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James J. Tsikerdanos

  • May 7, 1930 - January 17, 2012
  • Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
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“I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with Steve, your boys and the entire family. ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: Debbie - Beltsville, MD

“Steve, I am so sorry to hear about your loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sue Potts ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: Sue Potts - Bowie, MD

“I am so sorry for your loss ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: Bill Seeley - Severna Park, MD

“Remember your father as the exceptional man he was. Our deepest sympathies and best regards. Ken and Virginia Mayberry ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: Ken Mayberry - Silver Spring, MD

“I am so very sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you and your family. ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Homer Coates - Silver Spring, MD

“To Steve and family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time. Your father has left a wonderful legacy in a fine son and four...Read More » ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: Mary and Clark French - Laurel, MD

“Allie and I send our deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Mike Holiday - Eldersburg, MD

“To Steve and family, It's so hard to lose a parent but he is now free of pain and in a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and...Read More » ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Sue Ann Staake - Wayne - Herndon, VA

“Steve, My prayers & thoughts are with you at this diffcult time. My heart go out to you & your family. Please try to think of all of the good times...Read More » ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: Sharon Shanahan - Baltimore, MD

“Steve and Family, Mary and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your Dad. Please know that our thoughts...Read More » ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: Matt and Mary Clark - MD

“To Steve and your family I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Having lost both of my parents I understand the feeling of loss you...Read More » ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Mike McCarthy - Sykesville, MD

“Steve, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Be comforted by those who will surround you at this difficult time. ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Patricia Aiello - Lansdale, PA

“Steve and family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Berl and Bridget Black - MD

“There are no words to express the loss of a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this sad time. Celebrate his life. ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: Karen Butler - North Beach, MD

“We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences on loss of your father to you and your family. May the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen...Read More » ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: Joanne & Mike Gleason - Laurel, MD

“We know you will be comforted by your many friends and family members. Our deepest sympathies and warmest personal regards. Ed and Sandra ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: Ed & Sandra Walper - MD

“The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Uncle Jimmy is his smile and how much he loved to make everyone welcomed and comfortable when we...Read More » ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: Jina Tsikerdanos - Wake Forest, NC

“To Jim's family, We were very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We always enjoyed his nice smile and enjoyed having him as our neighbor. Jeff and...Read More » ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: Jeff and Julie Funk - Waynesboro, PA


Mr. James J. Tsikerdanos, 81, of 358 S. Oller Ave., Waynesboro, died at 4:55 A.M., Tuesday, January 17, 2012, in his home. He had been in failing health for the past 3 years. Born May 7, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late John A. and Mary S. (Hoehn) Tsikerdanos. He lived his early life in the Pittsburgh area. Mr. Tsikerdanos received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Maryland in 1970. He and his wife of over 48 years, Theodosia (Darla) Tsikerdanos, were married on June 24, 1963 in Athens, Greece. Mr. Tsikerdanos was a statistician for the American Petroleum Institute in Washington, D.C. He was also very proud of his work with the C.I.A. He is a member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge #731, Waynesboro and attended services at St. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Frederick, MD. Mr. Tsikerdanos enjoyed reading, Pittsburgh Steelers football, Pittsburgh Pirates baseball, and the opera. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Steven J. Tsikerdanos of Laurel, Maryland, four grandsons, Scott Tsikerdanos, Alexander Tsikerdanos, James Tsikerdanos, and Paul Tsikerdanos; one sister, Marie Peabody of Vermont; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Marjory Carvounis; and two brothers, Ernest Tsikerdanos and William Tsikderdanos. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, January 23, 2012, in St. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 920 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, with the Very Reverend Archimandrite George Nikas as Presiding Priest. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Sunday evening, in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Lutheran Home Care and Hospice, 2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA, 17202. Online condolences may be expressed at www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com