Paul Dunham, 86, of Darlington, passed away on April 18th, 2026 at Christian House Home Health and Assisted living in East Palestine. He was born in Darlington on April 2nd, 1940, a son of the late John “Jack” and Mary Pearl (McCowin) Dunham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: his infant sister, Carolyn Dunham, as well as John “Henny” Dunham and Kay Hughes and his step-grandson, Joseph Urgitus. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Louise (Tunno) Dunham, his children, Kimberly (Steve) Hodges and Paul (Nancy) Dunham, his step children, Tammy Littell, Terri (Jim) Cashdollar, and Jamie (Tim) Greenier, his siblings: Virginia Fawcett, Mary Grace Ferguson, Dennis Dunham and Betty Taylor, his three grandchildren, his eight step-grandchildren, his numerous step-great-grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Paul graduated from Darlington High School in 1958. He worked at McKay & Gould and then co-owned Jenkins & Dunham excavating with his brother-in-law, Keith Jenkins, for numerous years. he then drove a tri-axle truck for Ron August Trucking, retiring in 2008. Throughout his life, his loved bowling, hunting, and snowmobiling, and had a passion for his Corvette, broncos and trucks. He was also a Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates fan. Later in life, he enjoyed feeding and watching birds every day. He was sustained by the unwavering love and care of his wife, Louise over his 20-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org).

A thank you goes out to the Christian House staff enough for their love and care during this time, along with Patriot Hospice.

Friends will be received on Monday, April 20th from 3-7 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where friends will be received on Tuesday April 21st from 10 a.m. until the time of a funeral service at 11 a.m. Pastor Fritz Nelson will officiate.

Interment will take place at Duff Cemetery in Darlington.