Penelope “Penny” Mehos (1931-2026)

Penelope “Penny” Mehos, 94, of Masonic Village in Sewickley, passed away on January 2nd, 2026. She was born in Aliquippa on December 8th, 1931, a devoted daughter of the late Angelina and Louis Mehos. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ethel Spanos as well as her step-brothers, Samuel Mehos, Thomas Mehos and Gus Mehos. She is survived by her sisters, Anna Pleotis of Palatine, Illinois and Antoinette Dimitrakopoulos of Athens Greece and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews including: Sophia Apostolopoulos (Steve) of Bloomingdale, Illinois, Samuel W. Spanos (Judith) of Sewickley, Louis Mehos (Sue) of Wyomissing Hills, Pennsylvania, Mary Mitu (Ciprian) of Itasca, Illinois, Dean Apostolopoulos (Sally) of Wheaton, Illinois, William Apostolopoulos (Laura) of Wheaton, Illinois, Angelo Pleotis of Chrystal Lake, Illinois, Elia Pleotis of Palatine, Illinois.

Penny graduated from Aliquippa High School. Throughout her life, she spent many happy years within the local Greek community, especially as a life-long member of Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church where she was a choir member as well as an enthusiastic volunteer at the annual Greek food festival. She was employed as a customer service representative at American Thermoplastics for many years.  Upon her retirement Penny was pleasantly shocked to discover that the owners erected a billboard sign on Route 28 wishing her well in retirement! Upon retirement, she traveled extensively, visiting nieces and nephews in Chicago as well as joining them on cruises and family reunions in various US locations. More recently, she enjoyed playing mahjong with her friends at Masonic Village.

The viewing will take place on Monday, January 5th, from 11 A.M. until 12 noon at Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 2111 Davidson Street, Aliquippa, with a funeral service to follow immediately at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, 450 Penn Avenue, Aliquippa.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kimisis Tis Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 2111 Davidson Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001.