All Obituaries

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...

Christos Tsiodoulos was born in Demati Greece on October 3, 1956 to loving parents George (deceased) and Giannoula (Botsaris). He was the beloved brother of Eleni and Stefanos Tsiouris and treasured uncle of Maria Tsiouris. Chris grew up in Philadelphia where his family made their home 1966. Chris, known as Chad to many, made friends easily cultivating deep friendships not only with the boys who came from Greece at the same time as he did but also with neighbors, coworkers, and the many...

Marianthi Christidis Nikolopoulos was born in Herseka, Albania, on May 5, 1929, daughter to the late Panagiotis and Ekaterini Christidis and beloved sister to her siblings Alexandros (deceased), Spiros (deceased), Christos (living in Thessaloniki Greece) & Alkmene (living in Wayne, PA).  All were raised in Konitsa, Eperou, Greece during times of war and famine during WWII. She met the love of her life, her beloved husband, the late Sotirios Nikolopoulos, and  married on April...

Martin Mardiros Tourigian  September 24, 1930 to March 31, 2021   Martin Mardiros Tourigian was called to paint his final canvas on March 31, 2021.  Born on September 23, 1930, Martin was the beloved son of Mardiros and Nevart (nee Saliadjian) and brother of the late Lucy Tourigian and the late Virginia Tourigian.  Born in Philadelphia, he spent most of his life in Upper Darby with his two sisters whom he...

May 23,2002 - March 27,2021 Annalizia (Stumps) Chrissy Pagiotas left us unexpectedly early Saturday morning at the age of 18. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa but raised in Upper Darby and Ridley Park, Pa. Anna was caring, loving, playful, beautiful and always was smiling. She attended Ridley High School and was set to graduate in June 2021. She worked at Charlie's Hamburgers for over a year and was adored by all her coworkers and customers. She was going to register for Nursing or...