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 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 and 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 may visit Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, 405 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130 and on Monday, April 13, 2026 visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be held in Zanesville Memorial Gardens.