Paul L., Steward, age 63 of Canton, Ohio passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center from a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Paul was born in Canton, Ohio on February 5,1962 to the late Louise Bryant.

He was a graduate of GlenOak High School. He worked for many years at the Hall of Fame Fitness Center, where he trained many athletes to achieve their running, weight loss, or marathon training goals.

In addition to his mother, Paul was preceded in death by his sister Peggy D. Bryant, his brothers Cleveland Bryant and Maurice Steward. He is survived by his sisters Patricia Bryant, and Kathy Steward, and his brother Michael Steward; sister-in-law Gloria Jean Bryant (Cleve), nephews Rodney and C. Kyle Bryant, and great niece Jasmin Bryant.

Paul will be remembered for his many races, marathon running (2016 Boston Marathon), and his avid love for The Ohio State Buckeye football team. Though Paul has left this world, may he run strong in the next.