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Paula Kaub Obituary

Paula Marie (Koltis) Kaub, 61, Archbald, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side, Tuesday, at home after a 21-year courageous battle with cancer. Her husband of 39 years is William E. Kaub Jr.

Born Sunday, July 31, 1955, in Peckville, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Anthony and Anna S. Dobrowolski Koltis. Paula was a 1973 graduate of Valley View High School and a 1975 graduate of Keystone Junior College with an associate degree in medical transcription. Before retirement, she was a data extraction specialist with Moses Taylor Hospital, later known as Commonwealth Hospital. She was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Archbald, where she was a wedding coordinator. Paula loved traveling with Bill, especially her trips to Israel, Italy and cruising to throughout the Caribbean.

Paula is also survived by her sons, Bradley, Dickson City; and Eric and wife, Melissa, Dunmore; her daughter, Jennifer and husband, Daniel, Bushkill; and the light of her life, granddaughter Veronica S. Shiner, Bushkill; brother, Gerald and wife, Sheila Koltis, Peckville; sisters, Andrea and husband, Michael Spataro, Archbald; Annette Koltis Novak, Jefferson Twp.; and Mary Ellen and husband, Kevin Gaffney, Throop; her father and mother-in-law, William E. Sr. and Mary Kaub, Throop.

Paula was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Edward Novak Sr.

Paula's family wishes to sincerely acknowledge her oncologist Dr. Heim, the radiologists at Advanced Imaging and also the infusion staff at Commonwealth Health for the many years of expert care. In addition, Paula was continuously supported by her amazing friends and loving family throughout her fight.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, 9:30 a.m. at Christ the King Parish, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 429 Church Street, Archbald, with the interment to follow at the church cemetery.

Family and friends may call Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St., Archbald. For online condolences, directions or flowers, please visit www.rapochfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Scranton Times on Apr. 26, 2017.

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Marianne Lukus

May 8, 2017

Dear Bill, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. This life changing event is a strange ride of emotional ups and downs. It's a difficult adjustment, try to stay close to your family and friends to get through it.

May 3, 2017

Extending deepest of sympathy to the entire family. Paula will surely be missed. In love and light. Holly Hans

Kimberly Granville-Wester

May 2, 2017

So sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories from when we were kids and we would be at Grandma's house at Christmas time and going to your mom's house to visit great gramma
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JoAnne Kelly

April 27, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

April 27, 2017

I am very sorry for the loss of such a great lady. I will miss her.

Thea Vispi Snyder

April 26, 2017

Bill, Jennifer, Brad, and Eric, I am truly sorry for your loss. Paula was an amazing courageous woman that adored and loved you all so very much. Cherish your memories of her and carry on the light that she left in all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Cathy Murphy

April 26, 2017

Dear Bill and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Paula's passing. May you find comfort in your cherished memories. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Meg and Mike Swantek

April 26, 2017

Dear Bill and Your Beautiful Family,

We were so truly sorry to learn of Paula's passing. The love you all had for her was easy for everyone to see. We pray for you to be strong in the days ahead. May she dance with the angels and watch over you until you are all together again.

kathy& Ron Oliver

April 26, 2017

We are so sorry for the passing of Paula our prayers are with you and the family>

Niki McDonald

April 26, 2017

So sorry for your loss Eric, Melissa and the entire Kaub family.

Sharon Wagner

April 26, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Paula's passing. She was a wonderful person and an inspiration to all of us that knew her. My thoughts and prayers to all of her family and friends!

Mary Kasper

April 26, 2017

So terribly sorry for your loss

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