YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Paul E. Gress, 73, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 1, 2023, with his loving family by his side. 

Paul was born April 18, 1949, in Bellaire, a son of the late Charles and Roxanne Palmer. 

He was a saw operator retired from Star Fabrication.

Paul loved working on puzzles, spending time with family and lending a helping hand for those in need. 

Paul leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, the former Celia Howley, whom he married June 12, 2005; children, Angela (Gary) Garbaloff, Melissa Pasquarello and Jason (Tracy) Palmer; stepchildren, Ashley Tovel, Tobian (Matt) Servenack and David (Sarah) Neyman; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, Paul was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Amanda Palmer and stepson, Paul Neyman, Sr.

Family and friends may call from 2:00 – 4:45 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market Street, Boardman, with a funeral service to follow at 5:00 p.m.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Paul E. Gress, please visit our floral store.

A television tribute will air Sunday, March 5 at the following approximate times: 6:27 p.m. on WYTV and 6:58 p.m. on MyYTV. Video will be posted here the day of airing.