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Paul Malich Obituary
Paul Joseph Malich, 69, of Cambridge, Ohio, passed away October 15, 2025. He was born on July 27, 1956 in Massillon to the late Steve and Mary Ann Malich.
Paul enjoyed the outdoors, listening to music, and traveling with his parents. He was baptized at St. Barbara's Catholic Church, and was a long time member of the church.
In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca Ann Malich.
Paul is survived by his brother, Stephen (Mary Jane) Malich; he is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Paquelet Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 11:00am with burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
The family would like to give a special thank to the staff at Cambridge Developmental Center for their loving and compassionate care of Paul.
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Oct
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Paquelet Funeral Home
1100 Wales Road Northeast, Massillon, OH 44646
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Paquelet Funeral Home
1100 Wales Road Northeast, Massillon, OH 44646
Send FlowersServices provided by
Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral HomesOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.