Paula Ann (Borish) Daskivich, 75, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026. She was born in Latrobe on January 17, 1951, to the late John and Mary Jane (Bergman) Borish.
Paula devoted 35 years of her life to the Indiana Area School District, where she served with distinction as both a teacher and principal. Throughout her career, she inspired countless students, mentored fellow educators, and left a lasting impact on generations of families throughout the Indiana community. Her dedication to education, compassionate leadership, and unwavering commitment to helping others earned her the respect and admiration of colleagues, students, and friends alike.
A proud member of the Indiana community, Paula was active in numerous civic and service organizations. She was a member and past president of Alpha Delta Kappa and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Junior Women’s Civics Club of Blairsville. She believed in giving back to her community and formed lifelong friendships through her service and volunteerism.
Paula found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved baking, cooking, reading, listening to music, and watching her favorite television shows and movies. She was known for her kind heart, warm smile, and remarkable ability to listen without judgment. Above all, she treasured time spent with her extended family, especially Liana, making memories, whose love and companionship brought her great happiness.
Surviving Paula is her devoted husband of 50 years, Thomas A. Daskivich; brother-in-law Dennis Daskivich of Indiana; sister-in-law Sally Daskivich of Indiana; cousin George (Shirley) Boros of Blairsville; members of the extended Borish and Kundla families; and numerous cherished friends.
In addition to her parents, Paula was preceded in death by her son, William John Lewis; her first husband, William Lewis; and her brother, Ronald Borish.
Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and from 5:00 pm until the time of a blessing service at 7:00 p.m. at the Donahue-Tylinski Funeral Home, Inc. (formerly Bowser-Minich Funeral Home).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Paula’s memory to the Chevy Chase Community Center, 640 North Fifth Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701, or to the Parkinson’s Foundation. (www.parkinsons.org)
The family wishes to thank everyone whose kindness, prayers, and support have provided comfort during this difficult time. Paula’s legacy of kindness, service, education, and love for her family and community will continue to live on in the many lives she touched.
To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.donahuetylinski.com.
