Obituaries
Thalia H. Moshos, 76
Thalia H. Moshos, 76, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly on Thursday morning June 19, at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George D. and Marouka (Vekios) Patounas. Thalia was married to James N. Moshos on the island of Chios in the village of St. George Sikousis, Greece. They celebrated their fifty-sixth wedding anniversary in February.
Thalia was the co-owner of Mama Mia’s Pizzeria, North Lime and East James Streets, Lancaster. She and her husband operated Mama Mia’s for thirty two years. Prior to Mama Mia’s, Thalia worked at the Apollo Restaurant, which was located at the same location as Mama Mia’s, and was owned and operated by her parents.
Thalia was a 1949 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. A lifelong, active member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Lancaster, she sang in the senior choir, volunteered at the annual church bazaar, and was an active member of the Philoptochos Society. Thalia was a former member of Daughters of Penelope.
A very caring and compassionate person, Thalia was very full of life, and always had a beautiful smile. She enjoyed tennis, playing bridge, traveling with her husband, Jim, vacationing with her family, and she loved cooking meals for her family.
Surviving in addition to her husband, are two sons, William J. Moshos, husband of Georgia M., and Mark J. Moshos, husband of Angela M., both of Lancaster, three grandchildren, Thalia P., James, and Andrew. She is also survived by eleven nieces and nephews. Thalia was preceded in death by a brother, John Patounas.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday morning, June 21, at 11 AM, at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 64 Hershey Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603 with Rev. Alexander Veronis officiating. The viewing will be held on Friday evening from 7 until 9 PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel Inc., 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. The Trisagion services will be held at 8 PM. A second viewing will be held at the church on Saturday morning from 10 until 11 AM. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. Please omit flowers, memorials in Thalia’s memory may be sent to the Philoptochos Society, c/o Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.
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What a shock! We will miss Thalia terribly. She always came to visit us here in Boca Raton when she was in Florida. Always vivacious, charming,
and intelligent, she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
The Traugott/Diefenbach families
My Condolences to Jim, Mark and Bill. I will miss Thalia very much. She was a very special person.
Gene Lewis
Georgia,
My condolences on the death of your mother-in-law. I will remember her in my prayers today. May you and your family find comfort in fond memories of her.
Kathleen A Magbag
(Worked with you at St Joe’s)
Dear Family, I’m thinking of you all, and send deep and warm condolences for the sudden loss of Thalia.
May God bless her and all of you.
Anastasi (Ernest) Mavrides
I want to offer my condolences to all the family. I worked at Mamma Mias for a good part of my life. The whole family provided me with life lessons that I still carry with me today. Thalia was a very special person and a good role model for everyone. They offered balance and stability to my life along with cherished memories of working with them. My prayers to you all.
Bryan Hilt
My prayers are with all of you. Thalia always had a kind word and bright smile to share with me and others she met. She will be greatly missed. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. I know she shines brightly in the presence of the Lord. God bless all of you.
Love,
Brian and Despina(Mavrides) Snyder
Bill,
I know this is a difficult time for you and your family with the sudden loss of your mother. The few times that I met her she seemed to be a very warm, friendly, and gracious person. I know you will take comfort in the fond memories and nurturing love she provided all these years. My deepest sympathy.
Jeff Bomboy
Jim,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Thalia… She was an awesome woman, mother and wife. The world lost a tremendous human being.
We want you to know that we have been praying for you and your entire family ever since Mom told us of her stroke. None of it felt real and it certainly was a shock.
A fond memory of mine is at Christmas time and the wonderful Greek treats Thalia would share with her family and friends. After moving away I always enjoyed those rare occasions I would make it back to Lancaster and sneak a Baklava from Mom and Dads tray. I would always get caught since Mom rationed them out, but somehow one or two went missing. Tootie was also saying how nice and welcoming Thalia was when she first came into our group. She always remembered that and really appreciated her kindness.
May God bless you and your entire family.
Bill Tootie and Luke Walp
We have fond memories of Thalia intently watching the many tennis matches at TLV. She always had a compliment for the players. You are all in our thoughts.
The St. Onge family
