Pauline Edna Costello

1927 - 2018

Pauline Edna Costello (nee Miller) of Broomall, age 91, passed away July 14, 2018 under the care of Crossroads Hospice, after living a good, full life. She was born in Philadelphia on January 17th, 1927 to Adele (Henry) and Russel C. Miller. Pauline was the youngest of 6 children. She married in 1947 and had four children with her husband Frank. She lived in the home where she raised her family for over 60 years. She was a bookkeeper for various individuals and businesses. She worked as a Office Manager and Bookkeeper for S. Heineman Imports/Exports. She was an avid skier for many years and skied American and foreign destinations. Her other hobbies included watching PBS, reading, playing cards, painting and woodcarvings. She was a member of the William Rush Woodcarvers Club and won awards for her wood carvings. She was a strong, active, and independent world traveler who enjoyed her life. Her granddaughters and great grandchildren were a source of joy. Her great-grandchildren looked forward to a yearly birthday card from “Great” with a cash gift equal to their age plus one to grow on. She is survived by her four children Pauline Kishkis (Bob), Tracey Costello, Frank Costello and Marion Costello, her granddaughters Heather Mace (Jimmy Gaskin) and Shannon Poulton (Scott): her 4 great-grandchildren Scott and Matthew Poulton, Chloe and Molly Gaskin. She is also survived by her sister Margaret Kinser and was preceded by her siblings Marion Dorsey McCaleb, Adele Kramer, Marie Cornet, Russell (Buddy) Miller. She had many much-loved nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was the matriach of the family and will be deeply missed. Memorial Service: Thursday at 11:00 AM in the Frank C. Videon Funeral Home, SProul and Lawrence Roads, Broomall, where relatives and friends may call after 10:00 AM. Int. Private. Arr: Frank C. Videon Funeral Home, Broomall.