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Paul Dodd Obituary
Paul A. Dodd, age 72, of Akron, passed away on June 23, 2025 at University Hospitals in Cleveland. He was born on January 5, 1953 to Neil and Marian (McGee) Dodd in Akron, OH and graduated from Garfield High School. He had a Bachelor degree in Business Management from University of Akron where he was on the Dean's List. Paul served in the U.S. Army and traveled all over the world. He worked as a Auto Mechanic and Machinist for Sam's Auto Care and a machine shop in Cuyahoga Falls.
Paul is survived by his brother Phillip Dodd; nephew Tim Dodd; and friend Stan Ziegler.
He was preceded in death by his parents Neil and Marian Dodd; brother David R. Dodd; infant sister Ruth; niece Angela Dodd and nephew Robert Dodd.
Cremation has taken place.
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