Paula J. DeRush Obituary
We announce the death of Paula J. DeRush of Swanton, Ohio, who passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 78. Paula will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paula J. DeRush to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Woods and Ruth Woods (Bartlebaugh); her daughter Vicki Woods; her stepson Larry Johnson; and her grandchildren, Crystal, April and Larry Jr..
She is survived by: her husband Larry; her sister Patricia Woods; her daughter-in-law Holly Johnson; her grandchildren, Jacklyn, Anthony (Hayley) and Reba (Ant); her great grandchildren, Destiny, Isaac, Alicia and Sage; her great great grandchildren, Blair and Pheobe; her niece Sherri Kish; her nephews, Brian Swider, Jack Fisher, Jeremy Tomsek and Ben Ramirez; her great-niece Abbigail; and her great-nephew Dustin Kish.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 1st 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Newcomer Funeral Home (4752 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH 43614). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 2nd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
