Paula Cales Axten was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world on May 9, 2023 surrounded by her family in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
Paula was the sixth child born to Carl and Florence Cales on September 15, 1953 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. She is preceded in death by her parents as well as her sister Marlene Persichitti. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Melissa (Mothes) Cooper of Ocala, Florida and son Charles Mothes of Allenstown, New Hampshire. She will be missed by her beloved grandchildren; Emma Steinmeyer, Nathan Mothes, Jacob Mothes and Blake Mothes.
She is also survived by ten brothers and sisters: Carol Robey and Helen Carroll (Jack) of Ft. Myers, Florida; Nancy Shelton (Jim) of Lohman, Missouri; Cynthia Quiring (Kevin) of North Olmstead, Ohio; Holly Ritchey, Renee Mehalik (Matt), Michele Forcina, James Cales (Debra) and Daniel Cales (Belinda) of Tower Hill #2, Pennsylvania and Kevin Cales (Jodie) of Simpsonville, South Carolina; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Paula loved to travel to Walt Disney World and collect items from the theme parks. It was her home away from home.
In lieu of a service, a private celebration of life will be held. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.