Sandra Jean Paulus, 73, of Catasauqua, died March 1, 2026, at Riverton Nursing Home. She was the wife of Dale M. Paulus for 52 years.

Born in Coatesville, she was a daughter of the late Jasper L. and Emma Jean (Moore) Covington.

She was a 1970 graduate of Southern Lehigh High School and attended Northampton Community College in 2013, studying interior design.

She worked at Hess’s Department Store, Allentown, and later owned her own home decorating business for more than 30 years.

She helped tutor those learning English as a second language and volunteered with the Birthright Center of the Lehigh Valley. She helped with the Catasauqua High School marching band parents and served as a leader for both Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Craig Stephen and wife Amy; two daughters, Caryn Lee White and husband Chad and Kellie Ann Sabitus and husband Christopher; four grandchildren, Jacob, Emmalee, Kaitlyn and Aidan; three sisters, Michele Fallstich, Terry Shelly and Beth Ann Miller and husband William; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.