Joseph Paul Luther, age 84, of Eastlake, passed away on November 1, 2025, at LakeWest Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born on November 12, 1940, in Spangler, Pennsylvania, to the late Urban and Helen Luther.
Paul worked as a machinist at National ACME in East Cleveland and COE Manufacturing. He was very skilled at his work and took great pride in it, retiring in 2002 after 37 years.
In high school, he was known as “The Joker” and loved making people laugh. That sense of humor stayed with him throughout his life, and he never missed a chance to tease or joke with everyone around him.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1962 as part of the 101st Airborne Division, the “Screaming Eagles.”
Paul and Lacey were married for 61 years, sharing many memories together; hardworking father of Paul Joseph, Doug, Paula (Jayson) Schneider, Jamie Flaga, Jeffrey and the late Francis Luther; dearest grandpa “Opa” of Nicholas (Maya) Bowen, Jake Luther, Jesse Luther, Britt’ny (Dustin) Grein, Amanda Lacey Szinte, Joey Szinte, Brittany Schneider, Brianna Schneider, and Benjamin Flaga; great grandpa “Opa” of Ciana Marie Pinti; brother of Joan (Dan-deceased) Midlik, Donita (Picky-deceased) Arena, Mary Ruth (Bob) Componation, Judy (Al) Kraus and the late Ginger (Bob) Kelly, Sylvia (Pinky) Novotney, Bill (Peggy), Ronnie (Eva), Darl (Jenny), Duane, Jim (Dee), and Pat (Yvonne) Luther. He was a favorite uncle to many nieces and nephews.
A military honors graveside service for family and friends will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, 11521 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026, in the Old Rugged Cross section, Lot 38B, Space 1. Should it rain, the service will be held in the chapel instead.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jeff Monreal Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Painesville.
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My prayers and condolences to Paul’s family. I am Paul’s next door neighbor and have been for almost 30 years! He has been the best neighbor anyone could ask for. He helped me with my yard through all those years and always kept an eye on things when I wasn’t home and/ or out of town. He was also a very kind and generous individual with a sense of humor! He will be dearly missed!
Paul was always the life of the party. I have many fond memories and fun times with Paul. I considered him my second father. He was a great man who will be truly missed. Prayes for the luther family during these difficult times. With love, Alan Sarofim 🙏🙏🙏
My love and prayers of comfort for the Luther family . Paul was a lifetime friend to us and we feel a great loss as well . From memories on Courtland Boulevard to many more memories playing canasta in Virginia , we had a rare lifetime friendship that most people don’t experience. We are thankful for all the wonderful times and laughs that we shared and wished would never have ended . Rest in peace our dear friend .
My love and prayers of comfort for the Luther family . Paul was a lifetime friend to us and we feel a great loss as well . From memories on Courtland Boulevard to many more memories playing canasta in Virginia , we had a rare lifetime friendship that most people don’t experience. We are thankful for all the wonderful times and laughs that we shared and wished would never have ended . Rest in peace our dear friend .
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Cathy Catullo
Aunt Lacey, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Mom and I are so sorry to hear of Uncle Paul’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
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