Paula Ann Spring, 64, of Allentown, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard W. Buchwald Sr.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on Oct. 16, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth J. and Majorie (Hall) Spring.

Surviving is a son, Kenneth R. Escolopio, husband of Farrah, of Allentown; a stepson, Rick W. Buchwald Jr., husband of Helene, of Bel Air, Maryland; a stepdaughter, Shayne Buchwald-Nickoles, of Westminster, Maryland; a brother, Jeffrey Spring, of Maryland; eight grandchildren, Anthony, Lauren, Aidan, Kristin, William, Declan, Finnegan, and Lochlan; a great-grandchild, Axelle; and her fur babies, Joey, Bella, Chanel, and Gummy Bear.

A public visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 618 E. Main St., Annville, PA 17003. Funeral Services will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Funeral Home. Interment will be held at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Paula was a dedicated animal lover, often fostering and pet sitting for friends and family, and always advocated for the humane treatment of animals. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Lehigh County, 640 Dixon N. St., Allentown, PA 18103, https://lehighvalleyhumanesociety.org/onetime in her memory.

Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, Annville is handling arrangements.