Pauline Georgagis Croussouloudis – Monessen
Pauline Georgagis Croussouloudis, formerly of Monessen, died peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2019, at age 87 at the Masonic Village in Sewickley. She was the beloved wife of John Peter Croussouloudis and the mother of Mary Ellen (Jerry) Countouris of Forest Hills, Joan (Mark) Davin-Hummel of Mount Lebanon, Paula (Daniel) Borsch of Munhall, and Angie (Brian) Fitzpatrick of Cranberry Township. Born in Monessen, Pauline grew up in Stockdale. She was a lifelong member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Monessen, where she met her husband John. Last October they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Pauline was a graduate of Charleroi High School and the Douglas School of Business. Her first job was with Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. From 1959 to 2007, Pauline and John owned and operated Keystone Bakery with outlets in Monessen, Belle Vernon, Charleroi and Monongahela. Pauline applied her strong organizational skills to bring about efficient production planning and scheduling at the bakery. Pauline was an active member of the local community. She was a co-owner of the Gift Gallery and Toy Parade stores in the Monessen Mini Mall. She served on the Board of Directors of Monongahela Valley Hospital. In her spare time, Pauline enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, meeting with monthly Card Club friends, taking bridge lessons and spending time with her family. Pauline was a lifelong avid reader and completed reading several novels in the past few months. In addition to her husband and four daughters, Pauline is survived by 11 beautiful grandchildren: Malamo (Matthew) Countouris-Hensley, Peter J. Davin, Paula (Isaac) Countouris-Feitler, John (Kirstie) Fitzpatrick, James Fitzpatrick, Alexander Davin, Katherine Davin, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Michael Borsch, Nicholas Borsch and Margaret Fitzpatrick. Pauline is also survived by her brother, J. James (Judy) Georgagis; sister, Mary (Stephen) Kladakis; sister, Phyllis (Louis) Countouris; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Kady Georgagis; and a brother, Johnny. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to RHOME FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1209 Grand Blvd., Monessen, where friends and family will be welcomed 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2019. A Trisagion service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday. There will also be visitation at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, followed by 10:30 a.m. funeral services with Father Constantine (Dean) Kokanos officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery, Monessen. Memorial donations may be made to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 1207 Grand Blvd., Monessen, PA 15062. May her memory be eternal.
