Obituaries

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...

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...