Helene Tousimis Powers

Helene Tousimis Powers, age 94, of Murrysville, Pennsylvania passed away on March 3, 2026. Helene was born on August 17, 1931 in Agra, outside of Edessa, Greece, to the late John and Maria (Tsonis) Tousimis. She survived many hardships during WWII in occupied northern Greece, before coming to America in 1946. She was the loving wife of the late D. John Powers for over 66 years. They were long-time residents of Churchill PA, before moving to Murrysville. She was a loving mother to their three children John D (wife Mary) Powers of Solon OH, Dr. Danae (Dr. Dale Lancaster) Powers of State College, PA, and the late Dr. Alexandros (wife Peri) Powers of Potomac, MD. She was the cherished grandmother to Alaina (Greg) Peterca, John (Nelle) Powers, Dr. Kristin (Dr. Ryan) Powers, Kreesa Lancaster, Alex Lancaster, Alexa Powers and Nick Powers. Also the great-grandmother to Zachary and Theodore Peterca, Eleni and Nikolaos Sanderson and John Powers. Helene was the sister of the late Dr. Anastasios (Calliope dec) Tousimis and Alice (Dean) Paul. She was also a loving aunt, great aunt and cousin to many. Helene was also an accomplished businesswoman. She was one of the first female executives in the insurance industry and used her acumen to help her late husband gain the education and knowledge to become an insurance industry executive himself. Helene and her husband founded Republic Insurance Associates and Phoenix Credit Corporation, an insurance premium finance company. She and her husband also founded Great Beginnings Day Care center which for many years cared for up to 85 children each day. Helene's last, and most favorite, venture was as owner and President of Travel Corporation of America for over 25 years, during which she travelled extensively. She was also known to be an excellent cook and wonderful hostess. All services will be held Saturday March 7th, 2026 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 419 S. Dithridge Street (Oakland), Pittsburgh, PA 15213 where visitation will be held from 10AM until a Funeral Service at 11AM. Interment will follow at Homewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the memory of Helene Powers. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)