Catherine Contos, 96, formerly of Easton PA, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Mosser Nursing Home after a brief illness. Born October 12, 1922 in Kozani, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Stella (Galfas) Tsimberis. She emigrated to the United States in 1935, where she settled in Philadelphia and married Peter Contos in 1948. She was an active member of the Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society and Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wilson Borough. Loved by everyone who knew her, Catherine’s greatest joy was cooking and caring for her family.
She is survived by her children: Nick Contos (Anne) of Tallahassee, FL, Estelle Calandra (Paul) of Allentown, PA, Tom Contos (Barbara Walsh) of Lexington, VA, grandchildren: Peter Calandra (Kathi), Nicole Calandra (BK Tuon), Katherine Contos; great-grandchildren: Bryce and Grady Calandra, Stella Tuon; step-sister: Bessie Caripides; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her husband Peter died in 1996. The family thanks her excellent caregivers at Mosser Nursing Home and Country Meadows of Allentown, where she previously resided.
Services are 11 AM Tuesday (Aug. 13) in Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th St., Easton with visitation 10 to 11 AM in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
