Paula A. Erbse-McClary, 64, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born on September 21, 1958 in Columbus, OH to the late Henry and Pauline Erbse.
Paula is survived by husband of 33 years, Jerry McClary; children, Amber (Chris) Anelick, Jessica Counts, Misty (Leonard) McNeal, Tisha Erbse, Eric Erbse, James (Amanda) Erbse, Hannah McClary, Paulette (Nicko) McClary; 17 grandchildren; brothers, David Erbse and Mark Knapp and a host of family and friends.
Paula enjoyed listening to music, Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin were two of her old favorites. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by sons, Aragorn Wedemeyer, Miles McClary; sister, Sharon Enberg; brothers, Henry F. "Bud" Erbse and Douglas W. "Doug" Erbse.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from 8:00am to 11:00am at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Columbus Northeast Chapel, 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43231. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 11:00 am also at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Columbus Northeast Chapel. She will be laid to rest at Maplewood Cemetery.
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