Alvin Shrock, age 68, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Christmas Eve December 24, 2014, with his loving family by his side. Al was a wonderful example of faithfulness to his family, his church and to many others who came to know him. He had the ability to remain positive in all circumstances, even during the past year as he courageously battled mesothelioma. Al was born in Akron on August 18, 1946 to the late Enos and Sevilla (Raber) Shrock. He retired from Siemen's Water Technology after 44 ½ years in the water industry. He was a devoted member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dorothy; children Juanita (Joe) Weaver of Orrville, Katrina (Mike) Detling of Hartville, Shannon (Rebekah) Shrock of Hartville, Dustin (Tenille) Shrock of Canton; grandchildren Brendan and Alyssa Weaver, Taylor and Peyton Detling, Braeden and Brody Shrock, Ridley Shrock; 5 brothers Eli (Pat) of Kansas, Enos Jr. of Berlin, John (Martha) of Massillon, Ray (Jodi) of Massillon, Paul (Jackie) of Millersburg; 3 sisters Martha (Willis) Wagler of Sugarcreek, Arrie (Fred) Ledsome of Hartville, Marie (Wendyl) Kandel of Berlin; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Elmer (Amanda) Shrock of FL, Eugene (Ruth) Miller of Hartville, Elton (Margaret) Miller of Springfield, Gaylord (Sandy) Miller of Hartville, Sheryl (Myron) Weaver of Berlin, Mrs. (Myron) Sherry Miller of Hartville. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by parents-in-law Mahlon and Edna Miller, brother Elmer Shrock and brother-in-law Myron Miller. Calling hours are Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services are Monday 10 AM at the church with Pastor Larry Augsburger officiating. Final resting place is Walnut Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maple Grove Mennonite Church Penny Power Fund to assist in providing clean water for underdeveloped countries through Mennonite Central Committee. Arnold 330-877-9364