Lola Cartselos Pabian, age 56, passed away August 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Shewas born August 10, 1970, in New York, New York to Elpiniki and Charles Cartselos. Though not a Nebraska native, she made many close friends and found community during hertwenty-one years in Lincoln.

Lola was a beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend to many. She was someone who everyone was always excited to see. She had a vibrant personality, and a true gift for connecting with others and making them feel seen.

She was a first-generation college graduate, earning her bachelor’s from New York University. She continued her education at Brooklyn Law School and completed her Juris Doctor in 1995. Lola had a career as a lawyer, and then later as a recruiter at an actuarial firm.

After the birth of her children, she began to work for Lincoln Public Schools as aparaeducator. She found her work with special education students to be very fulfilling and went above and beyond to meet the individual needs of her students. She eventuallybecame a Registered Behavior Technician at Stride Autism Centers, where sheadministered ABA therapy for autistic children. She had a passion for teaching and learning how to better understand her students.

Lola loved her children, the students she worked with, and her friends and family very dearly. She loved cheering on her son, Jake, at all his sporting events. She loved the beach, animals, mint chocolate-chip ice cream, and reading mystery novels. She loved winning at the board game “Clue.” She was someone who was always present in the lives of those she loved. Loved ones will miss her witty comments, the sound of her laughter, and her hugs. She impacted the lives of all who met her, no matter how long they knew her.

Lola is survived by her mother, Elpiniki Cartselos; children, Jason and Jacob Pabian; sister, Sophie Cartselos; brother, George (Regina) Cartselos; and numerous family members and friends.

She was predeceased by her father, Charles T. Cartselos, and brother, Charles Cartselos.

Family and friends are invited to gather in celebration of Lola’s life on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. A visitation will commence beginning at 9:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 10:00 a.m., and immediate burial at Wyuka Cemetery.