Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Paul Newell Obituary
Paul Joe Newell, 77, of Findlay, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Paul was born January 22, 1948, to the late Lester and Lois (Myers) Newell in Fostoria. On April 3, 1971, he married Paula Smith who survives in Findlay.
Paul is survived by his wife; son, Kevin Newell of Findlay; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; his brother, Gene (Bethany) Newell of Florida; and sisters, Anna (Walter) Lessun of McComb and Lois (Ernie) Hile of Findlay.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a son, Daniel Newell; and a daughter-in-law, Crystal Newell.
Paul retired from Thyssen Krupp Crankshaft Company, Fostoria, after over 30 years of service. He was a member of McComb Presbyterian Church. During the Vietnam War, he served in the United States Navy on the USS New Jersey Battleship and was in the brown water Navy on various riverboats. He also enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and camping at Indian Lake.
Visitation will be from 10-noon Friday, May 30, 2025, at the COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Paul's memorial service will be at noon at the funeral home, with Pastor Julie Fogel officiating. Members of Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad will accord military honors at the funeral home following services.
Memorial contribu-tions may be directed to Wounded Warrior Project.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Paul Newell
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Paul Newell's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Paul Newell
May
30
Funeral services provided by:
Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840
How to support Paul's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Paul Newell's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
