Obituaries

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...

With hearts full of sorrow, yet anchored in hope, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Maria Niculas, who went to be with the Lord on June 8th, 2025, at the age of 92. Maria was born in Câmpia Turzii, Romania, on October 19, 1932, to Maria and Mihail Latiș. She lost her father at just three years old, and the early challenges she faced helped shape her into a woman of strength, faith, and resilience. As a 16 years old teenager, Maria gave her life to Christ and became actively involved in her church,...

Angela was born on the January 2 1957, the first born of Ioan and Ana Mircu. In May 1958 her sister Ani was born and in August 1962 her brother Adrian. Angela attended grade school in Obreja and middle school in Caransebes. In 1976 Angela graduated from high school in Otelu Rosu. In August 1976 Angela was baptized together with her sister Ani in the baptist church in Obreja where pastor was Ionica Muroni. Angela worked as an accountant at the city council in Obreja for 6 years until 1983 when she emigrated together with her parents and brother...

Sebastian Paul Adrian Ille November 19, 1995 – December 5, 2024 Sebastian Paul Adrian Ille passed away on December 5, 2024, at the age of 29. Paul was known for his charisma, talent, and bold spirit, leaving a lasting impression on everyone he met. Paul was born on November 19, 1995, to George and Mihaela Ille in London, England. He moved with his family to Georgia, US, where he attended Collins Hill High School and became a standout soccer player for the Boys Varsity Team. After high school, Paul pursued his education at Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana,...

Cristian Marius Selagea 6/9/1975 -6/24/2024 Cristian Marius Selagea (Cris or Kiki) left this side of heaven and stepped into glory, on June 24th, 2024, at 6:35PM, after a very long battle with MS. He is survived by his wife Ioana, his son Gabe, parents Timotei and Ligia, sister Daniela and brother-in-law, Sorin, his nieces and their families, aunts and uncles here in the States and in Romania, many cousins and in law family in Romania. He is also survived by an even larger group of close friends who made the choice to join Cris’ difficult journey and offered help,...