AUSTINTOWN - Paul Lee Whittenberger, 76, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.

Paul was born April 26, 1949, in Youngstown, the son of the late Ira and Agnes Whittenberger, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1967 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and attended Youngstown State University. Paul worked as a supervisor for Indalex Aluminum and later at U.S. Steel in Cleveland, retiring after many years of dedicated service.

A man of Christian faith, Paul regularly attended Highway Tabernacle.

He enjoyed the outdoors, family cookouts, pool parties, and trips to amusement parks with his loved ones. He especially cherished vacations to the ocean and took great joy in spoiling his grandchildren and great-grandchildren—especially during the holidays. Known for his sense of humor, Paul was a fun-loving man who always had a joke to share.

Paul is survived by his wife of 36 years, Judy James Whittenberger, whom he married April 8, 1989; his sons, Jason P. Whittenberger of Warren, Ronald J. Blanton of Boardman and Mark A. Blanton (Kristen) of Liberty Township; seven grandchildren, Corrin, April, Alex, Dylan, Cameron, Aidan and Robert; and five great-grandchildren, Zander, Adelaide, Dominic, Grayson and Avaeda. Paul will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Family and friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Kinnick Funeral Home 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown, where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.