Paul W. Kramer

Paul W. Kramer, age 88 of Massillon, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. He was born May 22, 1937 in Uhrichsville, Ohio, the firstborn of the late Paul H. and Harriet (Long) Kramer. Paul was a graduate of Uhrichsville High School, where he lettered in football and basketball and served as co-captain of both teams, earning All-Southern Ohio honors in each. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army. A man of faith with a servant’s heart, Paul faithfully cared for and provided for his family throughout his life, especially cherishing and devoting himself to his beloved wife, Betty. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Foster) Kramer; his son, Paul W. Kramer, Jr.; his brothers, Bob and Dan Kramer; his sister, Jane Cline; and three of his children who went to Heaven before they were born. He is survived by his children, Carolyn (Larry) Little, Genny (James) Longwell, and Charles (Krystal) Kramer; his brother, John Kramer; as well as his 21 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Family and friends will be received on Friday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rossi Family Funeral Home, with the funeral service beginning at 12 p.m., officiated by Pastor Demetri Mittas. Entombment will follow at Sunset Hills Burial Park.