Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Edward Pautienus Obituary
Born in Maizeville, where he was a longtime resident, he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna Cominsky Pautienus.
He was the former caretaker of St. Louis Cemetery and several other Frackville cemeteries for many years.
He was a member and volunteer of the former Our Lady of Siluva Catholic Church, Maizeville, maintaining the church and its properties until it closed. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Girardville.
Ed was a 1955 graduate of Gilberton High School and a 1960 graduate of Penn State with degrees in biology and secondary education. He did postgraduate work at UCLA before becoming the first Pennsylvania resident to join the Peace Corps, serving in Nigeria, West Africa, from 1961 to 1964. A former mayor of Gilberton, he was always an advocate for people in need and a caretaker for his family and friends. He was an avid Eagles fan and as a younger man enjoyed skiing, hunting and trips to various casinos and was a life member of the Continental Hose Company No. 3, Gilberton.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Robert and Joseph Pautienus.
Ed is survived by his two sisters, Bernice Schucker, New Cumberland, and Joan Carl, Tower City, also by sisters-in-law, Anna Marie Pautienus, Fayetteville, and Joan Pautienus, Frackville; nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Girardville, with the Rev. Paul Rothermel, pastor, as the celebrant. Interment will be in St. Louis Cemetery, Frackville. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of Mass on Saturday at the church. Thank you to all of Ed's doctors and nurses and all the staff of Ridgeview for their caring support. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice in memory of Ed. Sign the guest book, leave personal condolences and for further information, please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com. Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Girardville, Timothy M. Sullivan, supervisor, is in charge of arrangements.
Sign the guest book at
republicanherald.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Edward Pautienus
4 Entries
Mary Knorr
September 1, 2018
On behalf of the staff at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center I would like to express our sincerest condolences for Ed's passing. Thoughts and prayers for Ed and your entire family. We will surely miss his stories about his days in the Peace Corps
August 29, 2018
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Ed, but grateful for his service to our nation with the Peace Corps in Nigeria.
Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association
Tom STEFERO
August 28, 2018
I am very sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Ed was my classmate at Gilberton high school, playing basketball and baseball
together. We also attended Penn State together. Ed was a great friend. May he
rest in peace.
Allan Jones
August 28, 2018
Ed was a nice man who stood up for the little guy when needed May he rest in peac
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results
Make a Donation
in Edward Pautienus's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Edward Pautienus
Funeral services provided by:
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc. - Girardville403 W. Main Street, Girardville, PA 17935
How to support Edward's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Edward Pautienus's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
