Paul K. Terpenning, 86, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at Acuity Specialty Hospital, Weirton, WV. He was born September 22, 1931 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Raymond and Ella C. Kidd Terpenning. Paul was a member of Wintersville Baptist Temple where he served as a trustee, and started a bus ministry to pick up kids and adults that did not have a way to church. He was a volunteer for Friends of Indian Creek for twenty years trying to help get the school levy passed. Paul helped with the Reading Start Program at Wintersville Elementary School helping to teach children to read. He was very active in the Urban Mission and was a former fire chief and president of Belvedere Volunteer Fire Department. Paul served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from Weirton Steel after 35 years of service. Preceding Paul in death were his wife of 65 years Violet M. “Vi” Crothers Terpenning; grandson Lawrence D. Terpenning; two sisters Betty Lou Walrath and Joann Meneely and four brothers Raymond, William “Bobby”, John “Jack” and Fred Terpenning. Surviving are his daughter Darlene (Dr. William) Barson of Lewis Center, OH; son Lawrence (Colleen) Terpenning of Columbus, OH; granddaughter Nikki (T.J.) Terpenning Martin, who was adopted and raised as a daughter, of Nashville, TN; great grandson Dustin Terpenning who was raised as a son; five grandchildren Dr. Brent (Nicole) Barson, Dr. Ryan Barson, Chad Barson, Michelle Terpenning and Amanda Terpenning; nine great grandchildren; two sisters Sandy Terpenning of Smithfield, OH and Linda (Lyle) Gross of Lordstown, OH; brother-in-law William Crothers of Wintersville, OH; special nieces Karen (Rick) Mathieu of Bloomingdale, OH and Janet (Leroy) Sharpe of Wintersville, OH; special nephews Dave Terpenning of Bloomingdale and Raymond “Butch” (Kathy) Terpenning of Toronto, OH and many other nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville on Wednesday 6 – 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Troy Thacker officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben.
09/03/2024
Frank and Nadine McEwen
Linda and Lyle we are so sorry over the loss of your brother. Frank and Nadine McEwen
09/03/2024
Cheryl J Skinner, WV Patriot Guard
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Paul K. Terpenning, give you peace, comfort and strength... Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of .... US Air Force Veteran, Paul K. Terpenning, is "A True American Hero" God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
09/03/2024
Expression of Sympathy
A "Serenity" 30 inch Wind Chime was sent on August 12, 2018With love and hugs, Tam and Bob Polzer, Cindy and Doug Raines
09/03/2024
Patrick Smith
Darlene,I am very sorry to hear that your Dad passed away.
09/03/2024
Mickey Mader
Dustin. I am so sorry to read about your Great Grandpa. He was a good man and I am sure he will be welcomed into Heaven. My prayers are with you and your family. Mickey Mader
09/03/2024
Valorie and Jan Weaver
Darlene and family, our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad. He was the sweetest guy and always willing to help with anything that involved kids. He will be missed by many.
09/03/2024
Expression of Sympathy
A Lantern with Flowers was ordered on August 13, 2018
09/03/2024
John R. Clancey Jr.
My condolences, I worked with Paul for many years in the Tin Mill and he was kind, a gentleman, and a hard worker.
09/03/2024
Patrick F Murphy
09/03/2024
Dorothy Blaner
To the family of Paul Terpenning,My deepest sympathies on the passing of your dear father, grandfather and brother. He was dedicated to education, Indian creek schools in particular. Soft-spoken, a true gentleman and a credit to his church and community, he will be remembered. Sending prayers for all during this sad time.
09/03/2024
Mike Semple
Deepest sympathy to family and friends of Paul TerpenningMichael "Mouse" Semple
09/03/2024
Larry Mader
Dustin so sorry for the loss of your Grandfather sending prayers for you And your family
09/03/2024
Melinda Terpening McKnight
We here in New York are so terribly sorry to learn of Paul's passing. Paul's dad and my grandfather were brothers. Unfortunately, over the years, our familes lost touch but were delighted to reconnect through AncestryDNA. I met Paul for the first and last time on the weekend of October 2017 when he and his sister Linda & brother-in-law Lyle, came east to help celebrate my parents 50th wedding anniversary. It was a fun-filled visit complete with a driving tour of where Paul's dad and my grandfather were born in Ulster Park, NY. My dad hadn't seen Paul since sometime in the 1950's when my grandparents made the trip out to OH. I remember his warmth and willingness to share his childhood memories. The kindness and humor he demonstrated in interacting with my dad who has a traumatic brain injury left a lasting impression. Please accept my heartfelt condolences, long lost cousins. Know that you are all in my heart and in my prayers.
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