Henry "Hank" Sell

Age 75, of Robertsville, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025.   Born March 25,1950 in Salem to the late J. Henry and Elizabeth (Smith) Sell. He was a purchasing director for several hospitals, nursing homes for many years and finished his career as facilities director for Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services.  After a brief retirement he returned to the workforce working at Cleveland Hopkins Airport as 2nd shift manager for Enterprise Car Rental. Henry came back to his hometown of Robertsville July 2019.  He then became an active member and trustee of New Garden Methodist Church. Henry was a driver/owner of stock car #55. He was known as the "One-armed Bandit" and loved racing at Canton Motor Speedway and Midvale.  Boating on Lake Erie was another passion which led him to become an officer on the bridge for the Cleveland chapter of the United States Power Squadron.  An avid gardener, camper and animal lover found him outdoors most of the time.  Family was Henry's number one priority. His fun-loving personality and great smile brightened many lives, young and old.  He was a generous, sensitive man who shared of himself in so many ways. He loved creating delicious recipes from the harvest, e.g. salsa, hot pepper mustard & dust and zucchini relish to name a few.  He received great joy sharing them with family and friends. He lived his life by the words from a favorite Jimmy Buffett song:

" I'm growing older, but NOT Up!"

Henry is survived by his wife of 32 years, Eileen (Hasselbach) Sell whom he married March 6, 1993; daughter, Dawn Marie ( Douglas) Strobel of Massillon, Michael (Michele) Sell of Kensington, Evan Tyler (Nichole) Sell of Minerva, stepson, Scott Prokop of Mentor; 6 grandchildren: Paige Strobel, Case Sell, Caitlyn Pitts,  Bradley (Hailey) Barringer, Bailey Sell, Mackayla Pylich-Prokop; 3 great-grandchildren: Braelynn, Brandon II, and Maeve and his "best buddy Taz".  He is preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon Barringer.

Per his wishes, there will be no formal services.  Memorial contributions may be made to the New Garden Methodist Church, c/o 7165 OH-9, Hanoverton, OH 44423 or the Friends of the Stark County Pound, c/o P.O. Box 36117. Canton. OH 44375.  Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.