Paula M. Swope, 77, of Lebanon, passed away on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Cedar Haven. She was the wife of the late Gene Swope.
Born in Lebanon on Oct. 5, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John and Pauline (Fertig) Watson.
Paula was a member of the Albright Center in Lebanon. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching animal shows on TV and visiting Roots Market.
She is survived by her daughter, Bobbi, wife of Paul Kempest, of Akron; brothers, Frank G. (Jean) Watson, of Avon, Tom (Beverly) Bross, of Palmyra, and Grant “Butch”; and grandchildren, Matt and Renee.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Clair; and sisters, Beverly A. Watson and June Rowe.
Services will be at the convenience of the family.