Paul E. Wick 1956-2026

Paul was born March 24, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of Donald Lee and Ethel Mae Gardner Wick.

Paul was a 1974 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and Mahoning County Career and Technical Center. He worked at Monroe Muffler as an auto technician for over 20 years, retiring in 2015. He was a member of Corner House Christian Church.

Paul was an owner, mechanic and driver of sprint cars for many years, racing at Sharon Speedway. A member of the Boy Scouts, he received the Eagle Scout Award. He was also a member of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Paul enjoyed cooking and gardening, swimming, fishing and boating.

He is survived by his daughter, Hannah L. Donahue of Cortland; a brother, Ronald A. Wick of Rochester, New York; and a sister, Peggy M. (Steve) Whaley of Logansport, Indiana.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Donations may be made in Paul’s name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741; the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 756, Osceola, WI 54020-0756; or the Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077.

Arrangements were handled by the Kelley-Cummins Funeral Home. Please visit www.kcummins.com to view this obituary and leave condolences to the family.

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