Obituaries

Dimitria S. Manuel, 86

August 14, 2017

Dimitria S. Manuel, 86, of Lancaster passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at LGH. Born in Kos, Greece, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Kontostavlinio (Zervanos) Tripolitis. She was the wife of the late Steve G. Manuel who passed away in 2003.

She is survived by her daughter, Constance M. Gianulis, wife of Fr. Milton of Williamsburg, VA; two sons, George S. Manuel of Williamstown, PA, John Manuel, husband of Karen of Virginia Beach, VA; stepson, Steve Manuel, husband of Jaylene of State College, PA; 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny J. and George J. Tripolitis and three sisters, Thaleia, Eleni and Maria.

Dimitria was a faithful member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, where she served as past president for the Philoptocos Society and various church committees. Her beloved priest, Fr. Alex Veronis, put it best: she was a “parish lay minister to many. She had a sharp mind, perceptive spirit, and most gracious demeanor. Her open heart made everyone feel welcome. Hence many gravitated towards her and sought her opinion and counsel.” She was happiest when she was surrounded by her family, doing for them what she loved best: spoiling them with incomparably delicious food and pastries. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her life. A practical woman, “Mitsa” kept her feet on the ground, but her eyes always on her Lord.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 11:30AM at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 64 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA. Viewing times are as follows: Thursday evening at the Annunciation Church 6-8PM, a Trisagion Service will be held at 7PM, and Friday 11-11:30AM. Interment will be held at Conestoga Memorial Park. Memorial contributions in Dimitria’s memory may be sent to Annunciation Church, 64 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA.

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Condolences to the Family

August 23, 2017

We want to express our deepest sympathies. May her memory be eternal. Thinking of you.
Fr. Joseph, Presvytera Ranae & Yianni Strzelecki

August 22, 2017

Presbytera Connie, Fr. John, Presbytera Karen and Fr. Milton and Families
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother Dimitria. May her memory be eternal. Zoe Imas. Our Prayers are with you.
Mary, Tommy and John Mangus

August 18, 2017

I have been thinking of you all, especially you Connie. You impressed me with your love and dedication to your mother. I can tell that she was the sweetest and was loved by many. I pray for comfort and so many happy memories! It was my pleasure to meet you all and to care for your mother.
Carolyn Nissley, nurse on 5West

August 17, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you at this very difficult time. Mitsa was a wonderful and caring person who loved her family deeply. I have many memories of staying over at your house near hammonds pretzels when I was very little. I’m glad I got over to visit her with my brother Steve last summer, she always made you feel at home, and was always feeding you pastries.
GBU,
Brenda (Steve’s sister)

August 17, 2017

Manuel Family, Lean on your friends and family during this difficult time. Our Heavenly Father is no stranger to sorrow. He sees and understands your pain. May you sense His loving hand and be comforted. Thinking of Your Family with Deepest Sympathy and Love. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. Who comforteth us in all our tribulations, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble. Your Friends, Clair & Tina Hilsher (former co-worker of George’s from the SDoL)

August 17, 2017

My condolences for the loss of your loved one, and may you be comforted by Gods future promises to mankind through His written word, the Bible at Acts 24:15. Revelation 21:3,4,5.

August 17, 2017

Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Time will give you beautiful and lasting memories of your beloved mother.
With all our love, Dennis and Debbie Economos

August 17, 2017

Memory Eternal to this beautiful soul, condolences to all the families, the Lord now opens his arms to his child and embraces them 🙏🙏🙏 thinking of you all, the Kotoros family

August 16, 2017

My most sincere sympathy and condolences to the family of Dimitria Manuel. May her memory be eternal. The Milonas Family

August 16, 2017

Maria and I want to express our condolances to the family of Demitria Manuel, May her memory be eternal.With our love Ted and Maria Maroulis

August 16, 2017

Dearest Fr. John, presvitera and family, we were all saddened by your sweet mother and yiayia’s passing. The loss is truly a crushing blow to all who loved and cared for her. We, at St. Nicholas, feel your pain and are praying for all. Zoe se mas. May her memory be eternal.
Hope and George Damergis and family

August 16, 2017

God give rest to her soul and comfort to all of you. Big hugs to Connie and Father John. Memory eternal. Love, Polly Maouris Hillier

August 16, 2017

Dear Beloved Manuel Family and extended families,
We are broken-hearted for the loss of your precious mother and grandmother. She was a true gem of a person, and we could not help but to love her.
Our hearts and prayers are with you in this sad time.
With all our love,
+Jon and Barb

Visitation: Thursday, August 17, 2017; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church; 64 Hershey Ave; Lancaster, PA
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Visitation: Friday, August 18, 2017; 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church; 64 Hershey Ave; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Friday, August 18, 2017; 11:30 AM; Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church; 64 Hershey Ave; Lancaster, PA
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