Born: March 19, 1920

Died: January 19, 2013

Services: A Mass of Catholic burial will be held Tuesday, January 22, at 10:00 am at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in New Middletown.

Visitation: Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday at Clemente Funeral Home in New Middletown and on Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 am, one hour prior to mass, at St. Paul the Apostle Church

Paul S. Kudler, 92, of New Middletown died Saturday at Masternick Memorial. Paul was born March 19, 1920 in East Palestine, Ohio, a son of Michael and Fern Graves Kudler. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He married Mary Louise Sis McKee in 1947. He came to New Middletown in 1958. He worked in the mining industry, at Erskin Construction and later in manufacturing amusement rides. Paul was a member of the IAAPA and the IISF. He loved to deep sea fish in Australia, boating, going to the lake and playing black jack. He adored his children and grandchildren and spending time with them. Paul leaves two sons Vincent (Linda) Kudler of New Middletown and Jeff Kudler of North Lima, a sister Stella and seven grandchildren Chirstopher Kudler, Dustin Kudler, Brian Myers, A.J. (Michelle) Myers, Kassie Kudler, Jason Kudler, Sean Kudler and two great grandchildren Jacob and Addison Myers. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Sis, who died February 25, 1987, a daughter Valerie Kudler, a brother Harry Kudler and a sister Ester Cross. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to the staff at Masternick Memorial, to Dr. Richard Wise and to Hospice of the Valley for their compassionate care of Paul.

Memorials: The family asks that instead of flowers donations be made in Paul's name to Hospice of the Valley at 5190 Market Street in Youngstown,Ohio, 44512

Cemetery: Lake Park Cemetery (Map)

Location: Clemente Funeral Home, New Middletown (Map)

Church: St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church (Map)