Paul Henry Althouse, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Pataskala, Ohio on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 23,2024. Paul was born to Paul Henry Sr. and Meda Althouse (nee Krieger) in Los Angeles, California on July 19, 1950. He grew up in New Jersey and Charleston, South Carolina. He graduated from the College of Charleston.
Paul is survived by his wife, Terry L Althouse (nee Bach), daughter Amber Nicole Snyder and spouse Fran Vucci, son Tomus Clinton Althouse and partner Danny Hernandez, stepdaughter Shannon A Barniskis and spouse Michael Barniskis, stepdaughter Ambyr C Crawford and spouse Ather Bensaifi, sister Joan Mastrogiacomo, eight grandchildren one great grandson, and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and sister Nan Cameron, and brother-in-law- Sam Mastrogiacomo.
Paul retired from Franklin County Jobs & Family services as IT administrator. Paul’s passion, beyond family and friends, was MUSIC. He was an accomplished guitarist, composer, and writer. Paul performed with several bands over the decades including High Steaks and Free Mountain Standstill in Charleston, S C where they often opened for top-tier acts such as Atlanta Rhythm Section and Allman Brothers. He continued his musical career upon moving to Ohio. In 2019 Paul and Free Mountain Standstill were inducted into the Lowcountry Music Hall of Fame in Charleston, SC. He has collaborated with his wife, Terry, on new musical works and has been creating YouTube videos with music from his career, past and present, including several original works. Paul enjoyed travelling and long drives, providing his witty banter among family and friends, and his beloved dog, Tao.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 29th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Kauber-Fraley Funeral Home at 289 S. Main Street Pataskala, OH.
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