Paula L. Criss age 61 a resident of Perry, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at Hospice of the Western Reserve Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio.

Born August 7, 1945 in to Lucille E (Faust) & Charles W Barton.

Married Howard Criss in Painesville, Ohio on May 22, 1995.

Mrs. Criss was a graduate of Madison High School. During the time of 1993-2006 she assisted her husband as Office Manager in his welding business ?Howard?s Welding?. Paula enjoyed gardening and most of all she loved to help others.

She is survived by her husband Howard Criss of Perry; Daughters Stephanie Cola of Cleveland, Katherine Stecki of Cleveland; Charlene Spuhler of Willoughby; Sons Raymond Maressa of Painesville, James Maressa of Columbus and Paul Criss of Painesville; 9 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren; Sister Alice Sheppard and her Brother David Barton.

She was preceded in death by her Stepson, Wayne E. Criss

Friends will be received 4-6:00 pm with a service at 6:00pm Saturday, June 2, 2007 at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio.

Pastor Mel Chandler of South Madison Bible Baptist Church will be officiating.

Contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 2331 E. 59th Street, Cleveland, OH 44104.