All Obituaries

Theodore John Suess III of Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania passed away on November 16, 2023, at the age of 82. He was born on January 22, 1941 in Neenah, Wisconsin to Theodore John Suess Jr. and Saverna Suess, and was the older brother to Thomas and Barbara. He attended Verona High School in New Jersey and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1963 and Tuck School of Business in 1964. In 1966, a mutual friend introduced Ted and Anne. He quickly knew she was “the one” and proposed...

Noel Joseph Zeibari passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023 at his home in Swarthmore, PA. Noel was born on Christmas day, December 25th 1929 in Nazareth, Palestine. The fourth born of Toros and Takouhi Zeibari's nine children, Noel grew up working in his father's garage along with his brothers, learning the mechanics' trade.  Noel's skill as a mechanic would sustain his family throughout his lifetime. In the early 1950's Noel went to work in Beirut, Lebanon for...

Nancy Derderian (née Meranshian) passed away on November 20, 2023, at the age of 72. Daughter of the late George and Evelyn (née Hajinian) Meranshian; beloved wife of the late John Derderian; loving mother of Aram (Charis) Derderian, Tamar (Travis) Miller, and Arpi (Grant) DiLibero; devoted grandmother of eight - Brycen, Vahan, Zara, Teagan, Raffi, Anoush, Armen, and Myron; doting sister of Gregory (Grace) Meranshian; cherished sister-in-law of Antranig (Maro) Derderian, the...

Arcondia Lacas (Sosangelis), 92, of Haverford, Pennsylvania, died on November 18, 2023.  She was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 13, 1931, to Sotirios and Eleni (Doucas) Sosangelis in her family’s apartment above their grocery store in the Italian Market in Philadelphia. Arcondia graduated from the Friends Central School before attending Beaver College. Arcondia met her husband, Constantine Lacas, through his sister and her dear friend, Clara. She wrote him letters when he was...

Yaser K. Masso passed away peacefully on Monday November 13, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born in Madaba, Jodan where his work ethic earned him an engineering degree form a college in Germany.  He came to the United States and became a prominent and influential businessman.  He was president of Masso Security serving the Philadelphia area with security guard services for over 50 years. Above all else he was a caring, loving and dedicated Father, grandfather, husband, and...

Thalia Kouvatas Panos (nee Kouvatas), formerly Thalia Tsantes. Passed away on November 4, 2023.  Family and friends are welcome to attend her calling hour Thursday November 16, 2023 from 10:00-11am at St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church, 35 N. Malin Road, Broomall, Pa. 19008.  Her funeral service will begin promptly at 11am.  Interment will take place at a later time and date.  Thalia was born on November 24, 1934 and was raised above her parents’ diner, The Cove, later...

Friends and family are welcome to attend her visitation from 10am to 11am on Wednesday, 11-15-2023, at St Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church, 8701 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19128. Her funeral service will take place at 11am in the church.  Her interment will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her name may be made to the church.  

Michael Thomas Dockery August 27, 1954-November 01, 2023 On a beautiful Autumn afternoon, surrounded by his loved ones, “Mike” bravely said his final farewell and went to eternal rest.  His battle with cancer concluded under the compassionate care of his doctors and the ICU team at Taylor Hospital in Delaware County. Mike was the first-born son of Jane and Tom Dockery. Born to a military family, he lived in many various places in the greater Philadelphia Area and Delaware...

Soleiman (Souren) Edgarian, 100, of West Chester, PA died November 2, 2023. He was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. He was much more than a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather & Armenian patriot! He will be remembered for the strong legacy of the family he leaves behind. He attended Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church in Wynnewood, PA. From a humble beginning Souren quickly became an expert medical equipment engineer. Family, friends & colleagues regularly...

Annastasia “Anna” G. (nee Genovezos) Skylakon passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the age of 92. She was born and raised in Norristown, Pennsylvania and after meeting the love of her life through the church choir, the late Alexander Skylakon, moved to Philadelphia to start her married life in 1951. She is preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Necolitsa Genovenzos, brother, Nicholas and son’s John and Peter Skylakon. She is survived by her daughter,...