Obituaries & Memorials
Honoring the lives of members of our community.
George Stamatas
George P. Stamatas passed away peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband to Christina, a loving father to Nicholas, Kayla, and Paige, and a loving brother to Toula. George was a kind…
Helen Karakasidis
Helen Karakasidis, born in Tanzania, and hailing from Ikaria, passed away on April 30, 2021, at 75. Helen was the wife of Nikolaos and mother of Elisabeth, Stamatia, and Christina. Father Alexandros of Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 6501…
Eleni Foster
Helen “Eleni” Foster, 43, of Perkasie, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021. She had been hospitalized for several weeks while battling lung issues brought on by her battle with COVID-19. She was born on November 28, 1977, in…
Christos Tsiodoulos
Christos Tsiodoulos was born in Demati, Greece, on October 3, 1956, to loving parents George (deceased) and Giannoula (Botsaris). He was the beloved brother of Eleni and Stefanos Tsiouris and the treasured uncle of Maria Tsiouris. Chris grew up in…
Elevthere Haselidis
Lefteris Haselidis left us after a year-long battle with cancer. Lefteris was a big part of the Greek Community of the Tri-State area for many years. He brought us all together through his singing at the Bouzoukia, at weddings, baptisms,…
Annalizia Pagiotas
Annalizia (Stumps) Chrissy Pagiotas left us unexpectedly early Saturday morning at the age of 18. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, but raised in Upper Darby and Ridley Park, PA. Anna was caring, loving, playful, beautiful, and always was smiling.…
George Manuel Tsihlas
George Manuel Tsihlas of Philadelphia, PA, died on February 7, 2021, at 88. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Effie (Karivalis). He was a loving father to Marietta (Margie) and Stefanos Kotridis, Virginia (Gina), and John…
Eleni Vardaka
Eleni Vardaka of Cherry Hill, born on May 10, 1934, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. She was 86. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday, February 8, from 9 am to 10 am at St. Thomas…
Nicholas Karabots
Nicholas Karabots, who with his wife Athena founded Karamoor Estate Vineyard & Winery outside Philadelphia in 2011, died early Monday morning. He was 86. No other details were released yet, although a post on the winery’s Facebook page acknowledged his…
Ioanna Calliaga
Ioanna “Giannoula” Calliaga, born in Athens, Greece, passed away at the age of 70, on January 23, 2021. Ioanna was the wife of Michalis and mother to Despoina and Nikolaos. Her funeral will be held at 10:30 am, on January…
Doxakis-Demetrios Dimitriadis
Doxakis-Demetrios Dimitriadis, age 53, born in Vrachati, Corinthia, Greece, passed away on January 8, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Anna and the loving father of Konstantina and Markos. His viewing and funeral will be held on January 15,…
Demetrios Verdhi
Demetrios Verdhi, age 85, born in Argyrokastro, Albania, passed away on December 28, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Areti and the loving father of Marinela, Katerina, Athanasios, and Sevasti. His funeral will be held at 11 am, on…