Obituaries
November 14, 2023

Paula M. Painter Belle Vernon, formerly of Monessen

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Paula M. Painter, 63, of Belle Vernon, formerly of Monessen, passed away on Nov. 13, 2023, in Harmon House of Mt. Pleasant. Paula was born in Charleroi on May 11, 1960, a daughter of the late Hope Guth. She was a member of the Salvation Army and enjoyed bingo, video games, cooking and watching cooking shows. Surviving are her husband, Ronald G. Painter; daughter, Rachel Painter; nephew, Joshua Painter; and her brother-in-law, Gary Painter. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Anna Guth; uncle­, Alphonso Guth; and aunts, Noreen Gilester and Aby Guth. A celebration of Paula’s life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at the Mon Valley Salvation Army Citadel in Donora. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC., 1209 Grand Blvd., Monessen. Online condolences may be conveyed to the Painter family at www.rhomefuneralhome.com

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