All Obituaries

Anna Makri passed away on Saturday, November 19th after her long battle with dementia at the age of 77. Anna was strong-willed and a fighter until the very end.  She was born on April 1st, 1945 to Anastasios and Ephrosini in the small village of Xironomi, Viotias. From a young age, Anna was strong-spirited and adventurous, constantly getting in trouble for making the village her playground, stressing out her older sister Falitsa at every turn. She left the village at a young age to...

Jean Omiridis, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on November 13, 2022. She was born on March 2, 1933 in Patras, Greece to the late Kostas and Theone Demopoulos. Jean moved to the US in the 1960s and soon married her late husband, Peter Omiridis. Together they resided in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania and had three children. Jean and Peter with their family opened and operated the well-known Homer’s Seafood Restaurant for many years in their community. She is...

On Friday, October 14, 2022 after a lengthy illness, Dr. Michael Tsokas, age 93, of Philadelphia, passed from this world into the eternal heavens.  Dr. Tsokas best legacy that he left behind is St. Michael’s Cathedral. Dr. Michael Tsokas was born in Sitaria, Epirus, Greece on June 19, 1929 to Basilios and Paraskevi Tsokas.  He immigrated to this country at the age of 15 to join his family, who was already here.  He quickly learned the English Language, finished high...

George C. Mitoulis passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2022.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.  He was born in 1928 in Dafni aka Dramasta, Greece.  He was a veteran of the Korean war representing the Greek forces of NATO.  After serving in the military, he decided to bring himself and his wife to pursue the American dream.  Arriving by boat in the 1950’s at Ellis Island he settled in the Philadelphia area....

Anna Boston of Haverford, PA, passed away in Bryn Mawr on October 21, 2022.  Anna was born in Philadelphia, PA and was 81 years old. She was a travel agent for over 50 years - a testament to her love of travel with an emphasis on Greece, as Anna was proud of her family’s Greek heritage. Anna was a member of the Daughters of Penelope and the Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia (GAHSP). She was the daughter of the late Despina and John Apostolos, and was the beloved wife...

Nicholas Selimis was born to the late Nicholas Selimis and Kalliope Selimis on January 13, 1942 in Filiates Greece. He was the youngest of six children: Alexandros Selimis, Maria Makos, Konstantinos Selimis, Dimitri Selimis, and Vasiliki Selimis. He is survived by his brother Konstantinos Selimis, his two sisters Maria Makos and Vasiliki Selimis, his two children Kalliope Demetriades and Georgios Selimis, and his three grandchildren Zoe Demetriades, Eleni Demetriades, and Niko...

Varoujan Simonian October 22, 2022 Varoujan was born in Bulgaria on June 16, 1932.  He was the son of Ardem and Simon Simonian. He is survived by his beloved wife, Julieta, sons Krikor (Elise) and Kevork (Kari), grandchildren Shara (Patrick), Stephen (Janelle), Logan, Luke and Jack, and great-grandchildren, Cooper, and Brooks. After moving to Romania, he met his loving wife, Julieta, and they had their first child, Krikor. In 1965, Varoujan and his family immigrated to the United...

On Wednesday, October 19 Kathe Varsalone (nee Anderson) passed away at age 79.  Preceded in death by her husband Nick and grandson Dominic, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  Survived by her children Mark (Patrice), Vicki Imbolli (Sam), and Adam (Jamiee).  Also survived by her brother Jack Anderson and his wife Sue, and her grandchildren Madeline, Rowan, Caroline, and Kellen, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends. Kathe was born in Baltimore,...

Kani Topalidis, beloved mother, grandmother, and wife, passed away peacefully in her home with her family at her side on October 19, 2022. She was born on August 15, 1929 to the late Sofia and Theodoros. She is survived by her sister Anastasia, and her three children, Lena, Theodore, and Michael. She was blessed with many grandchildren who she loved tremendously. Her family and friends take solace in knowing that she may now be reunited with her late husband, Chrisostomos. Known by most as...

GEORGE P. SEMERJIAN  George was born on March 4, 1937, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania from his parents Boghos and Lousaper (Selverian) Semerjian who were both genocide survivors from Arapkir. George was the youngest of his siblings. Tommy being the eldest brother, Sarkis (Annette Baronian) Semerjian. He is survived by his wife Ani (Papazian) Semerjian, his two sons David and his wife (Lisa Hanamirian) Semerjian, the younger son Mark, Ani (Bagdasarian) Semerjian, grandchildren...