Photo courtesy of Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home - Evendale/Blue Ash
Cincinnati, Ohio
Jun 26, 1935 – May 12, 2021 (Age 85)
Paul Ryland Griffiths passed away in Naples, Florida on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on June 23, 1935 to the late William and Merle (nee Ryland) Griffiths.
Paul was the beloved husband of Clara “Libby” Griffiths (nee Nesbitt) for 63 years; loving father of John, Janice, and Tom (Ronda) Griffiths; cherished grandfather of Damien Griffiths, Nina Crawford, Felicia Renz, Sarah (Nate) Borowitz, and Chad (Stephanie) Griffiths; treasured great-grandfather of Amelia, Ruby, and Stella; and dear brother of Virginia Griffiths and the late William Griffiths.
Paul was a proud graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where he played soccer and basketball and met the love of his life, Libby. In 1965, he and Libby moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where Paul found great joy in both his colleagues and work at General Electric Aviation as a design engineer. He retired from General Electric after 33 years of service.
Paul will be remembered for his captivating smile and positive outlook on life. He offered an abundance of acceptance, love, and friendship to those he encountered, consistently putting others before himself. He will be missed fiercely.
Funeral services are to be held privately for Paul’s family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Cincinnati Chapter, 644 Linn Street, Suite 1026, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203 OR Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, Ohio 45263-3597. Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.mrfh.com
Read MoreI was sorry to learn of Paul's passing. I joined Paul's GE Compressor Aero Design Group in the 1970s. Over 5 years, it became obvious to me that Paul was both a skilled compressor aero design person and truly a natural for the group's manager. I will continue to remember Paul Griffiths as one uniquely skilled and talented person that I was fortunate to have met and known.
Steve Pucher
May 28, 2021 | Sharonville, OH | Coworker
Paul was my first boss at GE when I started in 1979 right out of college. What a blessing is was to have him as a boss both for technical growth and as a great person and mentor. I remember a story that when my first paycheck was going to be a month out and I mentioned how tough it was going to be - Paul was worried and asked if I needed any help. He taught me so much about engineering - including being curious and asking if test results made sense. Paul was always such a caring person...
Tom Swager
May 26, 2021 | Maineville, OH | Coworker
I will always remember Paul as a kind neighbor walking Arnie and seeing he and Libby at the Lodge when I would take my little dog to visit the residents. Paul would always go and get Arnie so he could play with the other dogs. I was so sad to read this - my deepest sympathy to Libby and the family.
Susan Wick
May 25, 2021 | MASON, OH | Friend
Ken enjoyed his time at GE also and Paul was a big part of it. He was so sorry to learn of his passing. May he Rest In Peace. Pat and Ken Krabacher.
Ken Krabacher
May 23, 2021 | Cincinnati, OH | Coworker
Paul was a true gentleman and a fantastic design engineer as well as a joy to work with at GE. My condolences to his family.
Rebecca Abel
May 23, 2021 | Coworker
My sincere sympathy to Libby and family. Paul was a wonderful person and neighbor and so well liked.
Doris Buckman
Doris Buckman
May 23, 2021 | Mason, OH | Neighbor
I wish I got to spend more time with Uncle Paul. You were always so friendly and kind. You will be missed by your CA family.
Jo-Ann Fox
May 22, 2021 | Escondido, CA | Family
Worked with Paul through the years. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. A joy to be around!
Jim Younghans
May 22, 2021 | Cincinnati, OH | Coworker
