All Obituaries

Melito, Katherine (Nina) nee Daniels, 87, on May 19, 2019.  Katherine was born on May 17, 1932 in Vlora, Albania to Leone and Aphrodite Daniels. At the age of 6 she, her parents and brother, Christie moved to West Philadelphia. In 1950 Katherine graduated from West Philadelphia High. For the past 37 years Katherine has resided in Upper Darby, Pa.  Katherine always had a big interest in her Albanian Church, St. John Chrysostom in Philadelphia and was extremely proud of her Albanian...

Daphne Karas 1926-2019 Daphne was   born and lived in West Philadelphia with her beloved brother Panos and her parents Irene and Anthony. She was a resident of Drexel Hill, PA for 53 years and had a long career in the mortgage department of First Pennsylvania Bank. Daphne was a Sunday school teacher at Saint George’s Greek Orthodox Church, and later a volunteer with the Saint Luke’s Greek Orthodox Church in Broomall. She traveled widely and enjoyed the arts and...

  Nicholas Papatsiaras, 87, passed away peacefully in the early morning on May 16, 2019. He was born on June 10, 1931 in Velvendo, Kozani, Greece. He immigrated to the United States and lived in Upper Darby, where he worked as a painter. He was a family man he loved having his children and grandchildren around him, they were his bride and joy. He worked hard to provide for his family and wanted them to be Happy and Healthy. He was a very proud and loving man who loved traveling back...

In Loving Memory of Marina Katranis, who passed away on May 16, 2019. Marina was a loving wife to her husband Panagiotis Issariotis; a wonderful sister to Angela Kotsopoulos and Connie Tavani; and a devoted aunt to several nieces and nephews. Marina graduated from Olney High School in Philadelphia, and worked as a fashion buyer at John Wanamaker Department Store. She finished her career as a fashion coordinator for Levi Strauss & Co. Viewing and funeral services will be held at the...

Kostas (Konstantinos) Athanas of Secane, Pa. passed away on May 11th , 2019 at the age of 81 years old. He was born in Palio Elefttohori, Katerini, Greece to Parthena (Mavridis) and Ioannis Athanasiadis. Kostas emigrated from Greece to the US in 1982 with his family to pursue a more prosperous life and to join his recently passed brother, Dr. Efthimios Athanas. He was a hard-working, food business entrepreneur for over 30 years. Kostas is survived by his loving wife, Hariklia who worked by...

Mary Baker a longtime member of St. Gregory's Church, entered her eternal rest on Friday, May 10, 2019 in hospital.  Her viewing and funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at St. Gregory's Church.  Viewing 10-11am: Funeral 11am: Interment Arlington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the church. She is survived by her sister Bessie.    Mary was the daughter of George and Lucy Baker.  She Graduated from West...

MARITZA DERATZOU 1963 - 2019 Maritza Deratzou was born on September 10, 1963, to Gary and Mary Deratzou.  She grew up in Drexel Hill, PA and then her and her family moved to Havertown, PA.  She enjoyed her early years by going to Hillcrest Elementary School in Drexel Hill and then to Brookline Elementary School in Havertown.  As a young girl she always enjoyed being around people and was very friendly.  She would help her father in his store, Pic-N-Pay in Upper Darby,...

PROIOS-Mihail D. Proios of Philadelphia, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. He was born in Chios, Greece on August 2, 1956. He is survived by his 3 children; Veronia, Dimitrios (Angela Lovecchio), and Elias (Deanna Kostomite), 7 grandchildren; Angelina, Sophia, Kristina, Evan, Mia, Demi, and Leo, long-term girlfriend Venus Roll, 1 brother Georgios (Fotine), niece Veronia and nephew Demetrios. He was loved by many friends and family. He worked as a chef for over 20 years at Midtown...

        Zinon A. Stathis - January 1, 1951 - February 13, 2019. Our beloved father and grandfather passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13th, 2019 surrounded by his family. Zino was born in Velvendo, Kozani, Greece.               Zino loved his family, friends, he was an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved his Eagles football, cooking, & taking road trips to fish in Ocean City, New Jersey. Zino always welcomed everyone...