Paul Richard Ochran
formerly of Brownsville
Paul Richard Ochran went home to be with his Lord, peacefully, surrounded by loved ones Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Paul was 93 and passed away in Lehigh Acres, Fla., where he resided for the last 37 years. He was born May 19, 1933 in Brownsville, the son of the late Michael and Mary Kelley Ochran of Brownsville. He moved to Ohio and raised a family for years before moving to Florida.
Paul worked at TRW as a quality control supervisor until he retired to Florida in 1988. He worked with his wife, Clara on many different projects. He loved spending time with his children. He was a member of the Veterans Association.
Paul served in the Army during the Korean War.
One of the family’s favorite memories of Paul was he always had a full ham, spaghetti or stuffed green peppers ready at any time of the day for company. He liked gardening and loved to watch things grow.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Guman Ochran; his daughter, Michelle; his brothers, Eugene, Michael (Vern), Andrew, and Bernard; and sister, Veronica Zeok (Al).
He is survived by his children, Paula Massey, Joyce Graskemper (Tom), Sonya Weinschreider (Tony), Michelle Claire, and Mellissa Justice (Keith). He also had many nieces and nephews, including Cheryl, who stayed close to him; his grandchildren, Jacob, Kylee, Blake, Amber, Rosie (Mark), Kelly (J.R), Tommy (Charlotte), Everette, Christine, Toni Ann (Ryan), Rachel (James), Seth; as well as 19 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park Street, Brownsville, PA 15417, Wednesday, June 3, from 4 to 8 p.m., and Thursday, June 4, until a Prayer Service at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in The Historic Church of St. Peter, with the Rev. Fr. Efren Ambre officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.
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