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Greece’s Women Volunteers Deserved Clarity, Not Ceremony
As Greece’s first women volunteers reported for military service, early postponements raised a larger question: was the state clear enough about what it was asking and offering?
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Peter J. Peterson, Jr.
Peter J. Peterson, Jr., of Hillsborough Township, NJ, passed away on June 23, 2026. He is remembered for his humor, love of family, travels, fishing, and deep affection for animals.
Nikolaos G. Pappas
Nikolaos G. Pappas, known as Nick, died on June 18, 2026. Born in Demati, Greece, he built a life in Philadelphia centered on family, work, Greece, and St. George Cathedral.
Despina Pappas
Despina Pappas, born in Krianera, Greece, and remembered for her devotion to family, Greek heritage, and St. George Greek Orthodox Church, passed away on June 12, 2026.
Mary George Mallas
Mary George Mallas, a Newtown Square resident formerly of Springfield, is remembered for her Greek heritage, family devotion, warmth, humor, and life at St Luke.
John Ioannis Bageas
John Ioannis Bageas of Huntingdon Valley, born in Elatohori, Greece, passed away on June 11, 2026. He was 71.
Thomas Diamanty
Thomas John Diamanty, founder of T.J. Diamanty Engineering Co. and devoted member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, passed away on June 7, 2026.





































