Obituaries

Paul Herman Summers

PAUL HERMAN SUMMERS, 77, of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Veteran’s H.J. Heinz Community Living Center in Pittsburgh, PA after a courageous fight with Guillain-Barre’ Syndrome. Paul was born on July 5, 1946, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Floyd “Junior” Summers and Dorothy (Joe) Newhart. In addition to his parents and stepfather, Paul is also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents who raised him, Herman (Birdie) Amos. Paul graduated from Follansbee High School in 1966 and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was Christian by faith. He retired from Weirton Steel Corporation where he worked in the Blast Furnace, Boiler House, and Foster Wheeler. After retiring from Weirton Steel, he also worked and retired from Veolia Water Technologies in PA. Paul is survived by his companion, Lynda Russell; two children, Paula (Anthony) Summers-Milliner of Follansbee, WV and James Summers of Charlotte, NC; one grandson, Mark of Weirton, WV; three great-grandchildren, Tegan, Alec, and Avery; Faith Russell of Colliers, WV, whom he considered a granddaughter; one brother, Rodger (Connie) Summers of Wellsburg, WV; one nephew, Tim Summers of Rockhill, SC; and one niece, Jodie Lewis of New Philadelphia, OH. Visitation for Paul was held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 and again on Thursday, November 2, 2023 until the time of the funeral service, with Chaplain Joshua Ashurst officiating, at Mullenbach Funeral Home, Follansbee. Inurnment was held privately at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be sent to www.mullenbachfh.com.