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Marika DIMITRIOU Obituary

DIMITRIOU, Marika E.

Age 94, of Dayton, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at her residence. Marika worked with continuing education at Good Samaritan Hospital for many years and volunteered at Good Samaritan North, Trotwood Elementary and Northmoor Elementary Schools. She was a longtime member of The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and Past President of the Philoptochos Society.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, James G.; sisters, Gloria Foote and Stacy Sampler; brother, Tony Ellis; grandson, Mark Gross; great-grandson, Kyle Gross; and several members of the Eliades Family. Marika is survived by her sons, Evan (Wanda) of Tipp City and George of Union; sisters, Pauline Haskins and Evelyn Gregory; brother, E. George Ellis; grandchildren, Eric and Chrissy Dimitriou, Sophia and Matt Stamper, Diana (Chris) Dimitriou; great-grandchildren, Cole, Layla, Zoey and Mira; God-children,

Stephen and Stephanie Zonars; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday, April 25, 2022, at The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 500 Belmonte Park North with Father Anthony Cook officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 AM Monday until service time. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Marika's memory. Funeral arrangements

entrusted to Marker & Heller Funeral Homes.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dayton Daily News on Apr. 21, 2022.

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Maria Protos-Stephanopoulos

April 28, 2022

George, Evan and families, I remember your Mom with her twinkling eyes and heartwarming smile as we all grew up together at Annunciation Church. She was the best! May her Memory be Eternal and May God grant you Peace and Comfort as we mourn her loss, however, happy to be with your Dad and Yiayia! Much love, Maria Protos-Stephanopoulos Wichita, KS.

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