Boardman - There will be a Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Maron Church, 1555 S. Meridian Rd., Youngstown, with Chorbishop Michael Kail officiating for Georgia Zidian, 81, of Boardman, who passed away Saturday evening July 25, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Georgia will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her smile and outgoing personality. She was born August 31, 1933 in Youngstown, the daughter of Lazarus and Zoe (Nimbriotis) Ladas and was a lifelong area resident. Upon the untimely death of her father Georgia was raised by her step father Petro Pappas. Georgia was a 1951 graduate of The Rayen School. Georgia was employed with Shinner's Meats in Boardman and then with Robert Hall Clothing Company as a bookkeeper and that is where she met the love of her life Charles J. Zidian Sr. Upon their marriage, Georgia then became a proud homemaker and matriarch of the family and would always put her children and husband above all. Georgia also was active in the PTA and as a homeroom mother while her children were growing up. In her later years she was employed at Windhaven House working alongside her son as a food purchaser from 1985 until 2014 and Georgia was also known by the residents as "Mommy Z" for all the love and care she would show to them. She is a member of St. Maron Church and its Ladies Guild along with being a former member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church where she was the choir director for many years. Georgia had many passions and accomplishments throughout her life. She was very artistic and creative and enjoys crafts, gardening, landscaping her yard and going on vacations with her family. Georgia was beyond an excellent cook following her heritage making all the delicious Greek and Lebanese dishes. Georgia loved the holidays, especially having her whole family together. Her husband Charles J. Zidian Sr. whom she married January 24, 1959 at St. Maron Church, died August 13, 2004. She leaves behind to hold onto her precious memories four children Charles P. Jr. (Donna) Zidian of Boardman, Mark (Richard Fees) Zidian of Boardman, Brian Zidian Sr. of Austintown and Christi (Kristen Sheets) Zidian with whom she made her home, five grandchildren Chloe, Zachary, Brian Jr., Eleni and Gianna, a brother Chris (Sue) Ladas of Youngstown, a sister Sia Contos of Akron and all the family dogs whom she adored. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Family and friends may pay their respects on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., where the Prayers of Incense Prayer Service will take place at 6:30 pm., friends and family may also pay respects on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 from 9:00 am until 9:50 am at St. Maron Church, 1555 S. Meridian Rd., Youngstown. Burial will take place at the Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown. Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary,sign the guest book and send condolences to the Zidian Family.