910th mourns loss of Airman

Senior Master Sgt. Robert “Rob” Mitchell, 41, a loadmaster with the 910th Operations Group, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025, after a brief battle with brain cancer.

The Youngstown Air Reserve Station Command Post was notified of Mitchell’s death on Wednesday. He died at the home of his cousin, Jon.

“It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Senior Master Sgt. Robert Mitchell, a beloved 910th Airlift Wing member,” said Col. Chris E. Sedlacek, 910th Airlift Wing commander. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Robert’s family and friends during this time. Rob was a dedicated Evaluator Loadmaster with over 22 years of service who loved YARS’s Aerial Spray mission. Everyone enjoyed Rob’s company with his teammates noting that he always had a smile on his face and positively impacted many during his service in the unit. He will be missed.”

Mitchell was born Feb. 22, 1984, in Oberlin, Ohio. He was raised in Lorain and graduated from Admiral King High School in 2002. He earned two degrees from The Ohio State University, including one in forestry management. For the past three years, Mitchell resided in Warren, Ohio.

An avid outdoorsman, Mitchell enjoyed hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, and scuba diving.

He is survived by his parents, Robert “Bob” Alexander Mitchell V of Salem, Mo., and Stephanie Mitchell (nee: Czarny) of Lorain.

Calling hours will be held Monday, June 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hempel Funeral Home in Amherst. Services will be rebroadcast at www.hempelfuneralhome.com. Burial will be Wednesday, June 4, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery in Amherst.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.