All Obituaries

Surrounded by her loving family, Presvytera Nancy, age 80, died peacefully after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. Nancy, daughter of the late Michael and Evangelia Angelakos, was born in Trenton, NJ and grew up in Bound Brook, NJ. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 57 years, Rev. Fr. Sarantos Serviou and her three daughters Fanya Serviou, Lisa Oddo (John) and Demetra Serviou, her loving grandchildren Thanna and Johnnie Oddo, and her siblings Tina Papazoglou...

On Sunday April 25, 2021 Beloved wife of Charles A. Smith; mother of Charles A. Smith, III (Stephanie); grandmother of Charles A. Smith, IV. Sister of Robin Hunphries of West Virginia. There will be no services, funeral and interment are private. Arrangements by john A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

On Saturday, April 24, 2021, at age 92, Thomas John Plakidas of Edgewood died peacefully with his daughters by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Marina Plakidas and devoted father to Lynne Klim (Daniel) and Laura Milton (Phil). Proud grandfather of Michael and Matthew Klim and Katherine and PJ Milton. They will miss him greatly. Loving brother to Mimi Chester (late Thomas) and the late James Plakidas (Elizabeth); Catherine Gust (Edward); George Plakidas; and Alex Plakidas....

James R. Grover, 79, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Friday April 23, 2021.  He was a kind, optimistic and loving husband, family member and friend, and was an inspiration to all who had the good fortune to know him.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy Widdows Grover of Pittsburgh, brother Richard Grover of Tampa, FL, sister Ethel Morris of Orleans, ON, brothers-in-law, Wes (Julie) Widdows of Connersville, IN, and Joel Widdows of Jacksonville Beach, FL, nephews Andrew...

On Saturday April 17, 2021, Paul B. Matthews, age 79, of Highland Park. Beloved husband of Karen R. Matthews. Father of Kevin P. Matthews (Kathleen), Alan P. Matthews (Maria), and the late Michael P. Matthews. Grandfather of Ryan, Logan, Cameron, Alaina, and Enzo. Son of the late Frank and Margaret Matthews. Brother of the late Francis Matthews, Linda Matthews, and Faith Paradise. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Paul was born in West Newton, PA in 1942. He grew up in White Oak and...

Deceased Name:  Elizabeth J. Watson   On Thursday April 15, 2021, Elizabeth Jean “Betty” (O’Connell) Watson; beloved wife of 59 years of the late Thomas B. Watson Jr.; mother of Thomas B. Watson, III (Janice), Douglas Watson (Lois) and Mark Watson (Angela); also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; sister of Rosemarie Walsh and the late Margaret Lynch, Bonnie O’Connell and Margaret Harper. Daughter of the late Thomas and Rose...

Sister Elizabeth Marie Kelly, S.S.N.D.   On Tuesday April 13, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. Sister Elizabeth was the daughter of the late John W. Kelly and Elizabeth O’Toole Kelly. Sister Elizabeth is survived by her sister, Sister Kathleen Kelly, S.S.N.D. Sister Elizabeth was preceded in death by her above-named parents as well as her siblings, Regina Kelly, Father John W. Kelly, C.S.S.R., Martin Kelly, Gerard Kelly and Sr. Ursula E. Kelly, S.S.N.D. Sister Elizabeth received her...

On Tuesday April 13, 2021 Toula Peterson. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Peterson; mother of John R. Peterson (Mary), Father Michael Peterson and the late William Peterson. Yia-Yia of Jasmine M. Peterson, the love of Toula’s life. Sister of the late Catherine Contis and Louis Xidis. Sister-in-law of Margo Xidis, also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Friday from 9a.m. until an 11a.m. Funeral Service at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral....

James Stathopoulos   On Saturday April 10, 2021, beloved husband of Toula Grimpa Stathopoulos; father of Aspasia “Stacey” Panousis (Constantinos), Nikos “Nick” Stathopoulos, and Ioulia “Julie” Pasquella (John); grandfather of George Panousis, Ariana and Sarah Pasquella; brother of George Stathopoulos and Athanasia Ganas; also survived by nieces and nephews. Jimmy was a sweet, kind and easy-going gentleman who enjoyed gardening, Greek music, and...

On April 9, 2021 Thomas Thorburn Flannery passed away at the age of 75.  Tom was the son of the late John Rogers Flannery and Sara Kelly Flannery.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Stephanie King Flannery; Children, William Flannery and Erin (Robert) Franklin; Sister, Sally (Clay) Hardon; Brother, Roger (Lauren) Flannery; Grandchildren, Caroline, Kate and Emma Franklin; Nieces, Kelly Hardon, Meg Hardon, Sara (Stephen) Aros and Meredith Flannery; Nephews, Clay Jr. (Claire)...