Pauline Gailis
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Pauline Gailis, 87, of East Grove Street, Edwardsville, died on Sunday, March 11, 2012 in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, shortly after arrival.
She was born in Kuldiga, Latvia, on December 1, 1924. She was a daughter of the late Zanis and Lina Anna Stepanovic.
She attended schools in Latvia.
Pauline was formerly employed at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Saginaw, Mich.
She had resided in Edwardsville for the past 25 years. Previously she had resided in Howe, Ind.
She was very active in the Edwardsville Senior Citizens Center.
Her husband, Elmars Gailis, preceded her in death on February 5, 1997.
Surviving her are son, Imants R. Gailis, and his wife, Claudia, Edwardsville.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. The funeral and interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township, will be private and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Luzerne County SPCA, 524 E. Main St., Plains Township, PA 18702.
