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“May her memory bring joy! ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Maria Harris - Washington, DC

“Mr. Zuras, Barbara, Amelia, all the Zuras Family - I'm so very sorry for your loss. I hope it provides some comfort to know you and Mrs. Zuras are...Read More »
2 of 7 | Posted by: Rosanne - MD - friend

“Dear Barbara, Richard, Nick and Rachael and the Zuras family We are so sorry to hear about your mother's passing and wish we could be with you at...Read More »
3 of 7 | Posted by: Robin Schwartz, Alex Lichtler, Julia and Beca

“Nick, Amelia, Barbara and family, Pete and I extend our deepest sympathy and love to all of you. This is a difficult time in all your lives now...Read More »
4 of 7 | Posted by: JoAnn and Peter Zuras - Potomac, MD

“Amelia, Heard about the passing of your Mom. Such a tough time in anyone's life but more so when it's your own. Just know we're all thinking and...Read More »
5 of 7 | Posted by: Herb

“Amelia, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Although I never met her, I'm sure she was a wonderful women. Our thoughts and prayers are with...Read More »
6 of 7 | Posted by: Sharon Miller - Arnold , MD

“Mary was such a pleasant person. We always enjoyed our conversations with her. We are comforted that she is being well cared for now in heaven with...Read More »
7 of 7 | Posted by: Neil and Jean Macindoe - MD


Deceased: Mary Mandris Zuras
Home area: Annapolis for 35 years
Date of death: May 3, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center
Education: graduated from Annapolis Business School
Employment: was an administrative assistant at the Pentagon; prior to that, she worked at David Taylor Model Basin
Unusual achievements: was a breast cancer survivor
Memberships: Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Hobbies: cooking; political campaigns; spending time with family and her grandchildren
Husband: Nicholas Zuras, whom she married June 25, 1950
Daughters: Barbara Zuras (husband Richard C. Neuhoff) of Avon, CT; Amelia Heffernan of Arnold, MD
Brothers: The late Ted and Robert Mandris
Sister: The late Estelle Bacas
Grandchildren: Megan, Daniel, Kate, Nick and Rachel
Visitation: Friday, May 11 from 6-8 PM at Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis
Funeral: Saturday, May 12 at 9:00 AM at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis
Burial will be private
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice