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Anastasia Papaioanou
Anastasia “Soula” Papaioanou, born in Lehovo, Florina, and a longtime Upper Darby resident, passed away at 94 surrounded by her family.
Epirotes Tsipourovradia Packs St. Demetrios Hall Despite Winter Chill
Despite the winter cold, the Epirotes Society of Philadelphia filled St. Demetrios Hall for its 18th Annual Tsipourovraidia in Upper Darby.
Cheesefare Sunday Tiropita and Bougatsa Sale at St. Sophia, Valley Forge
St. Sophia Philoptochos “Pistis, Elpis & Agape” will hold a Cheesefare Sunday tiropita and bougatsa sale on February 22, 2026, in Valley Forge.
Meatfare Sunday Cheesesteak Luncheon at St. Sophia, Valley Forge
AHEPA Valley Forge Chapter #432 will host its annual Meatfare Sunday cheesesteak luncheon on February 15 at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Valley Forge.
John Solomon
John Solomon, a longtime pillar of St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church and a beloved community figure, passed away on January 23, 2026, at age 90.
Apokriatiko Glendi Set for February 7 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamilton
An Apokriatiko Glendi will be held on February 7 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamilton, bringing families together for an evening of music, food, and community celebration.
St. Thomas Hellenic School PTO to Host 30th Annual Dinner Dance
The St. Thomas Hellenic School PTO will host its 30th Annual Dinner Dance on February 7, 2026, at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Evangelismos Church to Host Apokriatiko Glenti in Philadelphia on February 21
Evangelismos of the Theotokos Church hosts its annual Apokriatiko Glenti in Philadelphia on February 21, 2026, featuring dinner, live music by Kefi Band, and a festive carnival atmosphere.
St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church in New Jersey Burns Mortgage, Advances Toward Consecration
St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church in Flemington, NJ, retired its mortgage on Dec. 8, clearing the way for church consecration in 2026.
Stamatia Giannakos
Stamatia Giannakos, born in Chios, Greece, a seamstress and beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully in Upper Darby at the age of 95.
Despina Croussouloudis
Despina Croussouloudis, a longtime children’s librarian at the New York Public Library, passed away January 3, 2026, at age 93. Funeral services will be held January 15 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Epirotes Society of Philadelphia “Omonia” to Host 18th Annual Tsipourovradia on February 7
The Epirotes Society of Philadelphia “Omonia” will host its 18th Annual Tsipourovraidia on February 7, 2026, in Upper Darby, featuring music, food, and free tsipouro.
