Paul M. Silver, 88, of Stow, died Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born April 13, 1922 in Bethany, WV to James L. and Florence (Kemp) Silver. He was a WWII Army veteran, of the European Theatre. He owned and operated the Meadows Insurance Agency in Ellet until 1984. He was a member of the United Church of Christ of Kent. His family always came first, however he enjoyed fishing trips with his friends and family, golf, camping, and building homes. He is survived by his wife, Lois (Eft), whom he married on December 25, 1952; son, James (Terri) Silver of Kent; daughters, Jan (R. Richard) McIntosh of Medina and Joyce (Charles) Deptola of Aurora; grandchildren, Kelli, Rachel, Paul, Richard, John, Stephen, Matthew, Lauren, and Jack; and great granddaughter, Erin. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Kathryn; brother, Ray Silver; and sister, Norma.