Helen Stamas

News Death Notice

STAMAS, Helen (Gianuglou), HG age 80, was born Nov. 12, 1929 in Dayton and passed away quietly Thursday, December 10, 2009 at her home in Kettering surrounded by loving family and friends including Father Mark Emroll who administered Communion and then the Last Rite of her Greek Orthodox faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom & Poulcheria Gianuglou & brother, C. Dino Gianuglou. Helen is survived by her husband of 53 years, Paul; daughters & son-in-law, Maria & Dan Cleary, Paula Stamas-Snyder; grandchildren, Tom & Maggie Cleary, Anna & Katie Snyder all of whom she loved dearly; sister-in-law, Karen Myers; niece, Nicole Gianuglou; cousin, Costa Nicolet & family of Paris, France; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Helen graduated from Stivers H.S. in 1947, attended Miami Jacobs College and was employed by the Girl Scouts of America. Helen left to fulfill her dream of advancing her interest in art by enrolling in the School of the Dayton Art Institute concentrating in Fashion Illustration earning her BFA. Her outstanding ability led to employment with Rike's, The Metropolitan, Elder-Beerman as well as being able to free-lance with other businesses in the area. Helen was hired as a member of the faculty at the School of the Dayton Art Institute with the assistance of the Registrar, Ann Deeter, a beloved friend and mentor. She earned a BS in Ed. from the University of Dayton Graduating summa (2nd in her class) and worked as an Art instructor at MCJVS known as Montgomery County Career Technical Center retiring in 1992 and throughout the years taught at Sinclair College. She was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, sang in the choir and served as the organist for many years. With her passing a deep & irreplaceable void has been created in the hearts of her husband, daughters, and the joys of her life, her grandchildren. May her well earned rest be eternal!! ('How do I love thee? Let me count the ways" PJS). The family will receive friends at the Marker & Heller Funeral Home, Huber Heights Chapel, 5844 Old Troy Pike from 4-7 PM Sunday with Trisagion Prayers at 5:30 PM. Funeral service 10:00 AM Monday, December 14, 2009 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 500 Belmonte Park North with Father Mark P. Emroll officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Memorial Fund in Helen's memory.