All Obituaries

Following a fearless battle with cancer, Ronald Michael Christian passed away on the evening of January 22nd, 2023, in Nashville, TN, at the age of 77. Ron was born on April 18th, 1945, 20 days prior to Germany’s unconditional surrender marking the end of World War II in Europe, to Lt. Harry Christian and Lena Christian (née Bozzo), in Oakland, CA. He was preceded in death by his beautiful sister, Diane, and is survived by two adored brothers, Terry and Dennis, and his wonderful...

It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Hirant Torunyan  on January 22, 2023 at the age of 93.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years Araksi Torunyan, loving daughter Beatrice Torunian Buchanan (Andy), son Vahe Torunian (Mary Beth), and adoring grandchildren JT and Alanna. Hirant is predeceased by his older  sisters Nivart Ayvatyan of Montreal and Suzan Antilian.  He is also survived by his nieces Anahid, Rita and nephews Kevork, Nurhan...

Efthimia "Effie" Kerentzis of Upper Darby, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21,2023, 76 years after her birth on December 29, 1946. Effie was born in Mitilini, Greece to Elipina and Stratos Bangos.  She was a devoted wife of Parashos, the loving mother of John (Stacy) and grandmother of Christian.  Effie came to America in 1969 followed by her husband Parashos in 1970, they married the same year.  Effie was a wonderful mother and mother-in-law. She was...

 Spyridon Sagias Sunrise: 6/3/1937 Sunset: 1/16/2023 Spyridon Sagias of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was born in Athens, Greece on June 3, 1937 to Evangelo and Zafiria, who preceded him in death. Spyridon was affectionately known as “Bossy”, “Spyro”, and “Poppou” and was the fourth of five children born to Evangelos and Zafiria.  Spyro spent his formative years in Athens, Greece where he met his wife, Athina Sagias. They were together for 62...

 Konstantinos “Denos” Antonopoulos, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, age 77, passed away peacefully at the Wayne Nursing and Rehab Center in Wayne, Pa on Monday, January 16, 2023 He was born in Polikastano, Kozani, Greece, to Andreas and Efthimia (nee Psounos) on October 10, 1945. He met the love of his life in elementary school, sat behind her in class and even told his mother when he was only 11 years old that he was going to marry...

Charles “Chuck“ Kurkjian, a devoted husband, brother, uncle and great uncle aged 93, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2023 peacefully at Lankenau hospital.  He was born lin Philadelphia to Souren Kurkjian and Rose Kurkjian (née Keleshian). Chuck married the love of his life, Bernice Sara Paroonagian in 1954 and they lived in Drexel Hill their entire 68 married years. As a young man, Chuck was in the army serving from 1951 to 1953. Prior to his retirement Chuck...

Maryann “Nonna” Rita Staret (Charlino), (85), devoted wife of 60 years to the late Walter Francis Staret, Sr., of Drexel Hill, PA., and Collegeville, PA., passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023 at Rosewood Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Broomall, PA.  Born in Philadelphia on May 12, 1937 to the late Mary C. (DiTiburzio) Charlino, she was also the beloved daughter of the late Francis “Frank” L. Charlino.  Maryann spent her early years in...

Walter “Walt” “Poppy” Francis Staret, Sr., (84), devoted husband of 60 years to the late Maryann Rita Staret (Charlino) of Drexel Hill and Collegeville, PA., passed away peacefully on February 19, 2021, at Rosewood Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Broomall, PA.  Born on September 17, 1936 to the late Jennie (Shumoski) Staret and the late Walter S. Staret in North Philadelphia, St. Peter’s Church Parish.  The family moved to Northeast...

Marianthi Papadopoulos passed away peacefully at her home in Broomall PA on Thursday, January 12, 2023.  Marianithi was born May 1, 1934 in Drama, Greece.  Her family moved to Thessaloniki when she was six years old. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Stefanos Papadopoulos, her parents Ilias Tzempetonidis and Soultana Karaparidou, her brother Demetri and sister Smaro. Marianthi is survived by her sons Emmanuel (Barbara), Elias (fiancée Leonora), and her...

Eugenia “Jane” Georgia Kefalides, born on March 1, 1927 in Geneseo, IL, passed away peacefully at her home in San Rafael, CA on Wednesday December 28th at the age of 95. Jane was born to William and Toula Kutsunis and raised in Geneseo, Illinois. In 1949, she married Nicholas Kefalides, and moved to Chicago where Nick completed his medical education. Jane and Nick had many adventures traveling the world during their sixty four years of marriage, including three years they spent...