Paula S. Boetcher

Paula S. Boetcher, 69, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 4, 2026. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on November 29, 1956 to Charles E. and late Mona Jean Boetcher.

She was a sales associate for K-mart with over 20 years of service and later retired from the Gap Distribution Center. Paula was a member of the Sixth Avenue Global Methodist Church, Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, and was an avid bowler.

Paula is survived by her father, Charles “Gene” Boetcher of Lancaster; nieces and a nephew April, Misty, Scott, Lakota, Kyli, and Cassidy; nine great nieces and nephews; aunts, Shirley Shipley of Roseville, Mary Krouskoupf of Zanesville, Marcia Taylor of Philo and Pam Taylor of Roseville.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mona Jean Boetcher; and a brother, Kenny Boetcher.

Friends and family may call from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N. COLUMBUS STREET, LANCASTER and from 11:00 A.M. until time of service starting at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, April 13, 2026 at BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE. Paula will be laid to rest at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery.

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