Mildred L. Pappas
Mildred L. Pappas, 89, of Shippenville passed away Tuesday at the Shippenville Healthcare Center.
She was born Sept. 24, 1927, in Butler, the daughter of the late Calvin “Bunny” and Alice VanBuren Bowser.
Mildred was married Nov. 16, 1946, to Theodore G. Pappas Jr., and he preceded her in death.
A homemaker, Mildred enjoyed the company of people, especially her family.
She is survived by two sons, Ted G. Pappas III and his wife, Linda, of Miola, Pa., and Doug L. Pappas of Sheffield, Pa.; one daughter, Dianne Birckbichler, and her husband, Mike, of New Castle; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mildred also is survived by two brothers, Ron Bowser and his wife, Elaine, and Calvin “Champ” Bowser and his wife, Betty; one sister, Georgia K. Colosimo; one sister-in-law, Delores Bowser, all of Butler; and one brother-in-law, Mickey Pappas, and his wife, Jean, of Mars.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brother, Rudy; and five sisters, Nancy, Peggy, Helen, Ginny and Phyllis.
PAPPAS — There will be a graveside service for Mildred L. Pappas, who died Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at 1 p.m. Friday in the mausoleum at the Butler County Memorial Park Cemetery.The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is handling the arrangements.Memorials or donations may be made in Mildred's name to the North Clarion School Foundation, 10439 Route 36, Tionesta, PA 16353, Attention: Barb Beveridge.Online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com.
