Katherine Stravelakis

Katherine K. Stravelakis, age 97, passed away, Sunday, December 2, 2018 in San Diego, CA. Preceded in death by husband, Konstantinos Stravelakis; son, George K. Stravelakis; brother, Nicholas G. Mavromatis; & sister, Helen I. Manos. For over 55 years, she was an active member of the Columbus, Ohio “Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral,” member of the Cathedral Audit Committee, past Board member Ladies Philoptochos Society, past Sunday School teacher, and member of the Annunciation Cathedral Choir, 50 Plus Club, Daughters of Penelope Chapter #15, Ohio Eastern Star #287, and the Clintonville Woman’s Club, since 1965, where she was Chairperson of Dollars and Sense Investment Group. Mrs. Stravelakis established a graduate school academic scholarship in her husband’s honor. The K.N. Stravelakis Family Scholarship Fund established to help Cathedral students of Greek descent in their pursuit of post-graduate studies. She also was a generous contributor of properties to the Habitat for Humanity. Survived by her devoted children, son, (retired) Colonel Nicholas K. (Michele) Stravelakis of Peachtree City, GA; daughter, Maria Anna (Dr. Peter) McDade of San Diego, CA.; her cherished grandchildren, Jonathan & Anthony (Claire) Stravelakis, Kostas & Lukas McDade; great-granddaughters, Ava, Harper, & Quinn Stravelakis; great-grandson, Isaac Stravelakis; & her always caring nieces & nephews, Shelly, Kally, Emanuel, Jack; cousins in the U.S. & in Greece. Katherine regularly spent winters in San Diego, CA & permanently relocated there in 2002. As a member of Sts.Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA, she joined the Prime Timers Club, Philoptochos Society and Daughters of Penelope. Friends may call Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Trisagion service 4 p.m.) at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington. Rev. Dimetrios Gardikes will officiate funeral services at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 17, 2018. Interment Union Cemetery. Contributions in Katherine’s memory may be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N. High St. Cols., OH 43215 or to the K.N. Stravelakis Family Scholarship Fund, c/o The Columbus Foundation, 1234 East Broad Street, Cols., OH 43205. May her memory be eternal. Eonia i mnimi tis. To leave a condolence for the family please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com

Katherine Stravelakis

September 23, 1921 - December 2, 2018