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Marianthi “Mary” Soukas, 92
June 14, 2020
Marianthi Soukas, 92, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Moravian Manor, Lititz, on Sunday, June 14, 2020 with her sons by her side. Born in Saint George Sikousis, Chios, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Ilias and Despina (Kourgelis) Salagaras.
Marianthi grew up and lived on the island of Chios, Greece before moving to Lancaster, PA. She and her husband, Chrysostom moved to Lancaster from Greece with their two sons, George and Dan, in 1966.
Marianthi was known to many friends and neighbors as Mary especially her non-Greek friends. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Chrysostom Soukas, in 1976.
She retired from Lancaster General Hospital. Marianthi was a Devout Greek Orthodox Christian and was a longtime and loyal member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. She played significant roles with the Philoptochos Society, Bible studies, church activities, and was a dedicated annual Greek Bazaar loukemades crewmate. She also enjoyed baking, cooking, sewing, gardening, cleaning, and doting on her family and grandkids. Her most memorable journey was a church trip she took to the holy lands at the age of 84 where she amazed everyone with her stamina, passion, and connectedness to historical and spiritual sites.
Marianthi is survived by her two sons, George C. Soukas, husband of Mary Jo (Medura), Daniel C. Soukas, husband of Colleen (Lefever), both of Lancaster, three grandchildren, Chris Soukas fiancé of, Jessica Stamper, Stephanie Soukas, and Christina Soukas, a brother, John Salagaras, husband of Lemonia, of Chios, Greece, cousins, Kosta “Gus” Kourgelis, husband of Eleni (Keares) and family, Maria Kesoglou and Irene Varias and family.
Due to Covid restrictions, Funeral Services will be private for the family. Friends are encouraged to view the Live Streamed service to be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 10:30am from the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with Rev. Hector Firoglanis and Rev. Alexander Goussetis officiating. The family would also like to thank Father Alexander Veronis and Presbytera Pearl Veronis for their life long ministry and support for her. The family would also like to say thanks to the staff at Moravian Manor for their excellent care and attentiveness to her in these difficult times. The Live Stream link for watching the funeral service is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2vSFDI2r5r84Zg_gbLwaw
A public viewing will be held on Thursday at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA 17543 from 6-8pm. Interment will be in Conestoga Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church or Philoptochos Society 64 Hershey Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603.
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Condolences to the Family
July 01, 2020
So sorry for your loss . I’m sure life will be very different without her. I remember all the good stories about her cooking. Take care , hope all is well and stay safe
kindly Brenda McDonald
June 26, 2020
George, so sorry to read if you’d mom’s passing. I know she had a great presence in your life and will be missed. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Leslie High
June 23, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the Soukas family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ambrosía Ortega & Doris Berberian
June 20, 2020
We are very sorry for your loss. May her memory be eternal!
Dan, Laura, LeeAnna, Sarah, and Emme Russo
June 19, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to Dan and George and all members of the Soukas family. We will miss Marianthi’s sweet way of welcoming us as extended family at gatherings and holidays. It was lovely to see how Marianthi beamed with joy at time spent with family and her quiet pride as we all enjoyed the wonderful food and love ever-present in a Soukas home.John & Jennifer Repella
June 18, 2020
may her memory be eternal. she was a good friend with my mother.
kathy papadimitriou and family
June 18, 2020
George, Dan and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your sweet mother’s passing. She was always so kind to us when we were neighbors on Hamilton Street. We always enjoyed the tasty dishes she shared. Wayne has great memories of playing football in the street with both of you. I’m sure your mom has just had a wonderful reunion with your dad and other family members. May you have peace in your hearts! Love,
Barb and Wayne Peters
June 18, 2020
George and Dan so sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers for you and your family. hope this is comfort in these trying times
Jeffery Troop
June 18, 2020
Dear George and Dan — I’m so very sorry for your loss. I didn’t know your mom personally, but we shared many smiles on Sundays and while working at the Bazaars. May you find peace in the many warm memories you have, the lessons she taught, and the example she led for you and your families. Memory eternal!
Kathy Granbois
June 17, 2020
Dear George and Dan, you have our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. George and Judy George
June 17, 2020
So sorry to hear of the passing of Marianthi. She was a very special lady who always had a smile and a warm greeting for us whenever we met. May her memory be eternal.
Theo and Bonnie Mammis
June 17, 2020
May her memory be eternal Marianthi was a wonderful person fond memories of her especially at the bazaar when making the loukoumades. Marianthi will be missed. Maria P. Georgallis
June 17, 2020
Dear Soukas Family,
We are saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. Between her figs and her loukemades, we had a very special bond. We will miss seeing her. May her memory be eternal.
With our love and sympathy,
Mark and Angela Moshos
June 17, 2020
Dear Dan, Colleen, George and Christina,
Your Mother /Yiayia was an amazing woman. I will miss her tender smile and hugs. I am grateful for the trip to Holy Protection Monastery we took with her and our daughters back in 2011. You could see God thru her eyes. Love you all Memory Eternal from Jo-Anne Shellhamer
June 17, 2020
Dear George< Please know that you and your family are in our prayers at this time.
Gil Hartley
June 16, 2020
Dear George and Dan and families, I have so many beautiful memories of your mother, especially from when we were young. I will always remember her kindness. May her memory be eternal. Maria Hazangeles Grant
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