All Obituaries

Marcus Alexander Mamourian was born in Philadelphia in 1924, to Alexander Mamourian, born in Izmir, Turkey, and Yeran Mamourian, born in Constantinople, Turkey. He was the oldest of four children, and had two younger sisters, Claire and Marie, and one younger brother, Alex. Although he entered first grade unable to speak a word of English, he ultimately became valedictorian of his graduating class at West Philadelphia High. He worked at many jobs to support his family during the Great...

Artemis (Vastardis) Welsh, of Limerick PA and North Fort Myers FL, entered eternal life on March 24, 2020. Artie (as she was affectionately known) was a loving mother to Thomas, John, Michael (Cathe), William, Paul (Marlene), Marianne (Steve) and Victoria. Loving Grandmother (YiaYia) to Victoria, Michael (Chrissy), Patrick, Joseph, Samantha, Matthew, Alexis, Anthony (Lindsay), Alex, Benjamin, Devin, Natasha, Katarina, Nicole, Megan and 14 great-grandchildren and survived by many nieces and...

Gloria Thomas, nee Soulis Broomall, PA 1945-2020 Gloria was born February 20, 1945 in South Philadelphia, PA. As a young girl, she loved school and had a knack for grammar, becoming the editor of her school paper. She also had a love for dance, particularly tap. Gloria met the love of her life when she was just 16 years old. Sotirios Thomas had aspirations to open a restaurant and the two worked together to make that dream come true. The dynamic couple worked together over nearly...

Walter M Bieter of Havertown, Pa. passed away on March 15, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Dolores (nee Gerard) Bieter and the loving father of Walter J (Mary) Bieter, Dr Deborah Bieter-Schultz, and Daniel (Dorothy) Bieter. Devoted grandfather of seven - Nicole Schultz Powell (Steve), Christopher Bieter (Maggie), Jennifer Bieter (Nate Brown), Daniel W Bieter, Maeve Bieter, Patricia Bieter, Kieran Bieter, and seven great- grandchildren – Hunter Powell, Logan Powell, Nicholas Powell,...

Stella Kamitses Triantafellou went to sleep on March 8th, 2020 at Deer Meadows Retirement Community in Philadelphia, PA.  She was preceded in death by her husband Christos and daughter Arete Rossi and is survived by her son Michael (Jackie) . Stella was born on January 21st, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA and was the last survivor among her sisters and brothers, Mary Kamitses, Bella Chronis, Margie Louros, Helen Savas, Clara Pappas, Madeline Helbrecht, James Kamitses and Peter...

Thomas J Lulias March 4, 2020. Beloved Uncle to tons of nieces and nephews. Youngest and the last of the ten children born to the late John and Evanthia. His funeral will be 11 am at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 229 Powell Lane, Upper Darby, PA 19082. Calling hour one hour prior to service in the church. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware, 700A River Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19809. In memo area, please...

Mary Vendittelli passed away peacefully on February 29, 2020 at her home in the Sunrise community in Newtown Square surrounded by those who loved her.  She is the beloved wife of the late Giennaro, loving twin sister of the late Rose Cholakian, and beloved daughter of the late Sarkis and Bargeshed Cholakian.  She will be dearly missed and remembered by her closest friends and relatives. Friends and family are welcome to pay their respects at 10am Friday, 3-6-2020, at St. Marks...

Anne C Lagos  May 29, 1931 - February 17, 2020 A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Anne was born in Brooklyn, New York to John and Barbara Contos. She was a graduate of Bernard Baruch College, NYC in 1952 with a bachelors degree. Anne married Michael S Lagos on April 26th 1953 and eventually settled in the Philadelphia area where they ran a string of successful dry cleaners in the Main Line area. At that time the couple became very valued members of St Luke’s...

Marcella Stathakos Theodos, 104, formerly of Wynnewood passed away peacefully on February 15, 2020 at Dunwoody Village.  Born in Dallas, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Angeline Stathakos and the widow of Dr. Peter A. Theodos.  Marcella was a graduate of the Southern Methodist University and was always a proud Texan.  She devoted her life to volunteering in support of her community, church and various hospitals.  Marcella is survived by her children...