Paul F Mccummins

Paul Francis McCummins went to be with the Lord on Monday evening, November 3, 2014, after a long hard battle with several illnesses and their complications, surrounded by family and friends. Paul was born October 13, 1935 in Canoe City, Leavittsburg, the son of the late Loyal E. and Eva (Harclerode) McCummins Sr. He graduated in 1954 from Bazetta High School, where he enjoyed playing basketball, and went on to attend The Ohio State University. Paul served in the Army as a Propeller Repairman at Fort Eustis and Goose Bay, Labrador. He retired from Thomas Steel Strip after 35 years of service, primarily as a Chemical Laboratory Technician, and served as vice-president and president of United Steel Workers Local 3523. Paul was a caring, soft-spoken man, with a quiet sense of humor. He was an avid fan of his family and enjoyed watching their band nights, athletic events, school plays and artistic performances. He loved to play golf and was a lifelong fan of all things Buckeye and the Cleveland Browns. He enjoyed playing cards and square dancing with his wife and friends, bus trips to the casino, working around his home, and having friends over for cookouts. Paul was known for the best grilled steaks. Paul was a member of the Crosstrailers Square Dance Club, serving as an officer for thirteen years. He was an enthusiastic volunteer at the Animal Welfare League. Paul had a strong love of the Lord, and was active member of Saint John Paul II parish, where he sang in the choir, served as a greeter, and chaired the Church Bingo, Rummage Sale, and Festival Booths. Paul is survived by his wife, Margie (Mintus) McCummins who he married on December 31, 1984, letting the whole world celebrate their love; daughter Caroline (John) Jones; his sons Ronald (Stacey Thompson) McCummins, Bob (Renita) Mintus, and Patrick (Sarah) Mintus; grandchildren Chester Jones, Rachel (William) Boehnlein, Paul Lindsay, Matthew (Stacey) McCummins, Marisa Gourley, Ross and Natalie McCummins; Allison, David, Elizabeth and Scott Mintus; Zachary and Claire Mintus; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Ollena Sisk and Arvadia Loewit; his sisters-in-law Marjorie McCummins, Rose (Don) Aikins, and Jean (Blair) Cook; daughters-in-laws Tina McCummins and Rhonda McCummins; and many nieces and nephews. Paul also leaves behind three very special cats Emmy, Maggie Mae and Oreo. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Suzie Mintus; brothers, Loyal Jr., and Jimmy; twin sister, Patricia; and brothers-in-law Eulis Sisk, Irving Loewit, and Tom Czechowski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint John Paul II Parish with Father Chris Henyk officiating, on Saturday, November 8, at 10:00 am. Friends may call Friday, November 7, from 5-7 pm where a prayer service will be held at 7pm with Father Bill Loveless, at Lane Family Funeral Homes-Robert Clark Chapel 180 Garfield Dr NE Warren, and Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church. Paul's final resting place will be at All Souls Cemetery, where military honors will be held. In lieu of flowers, material contributions can be made to the Animal Welfare League, PO Box 66, Vienna, Ohio, 44473, or to Saint John Paul II Parish, 1401 Moncrest Ave, Warren, Ohio, 44485.