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Paula A. West, 68

January 15, 2021

Paula A. West, 68, of Lancaster passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Fred and Edna (Bartch) Horner. She was the wife of John West with whom she shared over 45 years of marriage.

She was a 1970 graduate of Penn Manor High School and later attended Millersville University and the Harrisburg Polyclinic School of Nursing. Paula worked as a registered nurse for many years.

Paula was an active member of Grace Community Church in Willow Street where she enjoyed bible study. She also enjoyed gardening, photography and poetry.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter, Tamara West and son, Jason West both of Lancaster; sister, Sherry Sommerville wife of Alan of Camp Hill, PA; brother, Barry Horner of Lancaster and two nephews, James and Bill.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St, Millersville, PA 17551. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Family and friends will be received from 10-11AM at the funeral home on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Paula’s memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

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Condolences to the Family

February 08, 2021

John:   I am very sorry to learn of Paula’s passing.   My sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family.   Bob Hess

January 24, 2021

John, I was so sorry to read of Paula’s passing. Please know you and your family are my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you at this as difficult time.
JOHN WITWER

January 23, 2021

Dear John & Family, We are sending out deepest sympathies and prayers to you for the loss of Paula.  We have fond memories of her from years ago at Hambright & the Cub Scouts that our son Chris was in with Jason.  So sorry for your loss.
Linda & George Elko

January 21, 2021

Sending my sympathy to your family John.  I knew Paula from Hartz and loved her smile and courage.  She was an example to all of us.  I wanted you to know how much I recognized your loving care of Paula.  I  remembered how much she wanted to stay at home with you and happy to see that goal was achieved.
Eileen Swavely

January 20, 2021

Sorry for your loss John. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Karen flick

January 19, 2021

Paula was a warm and caring person who always had a smile and kind words for everyone.  She will be missed.  Our thoughts and prayers are with your family on your loss.  May you find comfort in the the love and support of family and friends.
The Ziegler family

January 19, 2021

Sorry to hear Paula has joined her parents 
I’m praying as you adjust to your great loss
paula is my cousin  Her father Fred , my mother Lois were siblings.  Love you all
Judy & Larry Poponak
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January 19, 2021

Very sorry to hear of Paula passing.  Our condolences to john and children and sherry and Barry and family. You are all in our prayers. 
Larry&Holly Addleman

January 19, 2021

To John West and all of Paula’s family:
Lee and I were so sorry to learn of Paula’s death this week. She was such a lovely, funny, interesting person. We met her at Hartz, where we all “enjoyed” exercising together several times a week. Sitting together on the elliptical machines, we pedaled like crazy (and never went anywhere!). All of her fellow gym rats loved chatting with Paula. We also shared some wonderful bird stories. She always had news of different birds she had seen, and we often watched the ones just outside the windows of Hartz.
We have truly missed our friend Paula, especially since the pandemic. Our hearts go out to her family and friends. She was a remarkable woman.
Amy and Lee Dmitzak

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Friday, January 22, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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441 North George Street
Millersville, PA 17551
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