Lula Petousis Mathews
“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.”
-Washington Irving
Lula Petousis Mathews, 78, of Canonsburg, passed away battling cancer on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
She was born on November 11, 1943, to the late Ann and George Petousis.
After becoming a legal secretary and working at Westinghouse Astronuclear, and a prominent local attorney, she married the late Russell Mathews and had 2 cherished children, Patricia (Anthony) Bessios and Russell (Geraldine “Gigi”) Mathews.
Her favorite, most important position was Mom. She dedicated her life to us, adored her grandchildren, Russell and Ginger, and always laughed or argued with her siblings: surviving brother, Harry (Diane) Phillips, and late sister and brother, Maria Moray and Peter Petousis.
She was an elegant light to those closest to her, treasured her friends, loved to dance, dress, cook, volunteer, cheerlead and raise her family.
Family and friends are welcome for a viewing from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and funeral service at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 123 Gilkeson Road in Mt. Lebanon. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Gardens Chapel in McMurray.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The American Cancer Society or The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh, PA.
Arrangements are entrusted to Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546.
Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at pittsburghcremation.com.