Paula R. Maynes

age 54 of Mt. Lebanon, passed away Tuesday March 10, 2015 with her family at her side. Loving daughter of William J, and Dorothy (Dobbins) McLay. Loving wife of Robert A. Smith for 17 years. Beloved mother of William Alden Maynes. Stepmother of Margot B. Smith and Eric S. Smith. Sister of Karen (Gary) Sauteben and Leslie Velicky. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Paula graduated from CMU's Architecture Program and worked for several architectural firms before starting Maynes Associates Architects for the past 20+ years. She served two terms on the AIA Pittsburgh Board of Directors and two terms on the AIA PA Board of Directors. She was the President of AIA Pittsburgh in 2008. She was the Secretary of the AIA PA Board in 2012. She chaired the Government Affairs committee in 2010 and 2011. She was the Chair of the Western PA Construction Legislative Council from 6/2010 to 7/2011. Paula was a member of the local Sierra Club and spoke for Earth Day event. Her interest in sustainability was reflected in both her architectural designs and environmental activities. She mentored new architect graduates and worked as a panel judge in the Architect program at CMU.