Paulette Bertocci, 78 of Ellsworth, PA passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 in her home.

She was born December 18, 1946 in New Eagle, PA a daughter of the late Frank and Miss Mihalek Yurkovich.

Paulette was a 1964 graduate of Ellsworth High School and earned bachelor's and master's degree in education from California University.

As the Bentworth High school Spanish teacher for many years she was also heavily involved in many school activities. She was also a member of P.S.E.A.R.

Walking her dog in Mingo Park, horseback riding, cooking, flower gardening, snow skiing and traveling abroad were among her many hobbies.

Surviving are a son, Jason Bertocci (Kim) of Heidelberg, PA; a grandson Jacob Stauffer of Clarksville, PA; two sisters, Joann Sciulli (Joe) of Bentleyville, PA and Frances Ciprianni (Skip) of Ellsworth, PA.

Deceased is her husband, Ted Bertocci.

Funeral arrangements were private and under the direction of the Greenlee's Bentleyville Funeral Home.