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Feb
26
Visitation
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
St. John Vianney Church
7575 Bellflower Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
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26
Service
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
St. John Vianney Church
7575 Bellflower Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
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26
Interment
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
All Souls Cemetery
10366 Chardon Rd, Chardon, OH 44024
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Fioritto Funeral ServiceOnly 6 days left for delivery to next service.
Paula Sears Obituary
Paula M. Sears, age 70, born January 23, 1956 in Paducah, Kentucky to Richard and Mary Sears (both deceased), loving sister of J. Michael (wife Donna), David (wife Carolyn) and Jane Navin (husband William, deceased) and the following deceased: Joseph (wife Virginia) and Thomas, beloved aunt of Michelle Federico (husband James Jr.), Bradley Sears (wife Elizabeth), Thomas Navin, Michael Sears, Jonathen Sears and Erin Navin-Shults (husband Casey), great aunt of Kaitlynn, James, Cora, Abygaile, Madeline, Ryan, Clara and Margo Elizabeth.
Paula retired as Director of Steamboat Central Reservations in Steamboat Springs, Colorado where she worked for 30+ years. She was a boss, mentor and friend to many, leading with strength, intelligence and grace. She loved to cook, travel and enjoyed fine wine and food.
Family and Friends are invited to gather for Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 am Thursday, February 26, 2026 at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Rd., Mentor, OH 44060 WHERE FRIENDS MAY CALL THURSDAY FROM 10:30 AM TO 11:30 AM. Interment will follow at All Souls Cemetery.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
26
Visitation
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
St. John Vianney Church
7575 Bellflower Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
26
Service
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
St. John Vianney Church
7575 Bellflower Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
26
Interment
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
All Souls Cemetery
10366 Chardon Rd, Chardon, OH 44024
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Fioritto Funeral ServiceOnly 6 days left for delivery to next service.