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Patricia Ann Pauls, age 85, of Mars, formerly of Curtisville, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, May 12, 2026 at her home.
Born in Curtisville, PA on March 22, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Stella Tristani Tutak.
Patricia had been a floral packer at Pittsburgh Cut Flower in Gibsonia for many years. She also worked with her husband at Joe's Small Engine Repair in Mars.
A lover of the outdoors, she enjoyed watching the birds, yard work, day tripping and hunting and fishing.
Surviving are a son, Andrew J. Pauls of West Grove, PA, Joe's children, Deb Fuhr (Rich) of Slippery Rock, Michele Dickman (Doug) of Saxonburg and Jeffrey Pauls of Valencia, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph K. Pauls, who she married on March 14, 1970 and who died on April 9, 2006 and by her brother, Howard Tutak, who passed away one day after Patricia on May 13, 2026.
Friends will be received at the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc. 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA on Monday, May 18, 2026 from 4-7 PM. Services will follow at 7:00 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Jeff Lawther, officiating. A joint committal service for Patricia and her brother Howard will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Deer Creek Cemetery, Russellton Rd. Cheswick, PA. Condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.