Stephen M. Drizos, 74, of Harrisburg, died Wednesday, March 9, 2023, in UPMC General Hospital, Harrisburg. He was born July 9, 1948, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Nicholas and Helen Padais Drizos. Steve was a graduate of Waynesburg Central High School. He had served in the United States Army. Steve was the Executive Director of the Department of Economic Community for the State of Pennsylvania, PA Community and Economic Development Financing Authority. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Camp Hill. Surviving are two children, Stephen M. (Julie) Drizos Jr. of Canonsburg and Kristin Drizos of Scott Township; six grandchildren, Nico Leffakis, Alexis Leffakis, Mason Drizos, Bryce Drizos, Nona Vernacchio, and Elliana Drizos; two brothers, Nick Drizos of Myakka, FL and Peter Drizos of Sioux Falls, SD; his girlfriend, Lela of Harrisburg. Friends will be received on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 10:15 AM followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1000 Yverdon Drive, Camp Hill. Friends will be received on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 6 to 8:00 pm in the Behm Funeral Home, 182 W. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 1:00 pm in the funeral home with the Rev. Fr. George F. Athanasiou as celebrant. Interment will follow in Oakmont Cemetery, Waynesburg. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Hillman Cancer Research Center, https://hillman.upmc.com/difference/supporting/make-a-gift/how-to-donate/types. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behmfh.com.
