Linda Paulus
April 26, 1952 ~ July 19, 2018
Linda Paulus, 66, of Madison, Ohio passed away on July 19th, 2018, at TriPoint Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on April 26, 1952, to Joseph and Sophie (Hovanec) Si(ecko)wski. Linda graduated from Jefferson Area High School in 1970, and from Kent State University with a degree in Nursing in 1984. Linda was a registered nurse for 34 years, and was also a nursing instructor at Knoedler School of Practical Nursing at the Ashtabula County JVS. During her career, she worked at a number of hospitals and nursing homes, including the former Huron Road Hospital in Cleveland, where she was a cardiac care nurse. Linda was a passionate animal lover from a very young age, and also enjoyed reading, cooking, cross-stitch, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband Gerald, whom she married on June 22, 1988; her son, Nicholas; sisters Dawn Bleau and Mary (Eli) Hostetler; nephews John (Stephanie) Bleau; Brian (Jamie) Bleau; niece Annie (Laura) Hostetler; great-nieces Lexi, Ava, Mady, and Addie; great-nephew Dylan; and many cousins. A memorial mass will take place at St. Cyprian Catholic Church, 4223 Middle Ridge Rd., Perry Ohio at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 30th. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family if desired. The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison, Ohio 44057 is assisting the family.
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I am saddened by the passing of Mrs. Paulus. I had the pleasure of learning from her vast knowledge of nursing. I will always hold a fond memory of her. I am sure she has touched so many lives throughout her nursing career. My condolences to her family at this difficult time.
We am so terribly sad to hear this and our prayers are with Linda's family. What a kind, wonderful woman she was and I had the honor of teaching with her at Knoedler. She will be missed. Kim and Larry Stoneman
You were a blessing to so many. I am thankful that you were my teacher. You were so compassionate and caring. You enriched all the lives you touched. You shared a piece of yourself with everyone you came in contact with.Prayers of comfort to your family. Gods blessing to all of you.
Linda was one of the most compassionate people that I was blessed to know in my nursing career. It was always a pleasure when she brought her Knoedler students to the inpatient units at Geneva Medical Center. Rest in peace for eternity. My prayers and sincere condolences go out to her family.
So very sorry for your loss, what an incredible human being she was, my favorite Knoedler instructor, not only did she teach “nursing skills” but she taught seeing the patient as a whole and maintaining their dignity. A quiet strength. I am the Nurse I am because of you. . .walk and sing now amongst the angels!
Thank you for encouraging me not to give up when circumstances became difficult during clinicals. Your encouraging words and kindness helped me to make it through. You helped to make me the nurse I am today, and I am grateful for having known you.
You were one of the most loving and caring people I knew, I was so blessed to have you for one of my Nursing instructors, Thank you, Love, Peace and Prayers for your family.
I am the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Rock Creek. I wish to offer my condolences on your lost. May God give you His consolation.
I was blessed to have had you as one of my nursing instructors. May you Rest In Peace. Blessings and comfort to family and friends.
I was honored to have you as a nursing instructor your wisdom and passion for nursing lives on they many students whose lives you touched. Rest easy. Prayers and love to the entire family.