Jeanne P. Stamus

October 26, 1929 - March 20, 2022

Jeanne Pahides Stamus, age 92 of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at home. She was born on October 26, 1929, in Chester, PA, daughter of the late Peter and Despina Pahides, immigrants from Greece. Jeanne grew up in Marcus Hook, Pa, and graduated from Ridley Park High School in 1947. She worked for several companies in the Philadelphia area, including Western Union and the Fisher Tank Company. She also had several jobs as a fashion model and was offered a modeling position in New York that her father refused to let her accept. Jeanne met Aristides “Steve” Stamus of Easton, PA, and they were married in 1953. They lived in Kansas City, KS, for a few years before moving to Madison Heights, MI in 1957, where they built their family over the next 30 years. Jeanne was the quintessential 60s and 70s supermom, volunteering for the Brownies, Cub Scouts, at the local elementary school, and for various church groups. In 1987, Jeanne and Steve moved to Rehoboth Beach after Steve retired from a career at General Motors. They spent their time together enjoying their retirement, and Jeanne especially enjoyed family gatherings, attending church, and time with her children and granddaughters. Jeanne was a member of St. Andrew Orthodox Church of Lewes, and also attended St. George Greek Orthodox Church of Ocean City, MD. She was a resident of Delaware for the past 35 years. In addition to her parents, Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Aristides “Steve” Stamus; her sisters: Fifi Pahides Kefalas and Poppy Pahides Chimerakis; and her brother, Steve P. Pahides. She is survived by her son, Peter A Stamus and his wife Cynthia of Niwot, CO.; her daughter, Nina O. Stamus of Rehoboth Beach; her granddaughters: Anna and Demetra Stamus of Niwot; and many nieces and nephews and their families. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at St. Andrew the Apostle Orthodox Church, 33384 Mackenzie Way, Lewes, DE, where friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will take place on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at Lawn Croft Cemetery, 1000 West Ridge Road, Linwood, PA. Please sign the virtual guestbook located on the tribute page. Florist Note- Please deliver all floral arrangements to the funeral home in Lewes on Sat. March 26, 2022 between 3 PM and 5 PM.