Sherwood Brice Stephens

Boardman- Sherwood Brice Stephens, 81, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House with his loving family by his side. 

Sherwood was born January 3, 1943 in Greenville, PA, a son of the late Floyd B. Stephens and Helen (McCoy) Stephens. 

He graduated as the first Valedictorian at Commodore Perry High School in PA in 1961 and later graduated from Youngstown College with a Bachelor of Science, (BS), in Accounting in 1965. After earning his Bachelor's degree, Sherwood attended Kent State University. 

Sherwood was a Certified Public Accountant. After graduating from college, Sherwood started working as an accountant for Hill, Barth & King and later as the Controller for Compco Metal Products before becoming the CFO at National Rolls US operations in Avonmore, PA. He would occasionally teach an Accounting class at YSU and sat on the State Board at one point to write questions for the CPA exam. 

Sherwood was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He volunteered to help with various activities that his children were involved in as they grew up and supported his grandchildren in their activities. 

Sherwood was a member of Youngstown State University Alumni, a member of the Republican Committee of Allegheny, PA, a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of the steel industry, was chairman for the Fresh Air Camp in Youngstown for several years, volunteered and was a mentor for many young adults for Junior Achievement (JA), a member of AICPA and a Member of the Mahoning Valley of CPA's of Mahoning County, where he served as president and several other officer positions. He served on the Kidney Foundation, was a member of the Pittsburgh Ballad and Symphony Society, and a longtime season ticket holder of the Pittsburgh Pirates and YSU Football. Sherwood was certified as a scuba diver and a cave diver. He enjoyed snow skiing, was a wine connoisseur, enjoyed world traveling, and was an avid fan and supporter of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Pittsburgh Penguins. 

Sherwood is survived by two children, Tracy L. (Robert A.) Mackovick, Jr. of Boardman, OH and Scott B. (Jennifer) Stephens of Alexandria, VA; five grandchildren, Robert A. (Bianca Jones fiancée) Mackovick III of Poland, OH, Brandon B. Mackovick of Boardman, OH, Hayden B. Stephens of Lakeland, FL, Sarah B. Stephens, Alistair B. Stephens, Maximilian B. Stephens all from Alexandria, VA; his sister, Vicki (Donald) Shew of Harmony, NC; brothers-in-law, Fred (Jan) Untch of Hawaii and David (Joanne) Untch of Poland, OH; his stepmother, Cora Stephens of Leesburg, FL; and his aunt, Vera Jones of Canton, GA.

Besides his parents, Sherwood was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, the former Katherine Untch, whom he married on August 7, 1965 and died on November 16, 1997; his wife, Ruth Metcalf; two grandsons, Gabrielle B. Stephens and Sam B. Stephens; and several aunts and uncles. 

Family and friends may call on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market Street in Boardman. There will be a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Russ Adams officiating. Interment will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Boardman.

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