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.