PAULINE "POLLY" WATKINS, 94, of Sidney, passed away at 8:05 A.M. Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Ohio Living Dorothy Love. She was born on May 6, 1932 in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of the late Reuben and Charlotte (Hicks) Aschenbach. On June 28, 1952 she married Thomas "Tom" Watkins, who survives along with three children, Marianne (Joseph) Antram of Lewistown, OH, Mark (Susannah) Watkins of Lander, WY, and Sarah (Rick) Steenrod of Sidney, OH; son-in-law, Joel Menapace; nine grandchildren, Stephanie Blake, Christina Kaderly, Angela (David) Dennison, Denise (Gregg) Johnson, Meagan (Rob) Hoyt, Melanie (Brad) Ingraham, Reuben (Rhiann) Watkins, Kathryn (Jesse) Maust, and Blake (Carly) Steenrod; fifteen great-grandchildren, Pippa, Evelyn, Calliana, Dru, Layla, Henry, Eden, Luke, Charlotte, Callahan, Maya, Lydia, Poppy, Lucy, and Birdie; one sister, Eleanor Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan Menapace; and three siblings, Charlotte Fogt, Roger Aschenbach, and David Aschenbach. Polly was a 1950 graduate of Sidney High School and attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She retired from Sidney City Schools, where she worked as a librarian and secretary, and volunteered for many years at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She was also a member of the Charity League of Shelby County. Polly was a member of the Old Biddies Bridge Club and enjoyed playing all kinds of card games. Known affectionately as the “Hallmark Card Lady,” she thoughtfully sent cards to family and friends for countless occasions. She was also a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed signing in the choir. Above all, Polly’s greatest joy was her family. She treasured spending time with them and was the organizer behind many family gatherings at state parks over the years. She especially enjoyed doting on her grandchildren and supporting them at their sporting events and activities whenever she could. Polly was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by her family, church family, and many friends. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11 A.M. in the Amos Chapel at Ohio Living Dorothy Love with Pastor Barb Sayler officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Point Cemetery. Visitation will be at Amos Chapel from 10 A.M. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church or to Ohio Living Dorothy Love Life Care Fund in Pauline's memory. Condolences may be expressed to family at (www.cromesfh.com).