Pauline Rudi (1924-2026)

Pauline Rudi, 102, of Beaver Falls, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 5th, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 31th, 1924, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late James and Antonette Borzi. Pauline was a treasured sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A homemaker in every sense of the word, Pauline’s home was filled with the aroma of home-cooked meals and the sound of laughter. Her home was always filled with family, a testament to the patience, kindness, and love she shared with everyone around her. Her family often joked that she must have rolled 500,000 meatballs in her lifetime. Everyone who entered her home felt welcome, loved, and cherished. She was a woman who valued family above all else. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl C. Rudi, with whom she shared more than 50 years of marriage. She is survived by her children, Carleen McKee; Linda (Brad) Buettin; Louis (Becky) Rudi; Bob (Bonnie) Rudi; and Christopher (Jami) Rudi; as well as ten grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8th, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 9th, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church – St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Pauline’s family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregiver, Tammy Stuart, and to Good Samaritan Hospice for their compassionate care and support.