Paul E. McDowell

Paul E. McDowell age 72 of New Castle died on March 15, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. 

Paul was born on June 2, 1950, in New Castle, son of the late Alfred and Vyda (Shiderly) McDowell. Paul worked as a Safety Director for Martin Trucking.
He was a lifetime member of the Johnson Club, Croatian Club, S.N.P.J. , Meridian Masonic  Lodge #411, and VFW #8106. Paul served in the US Army.

Paul is survived by his wife, Suzanne (Huston) McDowell, whom he married on September 28, 2013, his son, Jason (Heather) McDowell, of Edinburg, his daughter, Courtney (Brad) McKenna, of Bessemer, his step-daughter, Kristina (Glenn) Waterson, of Darlington, Pa., a brother, Dave (Mary) McDowell, in Cambridge, Ohio, his sister, Kathy Elder, of New Wilmington, five grandchildren, Haley, Emily Lucas, Gabriella, and Caleb,  a great-grandchild, Lincoln Lyons, and two step-grandchildren, Ella and Lilly Waterson. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by a brother Jackie McDowell, and a sister, Joyce Shallenberger.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 2-4 pm at the Bessemer Croatian Club. 
Donations can be made to the Meridian Masonic Lodge #411. 

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