Jeanette C. Saribalas

SARIBALAS Jeanette (Jeanie) Chakeres Saribalas, 80, peacefully fell asleep on, June 17, 2011, surrounded by her family at the Convalarium at Indian Run in Dublin, Ohio. Jeanette was born on November 12, 1930 at the White Cross Hospital in Columbus, Ohio to the late George and Mary (Psora) Chakeres. She graduated from Columbus West High School and attended Capital University in Bexley. Jeanette was a lifelong member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Columbus. She used her glorious messo-soprano voice for a variety of programming either solo or with different combination of groups, such as the Ohio Valley Choir, consisting of voices from four Greek Orthodox Churches in Ohio and West Virginia. She served as Columbus church Choir Director in the early 1950's and sang in the choir for more than 60 years. Jeanette was a member of the philoptochos anthropic ladies organization of which she also served as President. Also, she served on the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Board of Trustees. During her 28 years of professional service she earned the position of Vice President of the Mid America Federal Savings & Loan Bank. She is survived by her loving husband, Dr George M Saribalas; son, Dr. Michael G. (Amy) Saribalas; daughter, Zoe (Joy) Saribalas-Mangini; grandchildren, Marisa, Melina, George M, Anastasia and Gregory; sister, Doreen (Dr Tom) Tziahanas of Ann Arbor; nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the O. R. WOODYARD CO. NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 2990 Bethel Rd., Tuesday, 4-8 p.m. with Trisagion Service at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N. High Street. Interment will follow at the new Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus Ohio. Presbyter Michael H Kontos, Jr., Economos and Presbyter Pantelemon Maillis officiating. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor Jeanette may make contributions to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The Saribalas family extends their deepest gratitude to the Convalarium, their staff and aides, who gave extraordinary attention to Jeanette, and also to Hospice.