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Obituaries & Memorials

Honoring the lives of members of our community.

  • Paraskevou Phyrillas

    Paraskevou Phyrillas, who carried her Cypriot roots into a life of family, work, and parish service in Reading, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026. She was 85.

  • Anastasia Theodoropulos

    Anastasia Theodoropulos, née Economou, is remembered as a mother, grandmother, seamstress, cook, and creative woman whose life was shaped by family and generosity.

  • Chrystalla Gabriel

    Chrystalla Gabriel of Hamilton, NJ, a Cyprus-born mother, grandmother, restaurateur, and longtime volunteer at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, passed away on May 3 at 84.

  • Helen Xenos

    Helen Diane Xenos passed away on April 30, 2026. She is remembered for her devotion to family, her independent spirit, and the care she gave to those she loved.

  • James Econome

    James Econome, born Dimitrios Economou in Demati, Epirus, Greece, built a life in Philadelphia rooted in family, work, and the Greek-American community.

  • Mary Czyzyk

    Mary Czyzyk, a Philadelphia native, La Salle graduate, devoted mother and grandmother, and advocate at Inglis House, passed away on April 25, 2026.

  • Ani Marie Diakatos

    Ani Marie Diakatos of Wallingford, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 22, 2026. She is remembered for her devotion to family, faith, and the Greek and Armenian community life around her.

  • Constantine “Dino” Zoumboulides

    Constantine “Dino” Zoumboulides, born in Athens and a longtime West Norriton resident, passed away on April 15, 2026. He was remembered for his love of soccer and bicycling, as well as his lasting friendships.

  • Christ Gust Kraras

    Christ Gust Kraras, known for his work in Reading and his decades of service at Saints Constantine and Helen Church, passed away March 23, 2026, at 79.

  • John A. Koninis Sr.

    John A. Koninis Sr., a Wilmington business owner known as the “Flooring Doctor” and an active member of AHEPA, passed away at 91.

  • George John Tsavalas

    George John Tsavalas, born in Gerakas, Greece, and a longtime Delaware engineer, is remembered for his work, his family, and his deep ties to the Greek community.

  • Sofia (Galani) Economou

    Sofia (Galani) Economou, a beloved mother, γιαγιά, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, one day before her 88th birthday.