Allan Wilbur Metz, 89, of Lordstown, OH, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday July 23, 2026. He was born on June 7, 1937 in Leetonia, OH, the son of the late Kenneth D. Metz and Jessie L. (Murphy) Metz. In 1960 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Korea. Allan married the love of his life, Mina Katheleen Posey on June 24, 1978, and they enjoyed 48 years of marriage together. Allan lived in Lordstown since 1979. He worked 31 years as a Teamsters truck driver for Smith Transfer and Consolidated Freightways, retiring in December 1996. Allan valued a strong work ethic which he instilled in his children. He loved traveling with his wife, telling stories and dad puns, and laughing with family. 

He is survived by his wife Mina, and children Julie (Joel) Sloan of Warren, Timothy Metz of Niles, Kenneth (Tracey) Metz of Lordstown, Shawnnita (Leobardo) Miranda of Wellton, AZ, and Tammyan (John Jones) Starr of Bowling Green, 11 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. 

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH, 44444 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with a procession afterward to Meadowbrook Memorial Park in Warren where Allan will be laid to rest. The family requests that all donations be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD, 21741.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com