Paula Joan Shumaker

Paula Joan Shumaker, 71, of Greensburg died Saturday September 7,2024 at home. She was born January 10,1953 in Jacksonville, Fl, a daughter of the late Paul Kingston and Joan Gardner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers Greg Byers and Paul Kingston and her first husband Edward Smiley. Paula retired from the USPS where she worked as a letter sorter and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Irwin. She loved attending the concerts in St. Clair Park, especially oldies music and spending time with her family. Surviving are her husband Jim Shumaker of Greensburg, children Tullyne Turnbull (Eric) of Greensburg, Jason Smiley (Elaine) of SC, and Edward Smiley (Ashley) of Greensburg; step-children Veronica Michleski (Keith) of Wexford, Theresa Whitefield (Kevin) of Penn, Lisa Sherin (James) of Greensburg and Michael Shumaker of Greensburg; siblings David Kingston (Terrance) of Pittsburgh, Rebecca Tenant (Barry) of Fl and Robert Kingston of TN; grandchildren Corey, Elyse, Culin, Ethan, Cole, Sean, Nolan, Abigial and Jacob; step-grandchildren Samantha, James, Nathan, Jason, Rose, Jeremy and Christina; 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday September 11th from 4-8PM in the Mason-Gelder Funeral Home, Inc. 201 N. First St. Jeannette Pa. Private interment will take place at Westmoreland County Memorial Park. Paulas family would like to express gratitude to Bridges Hospice and to her loving caregivers Tracey, Karen, Jennifer and Tiffany. Donations may be made to www.bridgeshospice.org.