Paula E. Smith

Paula E. Smith, 83, of Republic, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at her residence.

Paula was born on November 21, 1941 in Norton, OH, to the late James and Grace (Main) Bonham. She married Frank O. Webster and they later divorced.

Survivors include her two sons, Doug Bonham of Lima, Nick Webster of Bloomville, two daughters, Renae Caswell of Tiffin and Amber Gibson of Kentucky, eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Paula worked at the Bloomville Truck Stop and was a custodian at Seneca East School in Republic. She enjoyed cooking, baking and painting.

Paula was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, Jim, Bob, Denny, Sunny, Richard and Elwon Bonham and two sisters, Leah Vick and Dorothy Ohl.

There will no funeral services for Paula held at this time. The Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home in Bloomville is assisting the family with their arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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