All Obituaries

I am saddened to share that Angeliki (aka Yia Yia) passed away Saturday afternoon in her bright and sunny bedroom. Her departure was peaceful, quick and in comfort. Kristina and I had the privilege of being by her side in her final hour, a gift we will treasure forever. For those interested, the visitation (10 am) and service (11 am) will be this Thursday, August 18 at St. Luke's Greek Orthodox Church, Broomall, PA. Burial will take place Friday, August 19, 11 am, at the Oaklawn...

Deborah Koutsiouroubas, a beloved teacher, mother, and Yia Yia, passed away on Aug 6. She was 68. Debbie, as her friends and family called her, was diagnosed with brain cancer in June of this year. Though a short battle, as with everything she did, it was fought with the utmost strength.  Debbie dedicated her life to educating, teaching at Stratford Friends School in Newtown Square for 25 years. Her importance to the community was shown during Debbie’s illness when she received...

Dimitrios Mihos passed away peacefully on August 5, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Livadero, Kozanis Greece. He and his wife came to America in his early twenties to forge a new life together.  He successfully owned and operated a pizza shop while raising a beautiful family. Regardless of his struggle with cancer he maintained a happy outlook and always kept a smile on his face. His endurance gave everyone strength. He is survived by his wife Eleni. ...

Paul Gekas, of Broomall, passed away peacefully at home on August 1, 2022. He is survived by his wife Eugenia (nee Stefanidis), sons Theo and Steve (Bridget), grandsons Alexander and Timothy, brother George (Vasiliki), sister Annetta (Dimitri) as well as several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral service on Thursday, August 4th from 10am to 11am at St. Luke’s Greek Orthodox Church 35 N. Malin Rd. Broomall, PA 19008. His funeral service will...

Demetrios is survived by his mother Koula, his sisters, Maria Pousatis and Galene (John) Pylaras, his Yia yia  Galene Athanasiadis as well as his niecwes and nephews, Alex Pylaras, Kyriaki Pylaras, Sophia Goudouvas and Andonia Pylaras.  Family and friends are invited to a calling hour Thursday July 28, 2022, 10-11am at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 229 Powell Lane, Upper Darby, PA. 19082.  Funeral service to follow at 11.  Interment in Fernwood Cemetery. ...

With a heavy heart, deep sorrow, and profound hope in the Resurrection, we inform you of the passing of Gregory Pogas, 37, of blessed memory. We extend our love and sympathy to Gregory’s beloved parents Andrew and Georgianne Pogas, his precious daughter Anastasia,  his dear sister Nicole, his uncles, aunts, and many relatives here and in Greece. Please remember Gregory’s family in your prayers during this difficult time. Friday, July 22, the family will receive relatives...

Victoria Sarkisian Hoplamazian, 98, devoted and loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 15, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Victoria, born on March 24, 1924, in Watertown, MA, daughter of the late Melki and Mary Sarkisian.  She went on to graduate from Watertown High School as valedictorian of her class and co-captain of the Field Hockey team. After graduating from high school, Victoria went on to study Political Science...

Eleftherios Tsioulfaidis March 25, 1943- July 11, 2022 (Age 79) Eleftherios Tsioulfaidis passed away peacefully in his home on July 11, 2022.  He was born on March 25, 1943, the youngest of 5 siblings in Veria, Greece to the late Kostantides and Alexa Tsioulfaidis.  He was the beloved husband of the late Georgia Tsioulfaidis, father of 2 sons, Chris and Alex Tsioulfaidis, and the grandfather of Arerianna Bovell-Tsioulfaidis. Emigrating to the United States in 1969 with his wife,...

Kaloust Karakelian  September 1, 1929 - June 28, 2022 Kaloust Karakelian, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was 92. Kaloust was born in Baghdad, Iraq on September 1, 1929, to the late Karnig and Siranoush Karakelian. Growing up, he was an active Boy Scout and track athlete. He attended the leading Armenian and then public educational institutions in Iraq before starting a successful import/export business. In 1957 he married his...

Virginia Matheos Livanos, 91, of Philadelphia, PA., was taken by our Lord to Heaven peacefully in her sleep June 16, 2022. She was born to the late Vasilios and Marcella Calagias, January 30, 1931 in Vrontado Chios, Greece. She was married to the late Matheos George Livanos, and they lived together in Philadelphia for over 70 years. Virginia is survived by her two children: George Livanos and his wife Donna of Havertown, PA; Presvytera Caliope and her husband the Rev. Dr. Robert Archon of...