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FINDLAY - Paul Leader, 51, of Findlay, died at 10:04 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born on July 28, 1974, to the late Robert and Beverly (Crusa) Leader.
Paul is survived by his fiancé, Sabrina Barringer of Findlay; stepchildren: Madison Lorenzo of Findlay, Alexis Womack of Upper Sandusky, and Brady Womack of McComb; brothers: Tim (Patti) Leader of Mt. Blanchard and Dan (Jane) Leader of Hoytville; sisters: Cindy (Tom) Kline of Hoytville, Patty (Ron) Wells of Mt. Blanchard, Ruth (George) Kline of Deshler, and Rebecca (Kevin) Kinder of McComb; numerous nieces and nephews; and 3 grandchildren.
Paul worked at Maker's Pride formerly Hearthside Food Solutions in McComb. He was an avid sports fan of Ohio State, NASCAR and the Dallas Cowboys.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Smith-Crates Funeral Home, North Baltimore, where visitation will be held from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in New Maplewood Cemetery, North Baltimore. Pastor Russ Teegardin officiating.
Per Paul's wishes the family would ask that anyone attending the services wear Ohio State or NASCAR apparel in his honor.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.
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