Sarah Melena Alyanakian Obituary – Media, PA

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We regret to announce the sudden passing of Sarah Melena Alyanakian, a vibrant entrepreneur and dedicated design student, on February 2, 2025, due to an accidental overdose at her residence in Venice Beach, California.

Sarah leaves behind her loving parents, Beth Albright and Pete Alyanakian; her brothers, Chris Alyanakian and Dion Durnell; her maternal grandmother, Noreen Albright; and a cherished circle of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Born on February 20, 1999, in Media, Pennsylvania, Sarah completed her education at Penncrest High School in 2017 before pursuing further studies at Kutztown University, Delaware County Community College, and Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. Settling in Venice Beach, she tapped into her passion for fashion and artistry by creating unique, custom-designed t-shirts for the local arts scene. Sarah had ambitious plans to broaden her product line to include various fashion items, home decor, novelties, and artistic prints.