Paula Jo Friend Obituary
The passing of Paula Jo Friend of Cumberland, Maryland occurred on July 7, 2026. Paula, born on July 13, 1943, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paula Jo Friend to show support.
She was predeceased by: her father Paul McCusker; her significant other James "Jimmy" O. Friend; her siblings-in-law, Bill Friend, Sam Friend, Henry Black, Bill Kiser, Joe Bishop, Carolyn Gaus and Ilene Bridges; her nephew Van Gaus; Jim and Shirley McCullough.
She is survived by: her children, James P. Friend, Sr. (Krista) and Brenda Friend-Knippenberg (John); her siblings, Cynthia Black, Millie Bishop and Joe McCusker; her siblings-in-law, Ann Friend, Linda Friend, Ed Gaus and Wes Bridges; her grandchildren, James P. Friend, Jr. (Latishia), Sarah Thomas (Alex), Joe Thomas (Alesha), Maddie Matrey and Curtis Matrey; and her great grandchildren, Grace, Carter, JoJo, Mick, Lennon, Alivia, Rhylan, Lucas and Victoria.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fort Hill Scholarship Fund - James Friend Memorial Scholarship (soon to be renamed the James and Paula Friend Memorial Scholarship) https://ctfinc.fcsuite.com.
