YOUNGSTOWN - Paula J. Bilka, 61, of the city's south side, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, Aug. 6, 2017.

Paula was born May 2, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Laura Davidowski Bilka, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1974 graduate of Wilson High School, and graduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in dental hygiene. Paula worked locally as a dental hygienist, and then worked for the past four years with Comfort Keepers Home Health Care.

Paula leaves two sisters, Laura (Daniel) Dull of Austintown and Janet (Jim) Majirsky of Tampa, Fla.; her fiancé, John Bracaglia of Youngstown; several nieces and nephews, including Jessie, Rachel, and Kenny; great-nieces, Natalie and Ripley; great-nephews, Kenny, Jack, and Brody; and her canine companion, Stella.

There are no calling hours, and private services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown.