Demetra Balakas, 88, of Forks Township, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023 in Gracedale. Born June 29, 1934 in Chionato, Kastoria, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Demetri and Anastasia (Ntandi) Hatzidemetriou. Her husband, Gust Balakas died in 2012. She was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.
Surviving are a son, William Balaskas and his wife, Corinne; a daughter, Anastasia Balaskas Herda; two brothers, Athanasi Hatzidemetriou and Kostas Hatzidemetriou; and three grandchildren, Connor, Morgan, and Ethan.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, January 23, 2023 in Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wilson Borough. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Monday in the church. Interment will be in The Historic Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Anita and Luke Kitzmiller
January 19, 2023 at 2:22 pm
Our sincere condolences going out to your family for the loss of your mother and grand mother. She was a very sweet woman and she will be greatly missed. Our prayers 🙏 😢 ❤️ are with you.
Jo Ann Mitch
January 19, 2023 at 3:56 pm
So sorry for the loss of your mother. My condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you .
Demetra Levy
January 19, 2023 at 9:56 pm
My deepest condolences on the loss of this loving and caring mother, grandmother, aunt. I will miss her, I have many fond memories of sitting at the kitchen table watching her whirl about taking care of her family, talking all the while.
Kim Green
January 21, 2023 at 12:49 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of deep and profound sadness. Your mother was a beautiful, kind, lively woman who baked the best baklava! She invited me into her home and sparked a friendship that I treasure. Her joy and hospitality will always be remembered in my heart.