Paul Kronick

Paul Kronick, 69, of Medina, OH, passed away in the arms of his loving wife, Tryna Kronick, on October 8th, 2024, due to complications related to ALS.
Paul was born on September 28th, 1955, in Cleveland, OH to Carol Mae and Milton Kronick. PK loved to compete in sports from a young age, starting with friendly competitions alongside his older brother and reaching its peak with his love for softball in his 30s. He stayed active and continued working out every day until the very end. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan and has a message for the Browns, "I am still watching, so get it together."
Paul graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He started his retail career at State Wholesale and then moved to J.B. Robinson Jewelers. After many acquisitions and promotions within the same company, Paul retired from Signet Jewelers in 2017 as the VP of E-commerce/ Special Orders. Paul's work ethic was unstoppable. He was a leader that made you believe you were good but with more training and more effort you could be great. He made everyone around him great. One of his greatest accomplishments while working at Signet was being a part of the team that designed the Pro Football Hall of Fame ring that is given out every year in Canton with the Golden Jacket.
Throughout his life, Paul left a lasting positive impact on everyone he met. He was known for his unwavering optimism, always finding humor no matter the circumstance. Whether it was his belief that the Cleveland Browns would someday win the Super Bowl, beating Stage 4 Head & Neck cancer 12 years ago or the fortitude he showed throughout his fight with ALS, Paul's spirit was infectious. He had a remarkable ability to lift others up, reminding those around him to focus on the good and never give up.
From Paul's CaringBridge: "Be grateful for what you have. It's human nature to strive for more and compare ourselves with others, but every so often it's important to remind yourself that you are doing the best you can with the hand you have been dealt and nobody could have played that hand better."
Paul is survived by his wife, Tryna Kronick; children Ashley (Mike) Hadinger, Erica (Jake) Champion, Zachary (Allyson) Kronick, and Mitchell Kochanek; his brother Howard (Laura) Kronick, sister Ruth Ann Kronick (Paul Stark), his grandson Tasher Hadinger, his Aunt Muriel Salovan, his Cleveland cousins, and his NY cousins and Rita Kronick (mother of Ashley, Erica, and Zachary).
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, October 15th at the Blue Heron Event Center. Doors open at 4pm. 4:30-5:30 (Celebration Program) 5:30-8:00 (Celebration continues with Food, Friends, Family) at the Blue Heron Event Center (3227 Blue Heron Trace, Medina, OH 44256). Dress: Casual/wear your favorite Sports Team (Paul's way)
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the ALS Association or I AM ALS (iamals.org) in Paul's honor.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.waitefuneralhome.com.