Mary Papademetriou, 72, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital with her brother Gus at her side. Born in Englewood, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Papademetriou and Cleo Pappas.

She was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Mary suffered most of her life with illnesses. She is finally at rest with the Lord. No matter how little Mary had, she was always willing to share with you or ask if she could help you. She loved her Orthodox faith and her family.

Surviving are her brother Gus and sister Barbara of Lancaster, stepmother Maria Papademetriou, half-brother Thomas of Huntington Beach, CA, half-sisters Stella of Lancaster and Nancy St.Clair of Dale City, VA, and several nephews and nieces and great nephews. A special thank you to her first cousins Barbara and Nena Valavanes and Andy and Gus Karpouzis for all their love and support during all her difficult years.

There will be a viewing 9:30-10:30 AM Wednesday, November 9, 2011, followed by the Funeral at 10:30 AM with The Rev. Alexander Gousssetis officiating, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. Please omit flowers. Contributions can be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 64 Hershey Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100