Obituaries

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.

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Ioannis (John) Nikolaou Hatzis, 74, passed away peacefully with his family by his side May 13th, 2016.

He was born on October 6th, 1941, to Nikolaos and Georgia (Flessa) Hatzis, in Nea Fegalia (Zourtza), Greece, a small village in the Peloponnese that always had his heart. The third of five brothers, he is survived by his brother, Kostas, and preceded into death by Aristides (Art), Panayiotis and Athanasios (Tommy).

He is survived by his daughter, Georgia Hatzis Roberts and son-in-law, Jonno Roberts; daughter, Joanna Hatzis; and son, Nikolaos Hatzis, and daughter-in-law, Mia Hatzis. He is also survived by his three spirited grandchildren, Leonidas and Persephone Roberts, and Lola Hatzis.

Services will take place on Tuesday, May 17th, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th Street, Easton, PA. Viewing is from 10am-11am. Funeral services will follow at 11am.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

The family requests that contributions be made to the Building Fund of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, www.annunciationgreekorthodoxchurchofeastonpa.org.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Jacqueline Loree Dudzick Derk, 46 of Easton, PA died Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the New Eastwood Care Center.  Born February 23, 1970 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of Lor’ee of Easton and the late John J. Dudzick. Jacky had been employed by the Regis Corporation for 25 years as manager of the 25th Street Holiday Hair Salon.

She is survived by her mother, Lor’ee; her children: Cameron and Ashley both at home; aunts and uncles. She was predeceased by her father, John and her brother, Michael both in 2007. The family is grateful to all those who loved and supported her including Brenda and Al Peters.

A Memorial Service will be held 3 PM Wednesday (May 11) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with a calling period from 7 to 9 PM Tuesday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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Theodore C. “Ted” Wieder, 84, of Bethlehem Township, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in Moravian Village.

Born May 10, 1931 in East Greenville, PA, he was a son of the late Joseph Daniel and Stella Rebecca (Moyer) Wieder.

His wife, N. Virginia (Zimmerman) Gaffney Wieder died in 2011.

Ted was a radio announcer and producer for WEST, WFMZ, WEEX, WKAP and WHOL for 59 years and retired in 2007.

He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough.

Surviving are his daughter, Virginia Ann Gaffney Bissig and her husband, Dennis of Parsippany, NJ, a brother, Terrance L. Wieder of Emmaus, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Services will be held at 1:30 pm on Monday, May 9, 2016 in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd, Wilson Borough.  A visitation will be held from 12:30 pm until service time on Monday in the church.  Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 968 Postal Rd., Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18109.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Paul “Butch” Buczek, 78, formerly of Yonkers, NY and the Bloomsbury/Stewartsville, NJ area died Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Lopatcong Care Center.  Born December 18, 1937 in Yonkers, he was a son of the late Paul and Mary (Miesionczek) Buczek.

He was a Navy veteran and had been employed by the Technicon Company in NJ for 25 years.  He was also a starter for the Fiddler’s Elbow Golf Club in NJ.  Butch loved his family, Atlantic City, golfing, playing cards with friends and he adored his grandchildren.

He is survived by a son: Bob Buczek and his wife Becky of Cary, NC; a daughter: Kellyann Rivera and her husband Jorge of Easton, PA; a sister: Joan Laino of Yonkers; 5 grandchildren: Brooke and Jake Buczek, Breanne, Jordan and Savannah Giberson; and former wife: Maryann Koehler of Bound Brook, NJ. He was predeceased by his brother Richard Buczek.

Visitation is 6 to 8 PM Thursday (May 5) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 AM Friday (May 6) in the Monastery Church of the Sacred Heart, 110 Shonnard Place, Yonkers, NY.

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Kenneth W. Shook, 102, of Wilson Borough, formerly of Palmer Township, died Sunday, May 1, 2016 in his home.  His wife, Lucy Mae (Bittenbender) Shook died in 2011.

Born November 5, 1913 in Bangor, he was the son of the late Charles Raymond and Minnie Jane (Frantz) Shook.

He was a purchasing agent and vice president of Victor Balata and Textile Belting Co.  He retired in 1977.  He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton, a graduate of Churchman Business School and a Past Master of Easton Lodge #152, Free and Accepted Masons.  Kenneth played clarinet and saxophone in various bands in the Easton and Bangor area.  During WWII, he and his wife, Lucy Mae, were Air Raid Wardens.

Surviving are his daughters, Eileen M. Lenhart of Neffs and Jean Louise Shook of Horsham, formerly of Philadelphia, two granddaughters, Iva Mae Frantz and Kristy Anne Lenhart, six great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

A Masonic Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 5, 2016 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a funeral service to follow at 11:15 am.  A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until service time on Thursday in the funeral home.  Interment will be in Centerville Cemetery, Stone Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St., Easton, PA 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.