Helen "Lela" Sideris Douvlos
Born November 9, 1932 in Kouzani, Greece, daughter of the late Ayrios Sideris and Sultana Aloupy Sideris. She trained and worked as a seamstress in her hometown of Kouzani.
In 1963 she married Anastatios Douvlos and moved to Warren.
As a homemaker she was active in the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and was a member of the League of Women Voters. She continued working as a seamstress at Levinson Brothers and Spiros Sideris of Greece.
She is survived by her daughter, Maria Stanton and husband, Dean; son, James Douvlos and wife Lukia; daughter, Suzanne Douvlos of Warren; and brother, Spiros Sideris of Greece. Grandchildren include, Christopher Barr of Pittsburgh; Ryan Douvlos; Jameson Douvlos; Landon Douvlos; Lucas Douvlos, and Ashley Stanton of Warren.
In addition to her parents, she preceded in death by her daughter, Sylvia and brother, Taki.
The family will be sustained by her love, connected by her strength and comforted by her courage. She was passionate, possessed a great sense of humor and was always supportive. She taught us to seek happiness in simple joys as well as triumphs. A gift to all was her abiding faith and her continued delight in family. We are blessed by her life.
Friends will be received at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Mount Vernon and Francis Street, Jamestown, NY 14701 on Wednesday, March 18, from 10 to 11 am, at which time a funeral service will be held, with Father George Zervos, officiating.
Burial will follow at the Warren County Memorial Park, Warren, PA
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Mount Vernon and Francis Street, Jamestown, NY 14701, or the Friends of the Rouse Home, 701 Rouse Ave. Youngsville, PA, 16371