Obituaries & Memorials
Honoring the lives of members of our community.
Stathis Kalampogias
Stathis Kalampogias born in Ikaria Greece, husband of Irene, passed away today, on January 2, 2019, at the age of 89. Father Alexandros of Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 6501 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149, will perform his funeral…
George Zarganakis
George Zarganakis from Morton passed away on December 28, 2018. He emigrated from Greece in 1974 after serving in the Greek military. He was a man who enjoyed fishing, crabbing, dancing, and gathering with friends and family. In short, he…
Georgia Pittaulis Balassis
Georgia Pittaulis Balassis, age 93, of Philadelphia, PA passed away on December 25th, 2018. She was born on January 25th, 1925 in Chios, Greece, was the oldest of three children, George (Mary) Pittaulis and Andreana Charokopos. Georgia married the love…
Anastasia Karadonis
On December 17, 2018, Anastasia Karadonis passed away in Thessaloniki, Greece. She was the beloved mother of Efstathios Karadonis, St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill parish council vice president and former Federation of Hellenic American Societies president. The…
Nicholas Epitropou
Nicholas Epitropou passed away on December 3, 2018, at the age of 85. Nick was born on March 18, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA to James and Katina (Fournarake) Epitropou. He grew up in Philadelphia, and a big part of his…
Sotiris Maniatis
Today we remember Sotiris Maniatis. He passed away one year ago today. Maniatis embodied the immigrant experience in America by blending the traditions and culture of his motherland with his new home. Maniatis was the president of the Federation of…
Helen H. Anderson
Helen H. Anderson passed away peacefully in Doylestown on November 12, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Isaac. Loving Mother of William (Mariann) Alex (Katherine) and Jim (JoAnn). Devoted grandmother of 7 grandchildren…
Diana G. Mallas
Diana G. Mallas passed away on November 11, 2018. Beloved daughter of Mary and the late George Mallas, loving sister of Jamie (Russell) Wilson and the late Eleni Rafetto. Diana is also survived by her nieces and nephews Dominic, Gianna, Nicholas, Michael,…
Despoina Sarakis
Despoina Sarakis, born in Mytilene, Greece, passed away on November 8th, 2018, at the age of 93. Despoina was the widow of Theodosios and mother of Stratoula Metsikas and Theodora Paspatis. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 13,…
William L. Malandrakis
William L. Malandrakis passed away on November 5, 2018. Beloved husband of Katherine, loving father of the late Connie, devoted grandfather of Christopher. Cherished brother of Dell Marie (John) Tsoras and Michael Helen) Malandrakis and the late Annette Tysk. Predeceased…
Konstantinos N. Tassos
Konstantinos N. Tassos passed away on November 1, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Vasilia. Loving father of Nick (Mona). Also survived by sister-in-law Vivian (Raymond) Tafuri and beloved son-in-law to Stamatia Axiotis. His funeral service will be 11 am…
Anastasios “Tasi” Kavallieratos
Anastasios “Tasi” Kavallieratos passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018. Born on August 6, 1985, to George and Ourania he became a caring and devoted son, brother, uncle, and cousin. He was always the life of the party lighting up the…