Sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Valavanes. She was always kind to me and my family. I pray for God’s love, peace, and comfort to envelope you and guide you all through this difficult time.
Love In Christ,
Paul and Cassandra Mimidis

Dear Spencer, Andrea and family,
I was so sad to hear about the loss of your wonderful mom/mother-in law/grandmother. I know she was a special lady who was a big part of your lives. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Gilligan

I am greatly saddened at the hearing of the message of Nena’s death. She was a good friend to all she knew, which includes myself. I know she was deeply loved by many she touched. She had a winning smile. I saw her often at Captain Gus’s restaurant and she put a lot of time in for the Greek Bazaar each year. You live on in memories of people like me.
Michael Brinley

We are sorry for your loss.  Although we did not know Mrs. Valavanes, we are patients of her son-in-law, Dr. Spencer Phillips.  He spoke very highly of his mother-in-law and I know she will be missed.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you walk through this difficult time. 
Sincerely,
Barbara and Fred Carbaugh

To the family of Nena,
     I am so very sorry for your loss. She will missed by all who knew her. She was a very special lady who loved life and all she knew. She treated everyone she knew as they were a part of her family.

Bob Allison

My world is a little darker today as I hear the news of Nena’s passing.  She was a glowing friendly soul who left a warm spirit of cheer wherever she went.  She will be missed.  A trip to Captain Gus’ was always a bright spot in my day.  My condolences to Barbara, Gus and the whole family. 
Mike Mastros and family

Expressing our heartfelt sympathy with the passing of your mother/sister/aunt
Nena Valavanes.  Jerry and Sandy Bruce

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Nena’s passing away. Her lovely smile and matching disposition will surely be missed !!!!!  Our condolences go out to her brother Gus , and sister Barbara ; her Children Andrea and Dodi ….. their husbands  .  All her nieces , nephews and her  beloved grandchildren !!!——-Cindy ( Fokas ), and husband Curt Flaharty.

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We wish to send our sincere sympathy to all the family.
The Harlan "Mose" Stauffer family.
 Ginny,Nancy,Allen,Sally,& Harold

I am so sorry to hear of  the passing of Nena, a member of one of the finest families that I ever knew.  Back in the early 50s, my wife and I moved to West James St. in Lancaster, across the street from the Sun Restauarant which was owned and operated by Mike and Andy Valvanes.  As I got to know the family, I was very impressed with their kindness and courtesy to everyone they met. In later years, Nena’s brother, Captain Gus was my next door neighbor on Wheatland Ave and Nena and Barbara lived a block away.  I got to know all of the children and they were all just a wonderful family.  I am presently in Virginia with my Son’s family for Christmas and I am sorry to say that I will not be able to attend the services, but I send my deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of a very gracious and kind Lady.  May God be with you and comfort you at this difficult time.  Luther L. Henry, and Family

I was sad to hear about Nina’s passing.  I have many fond memories of Nina, especially her unique sense of humor and how she brightened every event she attended with her funny stories.  I loved to be on bus trips with her!  She just had a special way of spreading joy.  I will keep all of you in my prayers through this difficult time. 
May her memory be eternal. 
Maria Hazangeles

We are so, so sorry to hear of Nena’s passing.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.  She was such a special lady and she will be greatly missed.  I can hear her saying "Hi Honey" even now as I type.  It’s hard to picture the Bazaar without her.
We pray for comfort, strength and peace for your families in the days to come.
May her memory be eternal.
With love and sympathy,
Mark, Angela, Jim and Andy Moshos

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.  Indeed, it is a great loss for our whole church community.  Nena was a beautiful lady loved by many, many people that she touched throughout her life. I have special memories of helping her during recent years with the bazaar baking and preparation.  I’ll never know where she got so much energy.  She was inspiring.  She had a smile that would always make you feel welcome and special. Behind the smile, you could see that certain sparkle in her eye that told you that you shouldn’t take this lady for granted!
We will miss her so. May her memory be eternal!
Sincerely,
Robin and John Roumeliotis

Please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the passing of Nena, one my favorite people in the Greek community in Lancaster.  I remember her from my childhood as one of the warmest, sweetest people I have ever known. 
In sorrow, 
Carol Dracoules

Our condolences.

Joe and Gail Lombardo

My heart felt sympathy goes out to the entire family.

Nena was so special to me in such a unique way. I always enjoyed seeing her at Captain Gus’.

There was not a day that she would not look over at me and say " Kenny how many times did we hear that story?" We would both laugh. 

She was of course talking about the Captain telling one of his stories about the magic ring that can see, Wanda Jackson, or the shadow he tripped over.

The way she always supported the Annunciation Church was another thing I really admired. She as so devoted to making every event the very best it could be.

I will miss hearing her stories about the great times she had with my grand parents George and Evelyn Vlassis.

The big smile she would get when telling me about her grand children and their wonderful accomplishments.

I will miss her deeply.

I am so sorry for your loss.  We loved Nena so much at church.  I especially loved  her kindness and jokes.  She was a wonderful person and will surely be missed.  The bazaar will not be the same without her present.  May her memory be eternal.

Sincerely,

Connie Hajioannou
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Janet and I, along with Janika and Micaela, wish to extend these belated condolences on the death of our beloved "Aunt Nena."

Although this note responds to an archived notice, we hope it will still reach the family.  We had hoped to attend the 40 Day Memorial this weekend, but are uncertain whether the trip from our Virginia home will be possible.

Know that our thoughts have been with you throughout this period of mourning, and that we will be saying prayers for Aunt Nena on Sunday along with you, wherever we may be.  We feel privileged to have known her, to have enjoyed her ready smile and infectious laugh, and particularly blessed that Janika had the experience of working the Bazaar pastry room with her for several years.

With much love,
The Perezous Family