Obituaries - ANASTAS, BOLLOS, CHURUS, GEORGIOU, GOULATIS, KALLIMANIS, LEGATOS, MARGAS, MASTORES, MANOS, MANIATIS, KYRIAKAKOS, NATSIS, PANAGIOTRAS, PAPAMANOLIS, PANTAZES, SAMPSONIS, PAPADISKOS, PAPASTAMATIS, PETERSON, PSARAS, PSICHOGIOS, PSOINAS, SARANTOPOULOS, ADRIANAKOS, TOULOUMES - National Herald, Feb 4, 2006

The following obituaries and article were published in the February 4, 2006 issue of The National Herald.  I am providing them as a possible tool for Hellenic genealogy research.

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ANASTAS, Violet. - Passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2006. Beloved daughter of the late Theodore and Meropi Anastas; dear sister of Theodore Anastas, Dorothy Jackson and the late Helen Georges, George and Harry Anastas; dear sister-in-law of Margo Anastas, Ruth Anastas, Christina Anastas and the late James Georges and William Jackson; our dear aunt, great-aunt and friend. Miss Anastas was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and a past president of the Daughters of Penelope. Services: The family received friends at the Lupton Chapel in University City, Misouri on Sunday, January 29. Trisagion Service followed. The Funeral Service and Interment were private. Memorials appreciated to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.

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BOLLOS, Nick J. - Age 75; of Des Plaines, IL; born in Nestani, Arkadias Greece; loving husband of Rena, nee Kopotas; beloved father of James Bollos, Toula (George) Gountanis and Steve Bollos; very loving papov of John Gountanis; dearest brother of Georgia Papadimitriou, the late Maria Paziotopoulos and the late Konstadinos Bollos. Visitation was on Monday, January 30 at Oehler Funeral Home, in Des Plaines. Family and friends met the following day at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, in Des Plaines for the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. John the Baptist Church, appreciated.(847) 824-5155.

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CHURUS, Lilica. - Of Cedar Grove, NJ; died on January 28 at home. A service was held on the morning of January 31 in St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 818 Valley Rd., Clifton. Arrangements by Shook's Cedar Grove Funeral Home, Cedar Grove. Mrs. Churus was a registered nurse with the Essex County Hospital Center in Cedar Grove for 19 years. Before that, she worked at St. Michael's Hospital, Newark. She was a member of the New Jersey Nurses Association. Born in Patras, Greece, she lived in Newark before moving to Cedar Grove in 1957. Surviving are a daughter, Elaine Ferguson; a son, Nicholas Ferguson; a brother, Costa Vidouri; sisters, Eskarpia and Soula Vidouri, and a grandchild.

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GEORGIOU, Andreas. - Age 90, of Warren, NJ; died on January 25, 2006; devoted husband to Nitsa Karsos Georgiou, dear father to Kostas Georgiou and his wife, Maggie, and George Georgiou, loving grandfather to Andreas, Anastasia and Victoria. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 30, at Higgins Home for Funeral in Watchung, NJ followed by a funeral service at Ascension Greek Orthodox Church in Fairview. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery. To send condolences, please go to www.higginsfuneral home.com.

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GOULATIS, Loucas D. - Age 85; of Portland, OR; died in Portland, January 23, 2006. Visiting hours, were Friday, January 27 at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home in Portland with Trisagion Service. Funeral was on Saturday, January 28 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, in Portland. Burial followed at Forest City Cemetery, South Portland.

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KALLIMANIS, William Stephanos. - A funeral was held at noon Monday, January 30, 2006, in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Portland, Oregon for William Stephanos Kallimanis, who died January 23 at age 73. Mr. Kallimanis was born November 20, 1932, in Patras, Greece. He graduated from Washington High School and Portland State College. He served in the Army. He was an accountant, and past president of the church, who moved to Bend in 1999. In 1955, he married Helga Helmle;she died about 1975. Survivors include his daughter, Tina Reisfar; brother, George; sisters, Toulah Roll and Helen Buhler; and two grandchildren. Remembrances to Camp Angelos in care of the church. Arrangements by Deschutes Memorial Chapel in Bend.

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LEGATOS, "Dora" Theodora. – Passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2006. Born September 23, 1930, in Athens, immigrated to the United States as an infant. Beloved wife of Nicholas Legatos; loving mother of Maria Phillips, Demetra Kiriakosian, Despina Gaeta and Katherine Legatos; and dearest grandmother of Sophia Gaeta and Nicholas and Andrew Phillips. Daughter of the late Gerasimos and Despina Macris, sister of the late Reverend Spyridon Macris, and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Longtime resident of Syosset, Long Island, New York, and member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Hicksville, New York. Active in the local PTA and other school organizations during the children’s school years. For many years,Events Coordinator for, and loyal patron of, the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at the C. W. Post Campus of the University of Long Island, Greenvale, New York. Funeral services were held on January 30 at the Holy Trinity Church, and internment at the Locust Valley Cemetery, Locust Valley, Long Island. Donations in memory of Theodora Legatos may be made to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 20 Field Avenue, Hicksville, New York, 11801.

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MARGAS, James M. - Age 69; loving father of Michael (Angela) Margas and Michelle (James) Hladik; proud Papou of Michael, James, Sarah, Annabelle and Joseph; dear brother of Georgia (Andrew) Besbekos, John (the late Shirley), Adriane (Paul) Adams and the late Mary Margas; former husband of Diane Margas; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation was on Tuesday, January 31 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Oak Lawn, until time of funeral service. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation was held on Monday, January 30 at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home at Oak Lawn. Trisagion was held on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Retired from city of Chicago department of revenue. For info, visit www.mem.com or call (708) 636-1193.

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MASTORES, Nickolas Peter M.D. - A physician in the Chicago area for over 40 years, died of pneumonia on January 6 in Richmond, IN. Dr. Mastores was born in Chicago, on July 27, 1918, the oldest of seven children. He was graduated in 1936 from Marshall High School, where he was on the honor roll each year, attended the University of Chicago, and received early admission to the University of Illinois College of Medicine, where he received his M.D. degree in December, 1943. He then entered the U.S. Army Medical Corps and was discharged with the rank of Captain in 1947. He established a successful practice as a physician and surgeon during the golden age of American medicine, when doctors listened to their patients,spent time with them, and made house calls. Hospitalized for cancer in 1977, he was given a 5 percent chance of living as long as five years, but survived for 29 years. He retired in 1986. He enjoyed good food, traveling around the globe, tending his garden, and living on the lake in Evanston. He was proud of having been a yachtsman on Lake Michigan for over 35 years without a mishap. Dr. Mastores was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, the former Mary Ellen Stockdale of Terre Haute, IN, and by his siblings George, Dorothy, Ethel, Louis, and James. He is survived by his sons, Kent Nickolas Mastores of Oakland, CA and Dr. Scott Mastores of Richmond, IN; his sister, Christine Rehnke of Nashville, TN; his granddaughter, Katherine Grace Mastores; and his nieces and nephews. Visitation was on January 21 in the Greek Orthodox Chapel at Elmwood Cemetery in River Grove, IL, and was followed by services and interment.

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MANOS, (MANIATIS) Freida G. (nee KYRIAKAKOS) - Beloved wife of the late George H. Manos; loving mother of Roula (John A.) Photopulos, Harry G. (Joan E.) and the late Anthony G. Manos; cherished grandmother of Maria, Andrew, Georgia, Gregory George and Timothy; dear sister-in-law of Frieda (the late Steve) Aravosis, Stella (the late Peter) Carlis and Pota (Kostas) Iliadis; fond aunt and great-aunt to many. Member of Ladies Philoptochos and Nectarians Senior Citizens of St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church and the Sellasia Society. Visitation was held on Monday, January 16 at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, in Palatine, IL. Family and friends met the following morning at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church in Palatine for funeral service. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Nectarios Ladies Philoptochos or the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 601 S. Central, Chicago, IL 60644 appreciated. Arrangements by John G.

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NATSIS, “Bob” Charalambos. - Died on Wednesday, January 11, 2006. Beloved husband of Voula Natsis (nee Triandafilos); dear father of Jim Natsis, Frank (Shelly) Natsis, Bessy (Sean) Fitzmaurice and Maria (Peter) Bouras; loving grandfather of Jennifer, Alexandria and Jordan; dear great-grandfather of Emily; dear brother of John Natsis, Georgia Roumbos, Janie Koutsos, Frank Natsis and Maria Andriopoulos; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Services: visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel on Sunday, January 15. Funeral Services were held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, in St. Louis, MO on Monday, January 16. Interment St. Matthew Cemetery. Contributions to Alzheimer's Association appreciated. Mr. Natsis was the former owner and operator of Mediterranean Cafeteria with his family. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

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PANAGIOTRAS, Panagiota (nee PAPAMANOLIS) - Died on Saturday, January 21, 2006. Beloved wife of Themis Panagiotras; dear mother of Nicholas and Dimitrios Panagiotras; loving grandmother of Themis, Timmy, Ricky and Panagiota; dear great-grandmother of Anastasia; dear sister of Athena Tamaresi; our dear sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend. Services: Visitation and Trisagion Service at the Kutis Afton Chapel in St. Louis on Tuesday, January 24. Interment in Greece at a later date. Contributions to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 1755 Des Peres Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131 appreciated.

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PANTAZES, Helen (nee SAMPSONIS)- Beloved wife of the late Angelos; loving mother of Katherine and the late Margaret; dearest sister of Nick (Stamata) Sampsonis and the late Jimmy (Litsa) Sampsonis; sister-in-law of Mary (late Norman) Nelson, Clara (late George) Dolas and Gus Pantazes; dear aunt of Stanely Sampsonis, Margarita Brown, Christina Sampsonis, Stanely Sampsonis, Kathy (Ted) Manos, Evelyn Dolas and the late George Nelson; great-aunt of Ted and Norman Manos; special friend of Keith Middleditch, Jill Shutay and Beverly Greenman. Funeral was held on Monday, January 30 from Wolniak Funeral Home to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, with remains lying in state in church, until time of service. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation was on Sunday, January 29 at Wolniak Funeral Home with a Trisagion service

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PAPADISKOS, Clara. - Age 83; of Cranford, NJ; died on December 28 in Union Memorial Hospital. A service was on December 30 in the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Westfield, NJ after the funeral from the Paskas Funeral Service. Ms. Papadiskos was a cafeteria manager for JA-CE in Union County, retiring many years ago. Born in Greenwich Village, NY, she lived in Union before moving to Cranford many years ago. Surviving is a daughter, Evelyn.

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PAPASTAMATIS, Ilias. - Age 40; of Camp Hill, PA; passed away Thursday, January 25, 2006. Born August 17, 1965 in Greece, he issurvived by his wife, Vicky (Dimopoulos) Papastamatis, and two children, George and Kalliopi, both at home. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Camp Hill. In addition to his immediate family, Ilias is survived by his parents, George and Eleni Papastamatis; a brother, Sakis Papastamatis, all of Greece; and he was the sonin-law of Michael and Kalliopi Dimopoulos of Camp Hill. Services were held at 12 Noon, on Tuesday, January 31, 2006, in the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Camp Hill, PA. Burial will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1000 Yverdon Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011, in care of the Papastamatis family.

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PETERSON, Michael. - Loving husband, caring father, doting grandfather, loyal friend, "who made a difference, always in our hearts, everin our memories." Beloved husband of Bess, nee Backos; loving father of Bruce (Wendy), Glenn (Laurel Ann), James (Marilee) and Paul (Meg); dear grandfather of Michael, George, Frank, Lauren, Samuel, Allison, Jaclyn, Ryan, Alexis, Olivia, Vanessa and Amanda; fond brother of James (Marie) Peterson. Resting at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home Chris J. Balodimas, Oakbrook Terrace, on Friday, January 27. Funeral was held on the following day to Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, in Westchester, IL. Retired Marketing Executive for IBM Corporation for over 27 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church or the charity of your choice appreciated. For info,(630) 941-5860.

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PSARAS, Emmanuel. - Age 72; beloved husband for 50 years of Maria (Hatzikostantis) Psaras of East Hartford, formerly of Wethersfield, Conn.; died December 26 2005. Born in Gennadi, Rhodes, Greece, he was the son of the late Dimitrios and Maria Psaras (nee Kamais). He lived most of his life in Wethersfield prior to moving to East Hartford. For the past several summers he has spent time with his grandchildren swimming in Greece. He was the owner of L & L Package Store of New Britain and Economy Liquors of Bristol until his retirement in 1997. For 30 years “Manoli” enjoyed his card playing and jokes with his “Parea Ton Deka.” He always brought a smile and laughter to everyone he met. Mr. Psaras was a member of the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Hartford. Besides his wife Maria he is survived by two loving children, son, Dr. James “Dimitrios” Psaras of East Hartford, and daughter and son-in-law, Stella and Vasilios Kourtis of Greece; his two adoring grandsons, Stamatis and Manoli Kourtis of Greece; a bother, Elias Psaras of East Hartford; three brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kyriakos and Dimitra, Theologos and Evangelia Hatzikostantis of Australia, Markos and Kostandina “Dina” Hatzikostantis of Wethersfield; and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by two bothers, Pandelis, and Stelios Psaras. Funeral services were on December 29 in St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Hartford. Donations may be made in his memory to the St. Nektarios Shrine, c/o St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave., Hartford CT 06114. Providing care to the Psaras family is Giuliano-Sagarino Funeral Home at Brooklawn, in Rocky Hill.

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PSICHOGIOS, Tasia. - Age 100; of Middletown, Conn. died December 26, 2005 at Middlesex Hospital, Middletown. Tasia was born in Patras, Greece and was the daughter of the late Dennis and Julia Bafis (nee Belusi). Mrs. Psichogios was formerly of Mattituck, NY and had moved to Heritage Commons in Middletown, in 1999. She was a graduate of Teachers College in Greece, and taught Greek privately for many years. She came to America as a bride of Peter in 1928 and lived happily for 50 years. In 1980, she married Alexander Alexopoulos and were together for four years until his death. Tasia was a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Jamaica, NY and the Church of the Transfiguration of Christ of Mattituck, NY, where her husband Peter was a cantor. In February 2003, she was at Aaron Manor, Chester, for almost three years. Tasia is survived by her two daughters, Bess Schinas and her husband, Michael of Haddam, and Julie Stagias and her husband, Nicholas, of Mendham, NJ; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her stepson, John Alexopoulos of Jackson Heights, NY; and her stepdaughter, Niki Catsavis of Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews in Patras, Greece. Funeral rites will be held Friday, December 30, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Transfiguration of Christ, Mattitick, L.l., New York. Committal service and final resting place will be in Cutchogue Cemetery, Stillwater Avenue, Cutchogue, LI, New York. Relatives and friends called at the Church of the Transfiguration of Christ on December 30.

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PSOINAS, Charles “Chuckie” J. Jr. - Beloved son of the late Mary and Charles Sr. Dear brother of Ellen and Peter Fisher, Laura Psoinas and Robert and Dana Psoinas. Loving uncle of Meagan, Nicole, Lukas and Johnny. Also survived by many cherished family and friends. Services, were held on Thursday, January 25 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, in Hicksville, L.I. Visitation was held the previous day at “Gutterman's,” 8000 Jericho Tpk., Woodbury, L.I.

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SARANTOPOULOS, Georgia P. (nee ADRIANAKOS) - Beloved wife of the late Peter; loving mother of Vasili (Vasilo) Sarantopoulos, Adonia (Spiro) Tsagoiropoulos, Fotis (Evangila) Sarantopoulos and Xanthe (Christo) Kalagis, beloved daughter who lived and took care of her mother since 1966 and was at her bed side when she fell asleep to the lord; proud grandmother of Peter and Xanthe Sarantopoulos, Vasiliki and Georgia Tsagoiropoulos, Peter (Carla) Sarantopoulos, Loukia (James) Rodriguez, Georgia Sarantopoulos, Niko Kalagis and Peter (Janette) Kalagis; great-grandmother of 17; dear sister of Eleni Adrianakos of Greece, Ageliko Papachristakis and the late Niko, Dimitri, Andreas and Penelope Adrianakos; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Georgia was very active with the Greek Orthodox Church throughout her entire life. Visitation was on Wednesday, January 25at Smith Corcoran Funeral Home, in Chicago, IL. Family and friends met on the following morning at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Des Plaines, IL for Funeral Service.

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TOULOUMES, Kathryn L. - Age 86; of Dauphin, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at her residence. She was a retired co-owner of the St. Moritz Cafe' in Harrisburg; and a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Camp Hill. Surviving are her husband, Sam N. Touloumes; a daughter, Jo Ann and husband, Ron Nye of Lewes, Delaware; a son, Nicholas S. Touloumes and wife, Audrey of Dillsburg; 5 grandchildren; 4 great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 28, 2006, in the Cathedral, in Camp Hill. Burial was in Paxtang Cemetery, Sharon and Kelson Street, Harrisburg, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to Cathedral, 1000 Yverdon Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011.

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