Pauline Thoma, who worked as a reporter for The Plain Dealer for 24 years and retired in 1993, died Sunday, Feb. 8. She was 96. Her newspaper career spanned 57 years, including years at the Press. She was among the group that started the quarterly lunches for retirees. She was also treasurer of the Press Club for 21 years and inducted into its Hall of Fame.
Services will be Saturday, Feb.14. Calling hours will be 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Friday Feb. 13. at Busch Funeral Home, Fairview Park.
Here's the link to the obit: http://buschfuneral.tributes.com/obituary/read/Pauline-J.-Thoma-102176236
