Visitation:
202 W. Maple Street Willard OH 44890 10/19/2011 14:00:00
Service:
25 W Perry St. Willard OH 44890 10/20/2011 11:00:00
Pauline Costein, age 87, of Willard, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at her home. She was born on September 19, 1924 in Toledo, Ohio to the late John and Mary (Stoisor) Fratilla. Pauline retired from Krogers in Willard and Norwalk after 17 years of working as a cashier. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church where she was a member of the 55 Plus Club and the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Pauline was also a member of the Willard American Legion Women’s Auxillary. She loved to travel, play bingo and going to the cottage at Lake Erie and fishing.
She is survived by her two sons, Istrate “Ike” Costein and Nicholas “Nick” Costein, both of Willard; many nieces and nephews and one sister, Mary Garverick of Temperance, MI.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Costein Jr.; her parents; one brother, John Fratilla and one niece, Nancy Garverick.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 19, 2011, from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. with prayers at 8:00 PM at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard. The funeral mass will be Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Willard, with Fr. Eric Culler officiating. Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in Willard, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice of Sandusky or Mercy Foundation. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Dear Nick and Ike,
You have our sympathy in the loss of your mother. Hold the good memories close to your hearts. You are in our prayers.
Offering my deepest sympathy, Ike and Nick, on the loss of your dear Mother. From an old classmate from Willard High. Mary Ann (Miller)Jacobs
Dear Cousins,
My heart goes out to you both. Having just lost my own Mother one month ago, I know how surreal the experience is. There won’t be a day that goes by that you don’t think of your Mother. The beautiful memories will keep her close to you always. I didn’t realize that your Mother and my Father, John Bradin were born on the same day, Sept. 19, 1924. 87 years is a good long life. Take care of yourselves and may peace be with you.
Dear Nick and Ike,
My condolences. I have only my mom right now and I don’t look forward to the day of not having her with me. Mothers are our strength even if we don’t think so at the time. Since John’s death, she’s been there for me and I won’t bear her loss very well. I’ll be thinking of you both. Cherish the memories.
Ike and Nick, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a very kind hearted and loving person.Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Dear Ike & Nick,
I am sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I was just a student of yours from a long time ago and Ike is now my son’s teacher. I didn’t know your mom personally but I know she raised two wonderful men and teachers. Both of you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. May God hold and keep you all.
April Thomas Kempf
Please accept our sincere prayers and sympathy.
The family of John Ciolan Sr.
Alpha Mae Ciolan
John Ciolan Jr and Family
James Ciolan and Family
Mary Lengyel and Family.
2 of the most wonderful women I ever knew were both named Pauline Costein. My Grandmother and Tusa {Aunt}! Both lived to a very high standard of being kind to everyone and never saying anything unkind about anyone. I don’t come close to how they both lived on any level, but I can say, my life is much better because of both of them ! Tusa Pauline will be greatly missed.
Ike & Nick,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of you mom. I know what it is like to lose your mom and my thoughts and prayers are with you both.