. All of you have always held such a special place in my heart and I love you guys very much. You know I will always be here for whatever you guys need.
Noreen Morrow
April 25, 2012
My dear,sweet Linda, I am thinking of you everyday. You are a positive,good person and a wonderful Mother. I know your beautiful son, Derek is at peace and his love for you will never stop.
Ann Dingler
April 25, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I remember Derek's smile and charm when he was a third grader in my classroom at Clinton Elementary not so long ago. He was a wonderful young man who made a lasting impression. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna Rehs
April 25, 2012
Dear Linda and family,
Know that we love you and that our prayers and thoughts are with your family. There are no words to express our heartache for all of you....
God bless and comfort you, love,
Donna & Dave Rehs
Haynes Family
April 25, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Derek. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
greg petty
April 25, 2012
So sorry, Good family, Remember Dallas ,My families prayers our with you
Beth Culbertson
April 25, 2012
Linda,
Just know we are thinking about you.
Alec, Noah, Sophie, Beth
April 25, 2012
Linda,
Just know that we are thinking about you!
Love,
Alec, Noah,Sophie, Beth
Joy Street
April 25, 2012
Dear Linda, I am so sorry to hear of Derek's passing. All the years we have shared stories of our son's, never in a million years would I have ever dreamed he would be taken from you. I am praying that God gives you and Dallas the strength to get through this very sad time. My heart is breaking for you and your family.
Sherri Rose-Snyder
April 25, 2012
Keith, Linda & Dallas,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I pray you find peace and comfort in time with the loss of Derek. I've enjoyed watching him grow up with my children and Ria has always considered him a great friend. My heart breaks for you all. May God hold you during this difficult time.
Lynne VanHorn
April 25, 2012
My dearest Linda....my sweet and loving friend...my heart is breaking for you and Dallas also...I am so glad you have Bob's love to hold you...Amy and I were saying how glad we were that we saw Derek the last time we were in the shop together...he is a shining light and will always be..as you look at the stars remember that he is there...We love you so very much..
Lynne & family.
Jeff and Sharon
April 25, 2012
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bobby Glass & John Allen
April 25, 2012
Dear Linda & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Derek.
There is nothing we can offer to ease your pain and heartache, but know that you are in ours, and so many's, loving thoughts and prayers.
Just remember the good times.
With love,
Judi Spencer
April 25, 2012
Linda - am so sorry for your loss. Since we moved away I have lost touch with you and this was such a shock. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I remember when he was born and the years when he was little - what a great kid and am sure great young man.
he became.
Lorraine Moore
April 25, 2012
Dear Linda, Keith, & Dallas
Our deepest sympathy at the tragic loss of your dear son & brother.
Lorraine, Jerry, and Nick Moore
April 25, 2012
I am saddened to hear about your loss. I lost my only son last July and not a day goes by that I don't think of him. I remember Derek as sweet young man that I used to see at Clinton Elementary. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the trust of our Lord sustain you and give you peace during this difficult transition in life. May your happy memories sustain you. Sincerely, Maggie Pitsch - Northwest Schools
Vickie Markel
April 25, 2012
My condolences to you and your family. May God be with your family and give you strength.
Jinger Hoffman & Family
April 25, 2012
Dear Keith, Linda and Dallas - words cannot express the sadness my heart feels for you all at this moment. The loss of a child is beyond words. May you take comfort in the memories you will hold in your heart. Derek was taken way too soon but know that God's arms are holding him forever. Love,
April 25, 2012
Derek Robey Family,
We are sorry for your lose. We never expect the passing of our children,
that makes the lose even more devastating.
Don Hare & employees of Heritage Square Pharmacy
Charlotte Miller
April 25, 2012
May God's peace rest and abide in you as you endure the loss of your precious child. I'm so sorry.
April 25, 2012
I am saddened for your loss. May God comfort you, and give you strength during this horribly difficult time. Cheryl Hershberger, Uniontown Ohio.
Eric Stone (MHS '79)
April 25, 2012
Dear Keith and family,
My sincere condolences on the sudden passing of Derek. There are some things in this life we'll just never understand, and losing a child at such a young age is one of them. May God bless and comfort each of you during this time of sorrow.
Debbie Lundy
April 25, 2012
Dear Linda,
We were so sad to hear of Derek's death.
We know what a light he was to the world.
May God bless him and you, Bob and Dallas
and all of your family.
We love you. God's comfort and peace.
Love,
Debbie and Jim Lundy,
Christian and Nate
Susan Swigart
April 25, 2012
Linda please know that my heart breaks for you. I wish that I could take all your pain away and this be nothing but a bad dream, but it's not. You are a wonderful loving beautiful caring Mother and never ever forget that. I pray for you to find the strength and comfort that you are in much need of I'm sure. Linda, we may not see each other often but always know I'm here for you and that I love ya. Please tell Dallas and Keith that there in my prayers also.
Sue McCulty
April 25, 2012
Keith and family,
I am so shocked and so sorry to hear this news. No parent should ever have to go through this. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. If there is anything that Dave or I can do for you please call. My heart hurts with this news.
Andrea Farrell
April 25, 2012
Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Marla & John Gordon
April 25, 2012
Linda & Family,
No words to express our sorrow for you & your family.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wreitha Ross
April 25, 2012
Linda...My heart goes out to you and your Family. I know how difficult this must be for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I am always here for you.He is safe and being well taken care of, find comfort in that.
Much Love to You.
April 25, 2012
Dear Linda and Bob, we are heartbroken for your loss. Keep all the wonderful memories with you.
April 25, 2012
Words can not express the sadness our family felt upon hearing of Derek's passing.
On the wings of angels he will fly.
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Schaefer Family
April 25, 2012
So very sorry to hear about Derek's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laura &Terry Iddings
Lynn Rodgers
April 25, 2012
Linda my dear friend my heart has been full of sorrow since I heard the news. May the angels wrap there wings around you and hold you tight during this difficult time and know that my thoughts and constant prayers are with you and Dallas today and days to come he has left you way to soon but know he is in God's loving arms....Love you!
Susan Snyder
April 25, 2012
So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
The "Guthrie" Family
Christina Caudill
April 25, 2012
Keith ,Linda ,Dallas ...My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time .
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