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Paul L. Richeson Jr., age 88, passed away on November 9, 2025. He was born on March 31, 1937, in Canton, Ohio, to Paul and Lucy Richeson.
Paul graduated from Timken High School in 1955 and went on to work as a grinder for The Timken Company, where he dedicated 40 years of service. He enjoyed reading, working on puzzles, traveling, and was an avid fan of all Cleveland sports teams.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Cheryl; two daughters, Carrie (Gregory) Frank and Sharon (Kenneth) Pifer; stepson, Richard (Christine) Zelinsky; stepdaughter, Anjanette Zelinsky; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and first wife Patricia Twinen Richeson.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 13th, 2025 at 11:00AM at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home. Friends may call one hour before the service.
Arrangements are entrusted to Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 South Union Ave, Alliance, Ohio 44601. Friends and family may share condolences and memories online at www.ctcfuneral.com
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