Kenneth M. Paul

Kenneth M. (Tom) Paul, 87, of Walnut Street, Ashland, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his residence.  Born in Klingerstown, June 17, 1936, he was the son of the late Alvin and Hilda Hoffman Paul. He was a graduate of the former Ashland High School, class of 1953.  After high school, Tom joined the U.S. Army, 82nd First Battalion, Army Airborne, as a paratrooper, stationed in Germany. Leaving the airborne, he became an Army Medic with the 11th Battalion Division in Central Europe. He was honorably discharged in August of 1962.   He retired in 1991 after 32 years of service from SPS Technologies, Jenkintown, PA.  Retired in 2000 from Alcoa, Cressona, PA as a tool and die maker.
Tom was of the Protestant faith.
He enjoyed camping, fishing, golfing, watching sports and reading.
Preceding him in death was his wife of 55 years, Janice, passing November 4, 2015, a sister, Shirley Molesky, and brothers, Scott and Terry Paul.
He is survived by his brother Dean Paul and his wife Betty Ann, Lewisburg, PA.  Sister-n-law Kathryn (Kay) Paul, Warminster, PA.  Godchildren Tracy Bachurski, Kimberly Caccavo, and Dolly Moran.  Nieces and nephews.
Full Military Honors Burial was private at Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs.
Donations in Tom’s memory may be made to The Ashland Public Library 1229 Centre St.  Ashland, Pa 17921. 
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