Edward R. Pautienus

Edward R. Pautienus , 80, Girardville, a man of great faith went home to meet his maker on Sunday morning at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah.

Born in Maizeville, where he was a longtime resident, he was the 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 post graduate work at UCLA before becoming the first PA 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 Continental Hose Co. #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, PA and Joan Pautienus, Frackville, several nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10  a.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Girardville, with Rev. Paul Rothermel, pastor, as the celebrant. Interment will be in St. Louis Cemetery, Frackville. Friends may call at the church on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until time of mass.

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.