Stamatia D. Madonis, 86, of Lancaster, PA passed away on October 1, 2009 at the Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Asfendiou, Kos, Greece to the late Rev. John and Andriana (Keares) Hazangeles.

Stamatia is survived by her loving husband Demetrios J. Madonis. They were married in Asfendiou, Kos, Greece on November 12, 1950.

She was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and was a strong believer in her faith.

Stamatia moved to the United States in 1968 to find opportunity and to be with her family.  Her first job was at the Sun Restaurant, Lancaster City. She then was employed by St. Joseph Hospital and Lancaster General Hospital.

She was a member of the Pan-Coan Society and the Philoptochos Society. She became well known for her famous Loukoumades at the Annual Greek Food Bazaar where she volunteered each year for the church. Stamatia loved cooking, knitting, telling stories, was known for her hospitality of family and friends, had a wonderful sense of humor, and loved people in general.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, John D. Madonis, husband of Sophia, of Lancaster, Michael D. Madonis, husband of, Maria, of Toronto, Canada, Christos D. Madonis, husband of Eleni, of Lancaster, one daughter, Andriana D., wife of, Tim Pikoulas, of Athens, Greece, eleven grandchildren, two brothers, Harry Hazangeles and Pete Hazangeles, husband of, Areti, both of Lancaster, many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Angelos Hazangeles, of Greece and a sister Christina Hazipetros, of Lancaster.

The Madonis family would like to thank Stamatia's caretakers Beverly and Carmen for their care and support, Dr. Mohler and a special thank you to Dr. Spencer Phillips and staff at Lancaster General Hospital.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service on Monday October 5, 2009 at 11am from the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 64 Hershey Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603 with the Rev. Alexander Goussetis officiating. A viewing will held at the church Sunday evening from 7-9pm with a Trisagion Service at 8pm and a second viewing on Monday at the church from 10-11am. Interment will take place at Conestoga Memorial Park. Memorial contributions in Stamatia's memory may be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Arrangements made by Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 393-9661. To send the family online condolences please visit snyderfuneralhome.com