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George Henry Tombow
1936 2026

George Henry Tombow

July 17, 1936 — February 20, 2026

North Lawrence

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George H. Tombow, 89, of North Lawrence, passed away, February 20, 2026.

George was born July 17, 1936, in Massillon, OH, to the late Harry and Celeste Tombow. He was a 1954 graduate of Massillon High School. In 1961, George married his partner in life of 53 years, the late Margaret Tombow (McElwain). He retired from Timken Roller Bearing as a Machinist after 30+ years of service. George enjoyed all Ohio sports, as well as hunting and fishing. In his sons’ youth, he coached several of their baseball teams. George was known for being a social butterfly, with many friends whom he enjoyed, and always found a way to provide acts of kindness for others.

George is survived by his three children, Kelly (Kenneth) Steiner, Patrick (Joleen) Tombow, and John Tombow; grandchildren Lindsey (Grisha) Temnykh, Ashley (Robert) Rasche, Alexander Tombow, Blakely (Courtney) Tombow, and Reid Tombow; and five great grandchildren.

In addition to his loving wife and parents, George is preceded in death by his siblings Eugene Tombow and Johanna Hall.

Per George’s request, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11 AM – 1 PM, at Paquelet Funeral Home, 1100 Wales Rd. NE, Massillon, OH, where a Celebration of Life will promptly follow at 1 PM. Private inurnment will take place in East Greenville Cemetery at a later date. In George’s memory, donations may be made to the Aultman Foundation, ATTN: Hospice.

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1100 Wales Rd NE, Massillon, OH 44646

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