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Helen Kardiges Seremelis, a beloved mother and yiayia and a lifelong member of the Greek Orthodox community, passed away peacefully in the care of her family on August 29, 2026. She was 98.

She was the daughter of the late Argyro, née Argerakis, and Michael Kardiges. Her husband, John Seremelis, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children, Stanley Seremelis, Aliki Seremelis, and Despina Seremelis Scanlon; her husband, Joseph; and her grandchildren, John Scanlon and his wife, Emily, and Christopher Scanlon and his wife, Amie.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, September 4, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 7921 Old York Road in Elkins Park. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Burial will follow at Lawnview Cemetery, 500 Huntingdon Pike in Rockledge.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.