All Obituaries

Joan M. Narducci, age 72, died peacefully on April 11, 2024 with her beloved family at her side. Joan was born in Philadelphia, PA  on August 10, 1951 to her late parents, Frank and Josephine DiGermanio.  Joan was previously married to the late Michael Narducci. Joan is survived by her husband Haig Panossian, sisters Lois (Joseph) Smith and Regina (Thomas) Cotter along with many nieces and nephews, cousins and close friends who all loved her dearly.  There will be a...

George Bottos Passed away on April 5, 2024 surrounded by his family and loved ones.  After marrying the love of his life, George came to America in 1976 to start a new life.  He became a successful pizza shop owner.  After many years of hard work, he retired and spent his time working in his garden, walking around the neighborhood, and spent his summers in Greece with the wife he loved so much. He is survived by his beloved wife Spiridoula, His 4 brothers, 3...

Fotika Skrimbas passed away peacefully on April 05, 2024 at the age of 85. She was a devoted mother to Asterios (Olympia), loving grandmother to Fotini and George (Marianna) and cherished sister to Theoni and Athanasios. Fotika was preceded in death by her son Giorgios, husband Xristos, parents Giorgios and Evanthia, and siblings Androniki, Konstantinos, and Basilios. Fotika was born on May 12, 1938 in Amygdalies, Grevena in Greece. As a child she survived WWII and the Greek Civil War. Upon...

Helen Cozanitis Shaiko of Bala Cynwyd, PA passed away on March 23, 2024, she was 92 years old.  Beloved mother of Lisa Shaiko ( Eone De Souza) Elizabeth Ratchford ( Frank) and Nicholas Shaiko ( Audra).  Grandmother of Demetria, Luke, Alexander, Dean, Nicholas and Carina.  Helen is also survived by her brother Demetrious (Jimmy) Cozanitis and sister-in-law Rosalind Cozanitis.   Helen was born April 7, 1931, in Philadelphia, and was raised in Kennett Square. She was...

Virginia Koutsiouroubas Born January 11, 1944 died March 21, 2024.  She was born in Bucharest  Romanian in 1944 to Floria Mihai and Hariklia Alexandridias and lived in Romania until 1962.  She migrated to Australia where she met her husband Paul Koutsiouroubas.  Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Paul, son George, and Daughter in-law Debbie.  She is survived by her daughter Evee, Sister Gilda, and her grandkids, Kase, Karros, Maximilian, and...

HELEN FONDULIS TAMACCIO At the age of 100 Helen Fondulis Tamaccio peacefully passed away on March 16, 2024. Helen was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on September 8, 1923.  Her parents had migrated to the United States from the Island of Crete.  Her father was a struggling coal miner.  Seeking a better life her family moved to New York City only to be confronted by the Great Depression.  In New York she faced hunger and stood in line begging for food as a Teenager. In...

Maria Koutsoutis (née Mavridis), aged 55, of Broomall, PA, passed away on March 11, 2024, following complications from an AVM brain aneurysm. Born in Xanthi, Greece, Maria immigrated to the United States during her childhood, eventually graduating from Upper Darby High School. She furthered her education at Temple University, where she earned degrees in Marketing and Finance. Maria dedicated 32 years of her career to Vanguard, where she excelled in various roles, notably as a project...

John H. Mantas, 69, passed away on March 8, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia to the late Harry and Aphrodite Mantas. John is survived by his beloved wife Marjorie and brothers Phillip and George. He was a cherished uncle to many who valued his guidance and love. John will be remembered as a loving husband, brother and friend.  His wisdom and humor will be deeply missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on March 15,...

After 98 wonderful years, Zevart Shakarjian, formerly of Upper Darby, PA and Mount Laurel, NJ, peacefully passed away on March 11, 2024. Zevart was the beloved wife of the late Diran Shakarjian for 66 years.  She was the loving mother of Richard G. Shakarjian (Alice), Nancy Hovnanian (Stephen), Susan Kludjian (Dana), and Jeanne Ohnigian (Robert).  She was the grandmother (Mom Mom) of Richard D. Shakarjian (Angela), Dawn Penecale (Greg), Nick Shakarjian (Lindsay), Stephan Hovnanian...

Pogos H. Voskanian, MD December 5, 1956 – March 13, 2024 It is with profound sadness that the family of Pogos H. Voskanian announces his passing on March 13, 2024, at 67 years old. Pogos was the cherished husband of Serpouhi and loving father of Hagop and Juliette (Vahan). He was predeceased by his parents, Drs. Hagop Voskanian and Julietta Mehrabian. Pogos was born in Yerevan, Armenia, where he originally studied as a civil engineer and was responsible for the design and...