Clara A. Kostakos
February 14, 1916 ~ January 4, 2007
Clara A. Kostakos, 90, of Weirton, WV, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2007 at the D & D Quality Care in Weirton. Born February 14, 1916 in Crete, Greece, she was the daughter of the late John and Maria Stavroulakis Kladakis. Clara was preceded in death by her first husband of 30 years, John Angelos in 1961; her second husband John Kostakos in 2000; daughters Patricia Gole and Mary Mattes; brothers Ted, Steve, Michael and Gus Kladakis and sisters Domina Kladakis, Kathryn Psaros and Helen Verdis.
Clara was a homemaker, a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church where she served as Cantor and in the All Saints Choir.
Clara’s survivors include sister Anna Demas of Tampa, FL, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Monday 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Additional visitation will be held Tuesday from 10AM until the 11AM funeral services at the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church with Reverend Father Frank A. Milanese officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
the great-grand children and I will miss Yiayia Clara very much. She had a beautiful voice and laugh that we will always remember. Her ability to write poetry in Greek was unsurpassable. We will always think of her on Valentines Day which is her birthday and her favorite color red. God take her in His loving care. Nicolle, Mary , Angelique and Deana Mattes
Dear Clara, we wish you peace on your journey. We hope you are with your dear daughters, husbands and other family menbers who have passed. May your memory be eternal. We will always have fond memories of our trips to your home. And you will always be in our hearts. With love, Genny and Pete Stakias
Dear Yia Yia Clara, You have completed your journey on earth and begin your eternal life in heaven with Mom, Papous John and Thia Patty and all of your brothers and sisters. We will miss you very much. Your many gifts of song in English and in Greek have touched our hearts and we thank you for our mother Mary. God rest your soul and soar free. Love from all of our hearts, Bill, Ange, Anna, John and Marlena Lazarides
Dear Clara, I didn’t know you that well, but my family and I knew and loved your daughter Mary and her family. You’re at peace now and with your loved ones. May you rest in eternal peace and “ZOH SE SAS” Politimy and Dimitri
I smile when I think of your grandmother.She was a sweet woman.Sorry for your loss.
I will always treasure the moments I spent with my grandmother. She has a special place in my heart.It gives me peace to know she is with my Mother and grandfather. Peter Mattes
I will remember the visits, talking on the phone w/Clara, but most of all I will miss Clara who was a big part of my mother (Helen Vardis, who is also sadly missed). May you rest and be blessed with eternal love. Maryann Vardis (Barkasi) & children, Veronica & Jayce
Dear Thia Koula, You were a wonderful aunt to myself and my family. We will always remember the joy whenever we came to Weirton and visited with you. I will always remember the family history you would reveal to us. You will be with my mother and your sister Catherine along with the other members of the Kladakis family. We will miss you dearly but we know you will be in a peacefull and wonderful place in heaven.