Peter H. Courlas Sr

Peter H. Courlas Sr

Peter Courlas Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 7, 2011.
Courlas, Peter H., Sr., age 93, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday April 7, 2011. Rev. Courlas was a pastor for over 70 years with the Christian & Missionary Alliance. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Anna Courlas, and a grandson, Daniel Joseph McConnell. He is survived by three daughters, Annette (Don) Owens, Harriet McConnell, Mary (Arnold) McConnell; four sons, George (Linda) Courlas, Peter Courlas, Jr., David Courlas, Tim (Linda) Courlas; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There will be a funeral service 11:00am Tuesday April 12th at Centerville Community Church with Rev. Keith Sholl officiating. Burial will follow in David’s Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 10-11am Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Hospice of Dayton.

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