Ashton Funeral Home

Obituaries

Karen L. Bakros

July 5, 2016

Karen L. Bakros, 59, of Palmer Township, died Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in her home.

Born May 10, 1957 in Wilson Borough, she was a daughter of Paulette (Barna) Bellis of Palmer Township and the late Russell W. Bellis.

Karen and her husband, Robert H. “Yo Bob” Bakros were married 35 years.  She worked for Dr. Roscioli in Easton and also worked at the Palmer Township Kmart.

She was a member of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, West Easton.  Karen graduated from Wilson High School in 1975 and was a member of the Tuesday Night Lassies at Bar-Don Lanes.

Surviving with her husband, Bob and mother, Paulette are a son, Steve Bakros and his wife, Shannon of Forks Township, two brothers, Russell Bellis and his wife, Mary Lou of Wilson Borough and Matthew Bellis and his wife, Dalaine of Bethlehem and a granddaughter, Quinn.

Divine Liturgy will be offered at 10:15 am on Friday, July 8, 2016 in Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, West Easton.  A visitation will be held from 9:00 am until service time on Friday in the church.  Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Divine Liturgy Intentions may be made to Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, 315 4th St., W. Easton, PA 18042 or memorial contributions may be made to Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Arlene and john bogansky

    July 6, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    Steve and v Shannon we are so sorry for your loss .prayers to you and your family

  2. Donna & Bob Betz

    July 6, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    Bob, Paulette, Steve & family,
    My deepest sympathy in the loss of Karen. She was a wonderful friend & a great person, who loved her family deeply. She loved Quinn with every ounce of her heart.
    She will be missed & loved by all of us.
    Thoughts & prayer for you all.
    With deepest sympathy,
    Love,
    Bob & Donna Betz

  3. Barbara Rissmiller

    July 6, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    To the Bellis and Bakros families my deepest sympathy. Karen was a great person and she will truly be missed. Prayers to all.

  4. Jan Eisenhard Ward

    July 6, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad I got to see Karen on my last visit to Pennsylvania. She was such a fun person to know.

  5. DIANE K BARNA WARNER

    July 6, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    Dear Aunt Paulette and Family . I wish there are words to say to help with the sorrow you are feeling. Karen was a wonderful wife and mother and grandmother and sister and daughter. I feel your pain . Lots of Love Diane

  6. Dan and Lori Brousseau

    July 6, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    Steve, Shannon and family: We are so very sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a very nice person. She will live on thru all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you….

  7. Joe Sparta

    July 6, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    To the Bellis family. My heart goes out to you. I sit here speechless not believing that Karen has left but I know what kind of heart she had and that God called her for a purpose that we yet don’t understand.
    My most heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. God bless you guys and I pray for comfort to surround you in this difficult time

  8. Lynda Baker (Shimer)

    July 6, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    Words cannot begin to express how much sorrow I feel. Karen was a good friend and we always talked about our granddaughters sharing the same name – “Quinn”!
    May God Bless the family and RIP Karen💔

  9. Linda Lyle

    July 6, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    Shannon, so sorry to hear of your mother-in-law’s passing. Prayers to your family at this sad time. Just remember that she’ll always be with you in spirit and watching down on sweet little Quinn and the new baby, too! Love–

  10. Patricia McGovern

    July 6, 2016 at 10:51 pm

    Dear Shannon, Steve and Family,

    Words can not express how sorry we are for your loss. I know that Karen loved you all very much and was so proud of her family especially Quinn. She will now live on in your hearts forever and will be watching you fondly from above.

    Love you all,
    Aunt Patty, Uncle Pat, Ryan and Brendan

  11. Annie

    July 7, 2016 at 6:19 am

    Yo Bob, Steve, Shannon, Paulette …. there simply are no words to express the heartache of losing such a special person. She was so much to so many of us … just know that she is resting easy as she looks down upon us. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all.

  12. Darlene Holmes ( Hoff)

    July 7, 2016 at 6:36 am

    To the family of Karen my heartfelt sympathy to all. Growing up with Karen was such a joy, she always had a big smile and hello for me whenever we saw each other…..take comfort in knowing she is walking hand in hand with the Lord and is in peace. Rest In Paradise my friend.

  13. Tom and Linda (Gerhart) Holena

    July 7, 2016 at 7:28 am

    To the Bellis and Bakros families, our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of Karen.

  14. Kathleen Steckel Mathews

    July 7, 2016 at 7:42 am

    Shocked and saddened to hear of Karen’s passing. May she rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord.

  15. Jeri-Jo Ulmer

    July 7, 2016 at 7:45 am

    Dearest Bob, Steve, Shannon, Quinn and Paulette,
    Not only was Karen our client, she was our friend. We will never forget the “girls night out” dinners and sitting at the shop drinking coffee and laughing. Watching her eyes light up talking about Quinn and how proud she was to show off her pictures. We’d never heard a “sore” word from her or a complaint…because of her wonderful heart. I don’t need to tell you this, but I will anyway, she loves you all so much and will continue that love with our Lord. She will be severely missed by all who had the honor of knowing her.
    Much love,
    Jeri-Jo and Monica

  16. Becky Groller

    July 7, 2016 at 10:27 am

    My heartfelt condolences to you all. I am so sorry for your loss. She lives on through all of you and will be forever in your hearts. I know she’ll be smiling down on all of you. May she rest in peace and may you all be comforted by your memories.

  17. Sherry and Walt Bonstein

    July 7, 2016 at 10:57 am

    We would like to express our sincere condolences to the Bakros and Bellis families. Karen was a kind and loving person. She loved her family and friends and lived her life to the fullest. Karen will be missed by all but never forgotten. Rest in peace.
    Sherry and Walt Bonstein

  18. Melony Rooks

    July 7, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    Bob, Steve and family. My sincere sympathy to you all.

  19. Patti Bryfogle Davidson

    July 7, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    So sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort and a peace to help you along the next few days.

  20. Debbie Silvestri-Langen

    July 7, 2016 at 4:46 pm

    Dear Paulette,

    Deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved daughter.
    I will keep all of Karen’s family in my prayers.

  21. JUDY CUNNINGHAM

    July 7, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    My deepest and heart felt sorrow to my extended family–MOM, RUSS, MATT, BOB, STEVE, SHANNON AND QUINN. Karen was the most loving and dearest sister ever. I will always have all the GREAT MEMORIES we shared and will never ever forget how WONDERFUL , PROUD AND LUCKY I WAS TO HAVE HAD HER IN MY LIFE. Her new journey is in gods hands. I will deeply miss her. All my love and prayers !!!! REST IN PEACE KAREN——-never forgotten

  22. Melody and Frank Galiano

    July 7, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    Deepest sympathy to the Bakros and Bellis family. Karen was a very special person. We’ll always remember her and her love for her family. Our prayers to you at this most difficult time.

  23. Debbie Casciole Perelli

    July 8, 2016 at 1:24 am

    Sending my sincerest condolences to the Bellis and Bakros Families.
    May all of your fondest memories of Karen comfort you at this difficult time.
    She had a good heart. I will cherish our many high school memories.

    Wilson High
    Pride of ’75

  24. The Scrafano’s

    July 8, 2016 at 8:31 am

    Our deepest sympathy to the Bakros and Bellis Families.

  25. Doug Sayer

    July 11, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    Yo Bob and family, I am so very sorry for your loss, she was such an intelligent, and understanding person. She made a mark on my life that will not soon be forgotten, my thoughts are with you – please take care of yourself Bobby