Mrs. Paula Jean Mendola Stoddard, 59, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in Largo, Florida.

Born on March 8, 1964 in Buffalo, NY, Paula was a high school graduate and member of The Way Church. She also was a member of Post 721 American Legion in Buffalo, NY and Marine Corp League Detachment 402 in Elizabethtown, KY.

Survivors include her husband: David J. Stoddard; sister: Nancy O'Donnell; brothers-in-law: William E. Stoddard (Rolane), Mark Stoddard (Julie), Paul Stoddard (Vicki); sisters-in-law: Ellen Stoddard, Marie Kveen; fur babies: Gizmo, Pumkin, Steven and Bootsie. Also many nieces and nephews that she loved. Mrs. Stoddard is preceded in death by her parents and one brother-in-law: Alwin O'Donnell.

A celebration of life for Mrs. Paula Stoddard will be Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at The Way Church with Rev. Riley Shelton officiating.

Graveside services will be Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Acacia Park Cemetery in North Tonawanda, NY.

This is a courtesy of Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell.