Paula M. Smith, 59, of Bolivar Drive, Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born August 9, 1964, in Bradford, she was the daughter of Patricia (Bednar) Smith, of Bradford, and the late Alfred E. “Ed” Smith, who died February 2, 2014.

She was a 1982 graduate of Bradford Area High School and had attended the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.

Paula was employed at Zippo Manufacturing Company for 35 years.

Paula was formerly a bowler and bowled in the Thursday Night Ladies League and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and former season ticket holder.

She was a member of St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Paula loved collecting anything to do with lighthouses and Coca Cola memorabilia. She also spent a lot of time doing her favorite hobby, reading.

Surviving in addition to her mother Pat, are three brothers, Ronald F. (Leslie) Smith, of Bradford, Donald J. (Cindy) Smith, and Keith E.  Smith, all of Bradford, five nephews, Tyler (Ray Yankey) Smith, Rob Smith, Brian Smith, Danny (Paola) Smith, and Anthony Smith.

Private services for the family will be held at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. with Fr. Jim Gutting, Senior Associate of St. St. Francis Church officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

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

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com