Obituaries

Stelios A. “Steve” Mountis, 73

December 13, 2013

Stelios A. “Steve” Mountis, 73, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. Born in the village of Agios Georgios, on the island of Chios, Greece, he was the son of the late Alexandros and Stella (Mamas) Mountis.

Steve is survived by his wife, Lemonia (Dellas) Mountis whom he married on July 7, 1974 in Paris, France.

Steve came to America in April 1956 from Greece and worked in many local restaurants, including the original Zimmerman’s, Garden Spot, Host Town, and Elks Club. After their wedding, they resided in Paris and Steve worked for the family restaurant, Orestias.

He was a long standing member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church where he volunteered frequently. He loved cooking, baking, gardening, coin collecting and time with his grandchildren.

On December 20, 2000, Steve received a heart transplant and was extremely thankful to his physicians and nurses for extending his life.

Surviving in addition to his wife, a daughter, Dr. Maria Mountis Panagopoulos, wife of Chris, of Broadview Heights, OH, a son, Alexandros S. Mountis, of Lancaster, two grandchildren, Constantine Alexander and Lemonitsa Maria, four brothers, Antonios Mountis, husband of Marianthi, George Mountis, husband of Melpa, Emanuel Mountis, husband of Ekaterini, John Mountis, all of Lancaster, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three infant siblings, Athena, Maria, and Christos.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 10:30AM at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 64 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 with Rev. Alexander Veronis and Rev. Hector Firoglanis officiating. Viewings will be on Monday from 6-8PM with a 7PM Trisagion Service, and Tuesday from 9:30-10:30AM, both at the church. Interment will be in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Steve’s memory to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church or University of Pennsylvania Heart Transplant Program, C/O Dr. Mariell Jessup, 3400 Civic Center Blvd East Pavilion 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

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Condolences to the Family

December 17, 2013

To the Family of Steve Mountis,
With Sympathy… We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of sorrow.
May his memory be eternal and everlasting.
Sincerely,
Arthur and Mary Jane Pavlatos

December 16, 2013

We are truly sadden by the passing of your beloved Husband, Father, Papou,
Brother, and Uncle — Steve. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
May Steve’s memory be eternal.
Carl & Mary McClune

December 16, 2013

Mrs. Mountis, Maria and Alex, I want to express my sincere condolences to you all. Mr. Mountis was a great husband, father and grandfather. I know that you all will miss him dearly but he will be with you in spirit and fond memories. The memories are the best things to hold onto on your daily living. I am sorry that I won’t be there, but please know that I’m thinking of you all during this time. My God give you strength and comfort over the next several days.

December 15, 2013

Dear Family,
May you find comfort in loving memories of Theio Stelio. He was one of the sharpest, funniest people I’ve ever met, and I will never forget him. He was blessed to have a wife like Theia Lemonia, and even more blessed with his kids (and son-in-law) and grandkids. Please accept my condolences. With love and respect, Katerina V.