All Obituaries

Antranik "Andy" Kechian passed away Monday May 10, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Sara Kechian and loving father to his 4 daughters and son-in-laws: Mareya & Tony Amazonian, Rosa & Andre Zeibari, Ani & Krikor Nichanian & Sylvia & Shant Kasparian. He was a devoted grandfather to 9 of his grandkids: Sofia & Elena Amazonian, Kevork, Sarkis & Mikael Zeibari, Emma & Isabelle Nichanian and Talia & Cecille Kasparian and 2 more on the...

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Friends and family are welcome to attend her viewing from 10am to 11am Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Evangelismos Tis Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 6501 Bustleton Ave Philadelphia, Pa 19149.  Her funeral service will be at 11am.  Masks and social distancing protocols will be enforced in church.  Interment will follow at Lawnview Cemetery.   The family would like you to share your favorite memory of Eleni on her tribute wall.

Maria Grespos Fooskas passed away peacefully Friday April 23, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore, loving mother of Stavros (Theofily), and Nikitas and devoted and always loving grandmother of Theodore and Rousos Elias. She lived a full life. She grew up in Greece and live through the WWII and civil war.  She was one of eleven siblings which some moved to Australia and other remained in Greece.  She was a woman of faith and loved...

It is with gratefulness for a life well lived and sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of Daphne Padis Apostolidis on April 12, 2021. Daphne was born to her beloved parents Nicholas and Kively Padis on February 7, 1937, in Philadelphia. With her dear younger sister Rhea Padis Higgins (Middletown, CT), who survives her, she grew up in the Drexel Hill neighborhood. She enjoyed a childhood full of memorable times with family and friends about whom she spoke with great fondness...

Helen E. Cummings 1926 - 2021 Our mother and grandmother, Helen L. Exar Cummings, was a remarkable woman and a unique individual.  Living from the 1920’s until now, she was highly educated for her time when careers for women were not the norm.  But she was proudest to be Greek-American and to be a mother and grandmother to those she loved most. Born in Norristown, PA., on June 21, 1922, to Louis and Ethel Exar (formerly Elias Exarhakos and Athina Lagakos), who each...

Dear Family and Friends,   It is with an extremely heavy heart that we formally share the passing of Laura Torcomian, surrounded by family peacefully in her home, on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.   Laura is survived by her loving husband, John Torcomian, her two wonderful sons, Alexander and Adam Torcomian; her parents, Ara and Evelyn DerMarderosian; and her brother, Ronald, Maral and Hrani DerMarderosian.   She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Veronica Torcomian,...

June 26, 1947-April 8, 2021 Mary Irey, 73, of Upper Darby, Pa was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Adair.  Mary was a devoted mother to Bobby (Bob) and Billy (Nick). She was an amazing Mami to Brad, Nessa, Carly, Bear, Colin, Avery and Keira. She is survived by her loving sister Elizabeth ( Ed) Gallagher, the late Richard Adair and Joan Hersker and many special nieces and nephews.  Mary retired after 20 years as a dialysis technician where she gained lifelong friends...

Albert LaBricciosa on April 8, 2021. Husband of the late Olga, father of Louise (Gus) Malavolta Albert (Lori), grandfather of Jason (Carrie), Dan (Emily), Rachel (Ryan), Miranda and Natalie, Great-grandfather of Brianna, Victor, Mia, Ella and Lucy. Family and friends are invited to his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church, 1001 Turner Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026. Interment to follow in Ss. Peter and Paul...

Lefteris Haselidis left us after a year long battle with cancer. Lefteris was a big part of the Greek Community of the Tri-State area for many years.  He brought us all together through his singing at the Bouzoukia, at weddings, baptisms and Greek nights.  He touched many people's lives with his gift to entertain and shared with so many people their most happiest moments.   He was kindhearted, with a warm smile and an infectious laugh.  He was the youngest of...