Paula M. Nutter, 89, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 3, 1934 a daughter of the late Paul C. Bougher and Katherine V. Reid Fulton. She was a graduate of Steubenville High School and a member of Wintersville Methodist Church. Her other memberships include Women’s Aglow, Woodland Garden Club, Wintersville Woman’s Club, and Steel Valley Antique Car Club.

A wife, mother, and homemaker, Paula was active in church activities, and singing in the choir, loved gardening, wildlife, especially birds, snow in the winter, playing cards, road trips in her husband’s antique car, and Reba McEntire music.

Paula was preceded in death by her two husbands William D. Hardey and Jack L. Nutter, infant son Mark Hardey, siblings Virginia Smith and James Bougher.

Paula is survived by her daughter Valerie (David) Schayes; sons William (Denise) Hardey, James (Kate) Hardey, and Brian Hardey; stepson Thomas (Pamela) Nutter; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law Beth Hardey and brother Michael Bougher.

Private services will be held at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home with burial to follow at Fort Steuben Burial Estates.

The family wishes to thank the following: her wonderful and compassionate caregivers Anita, Lisa and Kelsey; Dr. John Figel & Staff; A&B Pharmacy Staff and Valley Hospice.