Obituaries

Petru Marianek, age 84, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 16, 2026. Born on April 16, 1942, in Caransebes, Romania, Petru was the only son among four sisters, born to Elisabeta and Petru Paun and later adopted by the Marianeks. From an early age, his life was shaped by a deep and abiding faith in the Lord. He and his mother were the first in their family to become believers. Petru’s faith was not simply something he believed, it was something he was willing to stand for. During the communist years in Romania,...

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on, the crown of righteousness awaits me...” 2 Timothy 4:7–8 With deep sadness, yet with the hope of being reunited in eternity, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Timotei Selagea, to the Lord. Timotei was born on October 26, 1942, in the town of Vulcan, Hunedoara County, to Petru and Ana Selagea, and was the fourth of the family’s nine children. He grew up alongside his siblings: Lidia, Aneta, Titu, David, Cornel, Iosif, Teofil,...

John Popa, age 71, of Auburn, Georgia, passed away on August 7, 2026. He was born on February 2, 1955, in Sicula, Romania, to Ioan and Zena Popa, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lidia; their daughter, Diana, and her children, Jonathan, Madeleine, and Aimee; and their son, Daniel, his wife, Zoë, and their daughter, Ava. In Romania, he is survived by his two younger brothers, Mircea and Doru Popa, and their families. He was further loved by extended family in both Romania and the Atlanta area. John was a craftsman carpenter by...

Petru Dărăbuț, 89 years old Loving son, brother, husband and father Petru was born the youngest of three children to Emanuel and Maria Dǎrǎbuţ in Pesac, Jud,. Timiş, on August 1st, 1936. His journey ended on this earth on June 29th, 2026, to join our Lord in eternity. Petru is survived by his wife of 66 years, Vioara, his children Mirela and Sorin along with their families, nephews and nieces. His focus in life was to provide for his family, keep them safe, and to make sure that his two children had a future in America that was not...

Radu Guțu  April 13, 1936 - September 5, 2025 Radu Gutu was born on April 13, 1936 in Brăila, Romania, one of twelve children to Andrei and Paraschiva. He grew up in a time of hardship but his tireless work ethic and strength shaped him into a man of great character. Radu was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Elena, and their son, Andrei. Together Radu and Elena had a blessed life and raised four children: Andrei, Emil, Gina, and Mioara. He leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A man of wisdom and faith, Radu was known for...