Pipitsa Harduvel

She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Theodoracos and the late Aristides Harduvel; devoted mother of James Harduvel and his wife Evelyn, and Aris Harduvel and his wife Anita; loving grandmother of Stephanie Rongholt and her husband Jake, and Peter Harduvel and his wife Taylor, and great grandmother to Riley Rongholt and Theo Harduvel. Pipitsa is also survived by three sisters, Matina Psyhogeos, Dimitra Poulos, and Kostula Tsalapatis; six nephews, Dan Poulos, Peter Poulos, George Psyhogeos, Arty Psyhogeos, Nick Psyhogeos, and George Harduvel, along with all of their families. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aristides and Maria Kokolis and her brother Petros Kokolis.

Pipitsa emigrated from Krokees, Greece and married her first husband, Peter Theodoracos. The two settled in Baltimore, MD, and started their family, welcoming two sons, Jimmy and Arty. After Peter tragically passed away in 1966, Pipitsa courageously continued raising their two young sons in Maryland, while still learning to speak and understand the English language.

In 1968, she married her second husband Aristides Harduvel, also known as Big Art. Together, they built a wonderful life full of laughter and joy, with family at the center. They remained devoted to each other until Art’s passing in 2016.

The most cherished role in Pipitsa’s life was in being a mother to her sons and yiayia to her grandchildren. Nothing brought her greater joy than caring for and playing with her children and then her grandchildren. As they grew into adulthood, she always supported them through their challenges and celebrated their achievements, with solid advice to share.

While she was a homemaker, she dreamed of being an interior decorator. Her style radiated in every inch of her home and throughout her wardrobe. She was a natural caregiver, a wonderful cook and hostess, expert shopper, as well as a talented golfer (with 2 hole-in-ones), gardener, seamstress, and tennis player. In her childhood and high school years, she was a champion sprinter in Greece. Her home was always filled with great food. No one could resist enjoying all of her favorite Greek dishes, including pastitsio, avgolemono, homemade bread, koulourakia cookies and many more.

Pipitsa brought warmth and compassion to every interaction. She could read the room and had the ability to connect with everyone she spoke to on a personal level, which was impressive for someone whose first language was Greek. She was glamorous, engaging, and witty. She will be forever missed by the many family and friends who knew and loved her.

The family will receive friends in the Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley, Inc. 10 W. Padonia Road (at York Road) Timonium, Maryland 21093 on Monday, March 2, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Mrs. Harduvel will lie in state at The Chapel of the Holy Resurrection within the Greek Orthodox Cemetery, 5917 Windsor Mill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21207, US, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 11:00 am to 11:30 am at which time a funeral service will begin.

Entombment to follow within the Greek Orthodox Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made in Pipitsa's honor to the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation. https://annunciationbaltimore.org/give