Paul Kenneth McCauley II

Published October 28, 2025 - 2:38 p.m. Modified November 6, 2025 - 10:00 a.m.

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Paul Kenneth McCauley II, “Gooner,” 52, of Carrollton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.

He was born Sept. 10, 1973, in Dennison to Paul Kenneth McCauley and Carol Ann Bell McCauley.

In his younger years, he enjoyed spending time with family while gathering at the Vets Club, where he played softball with many friends and brothers.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, Paul Kenneth McCauley; mother, Carol Ann Bell McCauley; and brother, Mark Burrows.

He is survived by his children, Brandon McCauley of Weirton, West Virginia, and Derrick McCauley of Carrollton; siblings, Chris (Jeanie) McCauley of New Philadelphia, Jeff (Jodie) McCauley of Carrollton, and Pebbles Kovacik of Buckingham, Florida; and many other family members who will cherish the good memories shared over the years.

A celebration of life will be held Nov. 2, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Dellroy Hall in Dellroy.

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Cremation arrangements were handled by Heritage Cremation & Burial Society, 330-875-5770.

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