Obituaries & Memorials
Honoring the lives of members of our community.
Panayiotis Spartiatis
Panayiotis “Peter” Spartiatis, 72, of Sicklerville, New Jersey, passed away on July 6, 2026. Born in Poulithra, Greece, he built his life in the United States with his wife, Janice, and their family.
Angela Balis
Angeliki “Angela” I. Balis, a devoted mother, grandmother, and longtime member of the Greek-American community in South Jersey, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026.
Ronald Brown
Ronald B. Brown, 83, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away on July 1, 2026, after a life closely tied to Atlantic City, the shore, and the water.
Nicholas Argyropoulos
Nicolaos “Nicholas” Argyropoulos, a Thessaloniki-born cobbler who built a life in America through hard work, warmth, and devotion to his family, passed peacefully on July 4, 2026. He was 95.
Mary Gialas
Mary P. Gialas of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 27, 2026, at 94. Born in Scranton and raised in Reading, she is remembered for her family and the lessons she shared with her grandchildren.
Fotini Visvardis
Fotini Visvardis, born and raised in Sparta, Greece, is remembered for her Greek Orthodox faith, devotion to family, and life rooted in love, service, and strength.
Peter J. Peterson, Jr.
Peter J. Peterson, Jr., of Hillsborough Township, NJ, passed away on June 23, 2026. He is remembered for his humor, love of family, travels, fishing, and deep affection for animals.
Nikolaos G. Pappas
Nikolaos G. Pappas, known as Nick, died on June 18, 2026. Born in Demati, Greece, he built a life in Philadelphia centered on family, work, Greece, and St. George Cathedral.
Despina Pappas
Despina Pappas, born in Krianera, Greece, and remembered for her devotion to family, Greek heritage, and St. George Greek Orthodox Church, passed away on June 12, 2026.
Mary George Mallas
Mary George Mallas, a Newtown Square resident formerly of Springfield, is remembered for her Greek heritage, family devotion, warmth, humor, and life at St Luke.
John Ioannis Bageas
John Ioannis Bageas of Huntingdon Valley, born in Elatohori, Greece, passed away on June 11, 2026. He was 71.
Thomas Diamanty
Thomas John Diamanty, founder of T.J. Diamanty Engineering Co. and devoted member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, passed away on June 7, 2026.