All Obituaries

Nick P. Spalas passed away on January 18, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was very proud of his 96 years on this earth.  He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.  He was involved in his children and grandchildren’s lives in ways most people only dream of.  He was the founder of American pizza house and restaurant and Nikos Pizza.  He is survived by his beloved wife Stavroula; children Koralia (Bob) and Pantelis; and devoted grandchildren Timmy and...

On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, Estella M. Innamorato (our Stella) passed away peacefully surrounded by her adoring family. She was 90 years young. Stella was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vincent M. Innamorato. She is survived by her sons Frank Innamorato (Shelley), Michael Innamorato (Rose), daughter Donna Mooney (Michael), her Sister Fredda Mash, her grandchildren, Kristi McGinnis (Michael), Nicole Innamorato, Dana Sciamanna, Cheryl Karvounis (Steve), Lauren Nealon (Bobby),...

Sadly, Varuzhan Kuredjian passed away on Saturday morning, four days before his 85th birthday. Varuzhan was born in Beirut, Lebanon to Hovagim and Dikranouhie Kuredjian. In 1945, the family emigrated to Yerevan, Armenia to live in the motherland. When they got there, much to their surprise, they found poverty and heartache. Soon, Varuzhan found himself, along with his older brother, trying to find bread and whatever food they could muster to help support the family of seven.  Though...

Mihai Porubin passed away on January 2, 2021 surrounded by his family. He is the beloved husband of the late Dorina.  Loving father of Claudia and Claudiu.  He is the devoted grandfather of George.  He will be sorely missed by his family and loved ones.   Friends and family are welcome to attend his viewing 10am Friday at Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church, 723 N. Bodine St. Philadelphia, PA 19123.  His funeral service will follow at 11am in the church. ...

Penelope Kyriakatos September 16, 1937- January 4, 2021 Penelope, or “Penny” as she was fondly called by so many, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Penny was always smiling, laughing, and lived for her family. She was the sweetest, kindest EU woman you would ever meet. Her authenticity and generosity were abundant all throughout her 83 years of life. Penny is survived by her devoted husband William “Bill”, her favorite...

Alice Elizabeta Bohdjelian, age 92, entered her eternal rest on December 24, 2020. Alice was born in Galati, Romania on April 22, 1928, the daughter of Rosa (nee Lazarovici) and Avedis Bohdjelian, her family in the textile manufacturing and trade business.  She had two siblings, an eldest sister who died in infancy and an older brother Andrei.  She grew up in Galati going to an all-girls Catholic primary and middle school.  Shortly after Romania entered WWII her father passed...

Rose Basmajian Shelengian December 29, 1924 – December 27, 2020 Rose passed away on Sunday morning, two days before her 96th birthday. She was born Rose Vartouhi Basmajian in Bridgewater, Massachusetts to Haroutune and Armenouhi (Der Avedisian). Her parents had arrived from Constantinople a year before her birth with her older sister Madeline. Her mother was a survivor of the genocide and her father, Rose’s hero, had returned to Turkey from America in 1915 to defend his...

Stefanos Papadopoulos passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2020. Stefano was born September 26, 1932 in Thessaloniki Greece. He was preceded in death by his parents Emmanouil (1899-1972) and Maria (1900-1982) and his brother Apostolos  (1929-2020). Stefanos is survived by his beloved wife Mary of 58 years, his sons Emmanuel (Barbara) and Elias (fiancée Leonora), his grandchildren Stefanos, Athanasia, Stefanos and Antoni. Stefanos was a compassionate, kind and...

George Tahopoulos passed away peacefully at home on December 16, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was 86 year old. Born in Eratyra Kozanis, Greece, George came to America on a steamship in April 1955 to pursue the American dream.  He worked his way through many restaurants/food establishments and in 1962, his hard work and determination paid off when he became a partner in his own restaurant at the Valley Forge Diner, and then in 1964, he took ownership of Boston Style Pizza in...