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Xanthe Zavitsanos

May 21, 2016

Xanthe Zavitsanos

Xanthe Zavitsanos of Wilson Borough, PA passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 with her loving family by her side.  Born in Hrisou-Euretanias, Greece she was the daughter of the late Athena and Seraphim Karanikas.

She was an active, longtime member of the Greek Orthodox Church of Annunciation in Wilson Borough since coming to this country in 1951. She served as President of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society and helped with Church Festivals and obtaining donations for people with cancer and other illnesses.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years: Peter S. Zavitsanos; two daughters: Katherine Vayda of Williams Twp., PA, Athena Gilio and her husband Michael of Bath, PA; a brother: Paul Karanikas of Wilson Borough; two sisters: Vaso Patronis of Wilson Borough, Kathy Pappas in Greece; three grandchildren: Melissa Tripp, Christopher and David Gilio; and two great-grandchildren: Matthew and Christopher Tripp. She was predeceased by three brothers: Ioannis, Theodoros and Taxiarnis.

Services are 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 25, in the Church, 20th and Hay Terrace, Wilson Borough; with visitation from 6  PM Tuesday in the church until time of Trisagion service at 7:30 PM also in the church.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.  Interment is in Gethsemane Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, 319 S. 20th St., Easton, PA 18042, to aid those with cancer and diabetic illnesses.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Mike and Beth Kuehn

    May 22, 2016 at 5:42 pm

    We are sorry to hear of your family’s loss we will keep you in our prayers

  2. Chris Gilio

    May 22, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    I love you Yiayia. The suffering is now over but my memories of you will forever be with me. Couldn’t have asked for a better person to be my grandmother.

  3. DONNA COLLIER

    May 22, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    Athena and family……our heartfelt condolences….May the Dear Lord grant eternal rest unto her…..

  4. Terri Ecklof

    May 23, 2016 at 10:32 am

    Athena & family…so sorry to hear about your mom Athena, my love and condolences to all of you…God Bless … Hugs & Prayers…Terri

  5. cindy barr

    May 23, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    To my Kathy and Athena I am so sorry for your loss,Your mother was a sweet, loving,and very thoughtful woman. She’s up with angels now because she is an angel.all my love Cindy