Jerry Eugene Mace

Jerry Eugene Mace, 61, of Berlin Center passed away at home unexpectedly on June 3rd, 2023. Jerry was born November 20th, 1961 in Salem a son of the late Leonard and Carol (Crizer) Mace and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Western Reserve High School in 1980. Jerry was an outstanding heavy equipment operator, starting his career at L. Mace & Sons, eventually owning and operating Mace Brothers Excavating along with his brothers. You can see his many years of hard work and expertise in most of the lakes and ponds in Mahoning and surrounding counties, as well as many roads in most of the areas housing developments. Jerry was currently employed by Acme Construction and was a Mason at Argus Lodge 545 F & AM in Canfield, OH. Jerry was a lifelong football fan and enjoyed watching the LA Rams & Ohio State Buckeyes. Jerry was often found surrounded by many friends and family sitting on his front porch with many shared laughs, conversations, and memories. He leaves to cherish his memory with his only son and best friend, Corey Allen Mace and his mother, Kathleen Mace. Jerry also leaves two brothers, Barry (Becky), David (Joni), two sisters Sherri (Richard) Kirkpatrick, and Vicky (Mark) Hannahs. His step children Shawn and Jessica Bryant, Brittany and Michael Pence and Christopher Soliday, their mother Rachael Mace, along with 9 grandchildren, extended family, and lifelong friends extending back over 50 years. Besides his parents, he was proceeded in death by his brother Chuckie Mace and brother-in-law and friend Brian Chittock. Jerry will be forever remembered in the hearts of the many people he has touched. There will be a Celebration of Life July 15th at 2:00pm with a Masonic Ceremony at 2:30 at 15001 Leffingwell Rd. Berlin Center, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to his son Corey.