Mary Elaine Bournias 1956-2025
MEADVILLE, Pa. — Mary Elaine Bournias, beloved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt, entered eternal sleep on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Mary Elaine was born Sept. 12, 1956, to Louis and Katie Bournias in Warren. Growing up in a tight-knit Greek Orthodox community, she developed a strong sense of family and cultural pride from an early age.
She graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1974 and earned a dental degree from Youngstown State University in 1979.
Professionally, Mary had a fulfilling career as a dental hygienist. She retired at 56 after working for her brother’s dental office in Cochranton, and ending at Bournias, Cervone, Derlink, Hutchinson Dental office and Associates in Meadville.
She had a particular love for hot air balloons and served on the board of the Thurston Classic for over 25 years. Her knitting projects were a testament to her creativity and patience, crafting memories stitch by stitch.
One of her cherished traditions was vacationing with her family at Hilton Head Island, a destination they had been visiting since 1982.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, and her older brother, Stelios, in 2020.
She leaves behind a brother, Alex (Karen); and a sister-in-law, Barbara; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
The family would like to thank the staff of Juniper Village in Meadville and Davita Meadville Dialysis for the excellent care she received.
Friends and relatives may pay their respects 11 to 11:50 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 429 High St., Warren, where a funeral service will follow at noon.
Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery, Warren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Rd., NE, Warren.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that contributions be made to Project Sweet Peas – Greater Pittsburgh, to assist families with premature babies; or St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 429 High St., Warren, OH 44481.
Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to the Bournias family.
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