Skip to Navigation

Memory Eternal!+Kh. Alice Nahas

Khouria Alice Nahas of Hanover Township, PA, died peacefully at home on Sunday, December 27, 2009, surrounded by her family.

Born January 12, 1922 in Pawtucket, RI, she was the daughter of Damtry and Victoria Ganim. She was a graduate of Pawtucket High School and Wilkes-Barre Business College.

She moved to Wilkes-Barre in October 1951 when her husband, the Very Rev. Herbert G. Nahas, was appointed pastor of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church. For the next 35 years she faithfully assisted Father Herbert as he served as pastor of the church. She offered great hospitality to all, hosting parishioners, clergy, community and national leaders. As a member of the Ladies of St. Mary, she worked tirelessly in the many church activities and her wise advice was sought by all.

She founded and operated her own businesses, Lana Fashions of Wilkes-Barre, and the East Wing Clothing Boutique. She was renound for the work of her hands in cooking, baking and sewing.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Father Herbert, and her three children, Dr. George Nahas, John Nahas, and Joyce Moses and her husband Atty. John Moses, and her five grand-children.

Her funeral was on Wednesday December, 30, and her burial was in the parish cemetery, St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Cemetery.

May her Memory be Eternal.