Sylvia Pihiou, 85, of Canonsburg, died Monday, February 17, 2020.
She was born August 28, 1934, in Aliquippa, a daughter of John and Tsambika Georges Athanassion.
Mrs. Pihiou was a dedicated homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and proud great-grandmother. She was an active member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, where she was a member of the Pan Rhodian Society, the Philiptochos, and the Daughters of Penelope. She loved baking and enjoyed time spent helping in the pastry room, and working at the church food festivals.
On June 13, 1954, she married her loving husband of over 65 years, George N. "Coco" Pihiou, who survives.
Also surviving are her daughters, Becky Pihiou of Canonsburg, Dorothea (Evan) Zanic, of Upper St. Clair; sister, Estelle "Lou" Shot, of Aliquippa; grandchildren, Dr. Michael Zanic, Captain Christina Zanic, and George (Alexandra) Zanic; great-grandchild, Xander Zanic, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Tom, Tony, Socrates, Steve, and Gus Athanassion.
Arrangements entrusted to Sollon Funeral and Cremation Services, LTD, 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, Phillip L. Sollon, supervisor, 724-746-1000.
Family and friends are welcome in the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 601 W. McMurray Rd., Canonsburg, PA, 15317, Thursday, 3-8pm. Trisagion service Thursday at 7pm. Additional visitation will be held Friday, 10-11am. Services will be held Friday at 11am in the church, with Father George L. Livanos, officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray.
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