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Obituaries & Memorials

Honoring the lives of members of our community.

  • Dimitri Tzoumakaris

    Dimitri Tzoumakaris, who immigrated from Veria, Greece, and made his home in Delaware County, passed away on August 28, 2026.

  • Theoharis Tsirogiannis

    Born in Epirus, Harry Tsirogiannis immigrated to the United States in 1980 and later lived in Upper Darby and Aston. Funeral services will be held Friday in Media.

  • Helen Seremelis

    A lifelong member of the Greek Orthodox community, Helen K. Seremelis passed away on August 29, 2026. Funeral services will be held Friday at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park.

  • Marian Roebas

    Philadelphia-born Marian “Maya” Roebas, whose parents immigrated from Mytilene, Lesvos, passed away at 76.

  • Gus Mirisis

    A longtime participant in The Arc Mercer programs and Special Olympics, Mirisis enjoyed Phillies baseball, bowling, and close ties with his family.

  • Kodilenia Papadopoulos

    Kodilenia Papadopoulos passed away on August 21, 2026, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held Thursday at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby.

  • James P. Sterganos

    Longtime Penn State Berks administrator and Sts. Constantine and Helen parish member James P. Sterganos passed away Aug. 15, one day after his 82nd birthday.

  • Thomas P. Nicolaides

    Thomas P. Nicolaides, 90, of West Chester, an Air Force veteran, former Chester business owner and member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, passed away on August 17, 2026.

  • Peter C. Bandy

    The Philadelphia-born Greek American flew 35 credited combat missions in Europe, worked in cosmetology for four decades, and remained active at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and Eleftheria VFW Post 6633.

  • Andreas Kaiafas

    Andreas Kaiafas carried his Cyprus roots to New Jersey after 1974, building a life around family, restaurants, and St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.

  • Dorothy Suflas

    A lifelong member of the local Greek Orthodox community, Suflas helped establish St. Thomas in Cherry Hill and remained active with the Daughters of Penelope for decades. Her funeral will be held Thursday, August 13.

  • Filia Plianthos

    Filia Plianthos, who shared more than 50 years of marriage with her late husband, Panagiotis, passed away at age 90. She is survived by two sons, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.