Obituaries

Paula Jo Weaver, 73, of Bromley, lovingly known to all as PJ, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 14, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she lived a life full of passion, compassion, and creativity, touching the hearts of everyone she met.

PJ dedicated herself to her family and her work, serving as a cafeteria worker with Bromley Elementary and the Kenton County School District, where her warm smile and kind spirit greeted countless children each day. She had a boundless love for her family, being a devoted sports mom who filled her children’s lives with laughter and support. Her commitment to nurturing them extended far beyond the field.

Paula’s many hobbies included baking, ceramics, and a love for crafting, as well as a great talent for sewing, often making clothing for her children, leaving a legacy of hand-made treasures that her family will cherish forever.

Her faith was an essential part of her life, as a proud member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Bromley. The warmth of her spirit and her kind-hearted nature resonated deeply within the community, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

PJ is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Donald R. Weaver of Bromley; daughter Kelly Jo Snyder of Bromley; son, Donald L. Weaver, along with his wife, Shelly, and grandson, Barrett of Ft. Mitchell; her siblings, Trisha Chaney of Columbus, OH; April Ware of Covington, KY; and Curtis Brown of Cincinnati, OH.

She is preceded in death by her mother Betty Brown (McGinnis), father Harlan Brown, and her siblings Bob, Bill, Martha, and Pat.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 10:00 AM until the hour of Service at 11:30 AM all in Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, 316 Elm Street, Ludlow, KY.

Interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill, Kentucky.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Paula Jo Weaver, a beacon of love and creativity, will be profoundly missed but forever remembered in the hearts of her family and friends. Her legacy of kindness and her dedication to family will continue to inspire those she leaves behind.