Obituaries

James T. Geronikos, 85, formerly of Easton died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in the Taylor Hospital Hospice, Ridley Park, PA.

Born: September 17, 1926 in Roanoke, VA he was the son of the late Thomas and Ruby Phelps Geronikos. His wife the former Bessie Gianopulos died in 2008.

Personal: A 1944 graduate of Easton High School, he excelled in basketball for the Red Rovers. Fulfilling his patriotic duty, he along with many of his classmates, left early to join in the war effort. He served with distinction in the Pacific earning a Commendation Medal. He is also the recipient of the Pacific Theatre and WWII Victory Medals. He had been the owner of AAA Vending Co. in Allentown for many years before retiring.   Memberships: He was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Media, PA.

Survivors: 2 sons: Thomas J. and his wife Alexandra of Media; Anthony J. and his wife Laurie of Slatington; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Services: 11:00 a.m. Friday (5/25) in Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th Street, Wilson Borough with a viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church; the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th St., Easton, PA 18042.

Doris I. Raisbeck, 93, formerly of Palmer Twp. died Monday, May 21, 2012 in Chambersburg, PA.

Born: September 16, 1918 in Morristown, NJ she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel Humphries Losey.

Personal: She had been employed by the Surprise Store in Easton before retiring in 1982; prior to that she worked for Transogram Co. and Chipman Knitting Mills.

Memberships: She was a member of Flicksville United Church of Christ where she was active in the Busy Fingers Group.

Survivors: A son Franklin Helm and his wife Verna of Chambersburg; 3 granddaughters: Jeannette, Tammy, Frances Anne; and 2 great-granddaughters: Kate and Kristina. She was predeceased by husbands: Henry Helm in 1969; Albert Raisbeck in 2000; and 4 brothers and sisters.

Services: 10 a.m. Thursday (5/24) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to Flicksville UCC, 1337 Lower S. Main St., Flicksville, PA 18013.

Efthimios “Tim” Pavlos, 71, of Easton, died Sunday, May 13, 2012 in his home.

Born: February 2, 1941 in Nea Figalia, Greece, he was a son of the late George and Chrisoula (Dabanos) Pavlos.

Personal: He was a manager at the Portland Diner since 1984.

Memberships: He was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wilson Borough.

Survivors: Wife, Cynthia (Moran) Pavlos; daughter, Chris Pavlos of Canada; brother, Tom Pavlos of Greece; sisters, Dina Koutsialis of Greece, Olivia Kargadouris and her husband, Leo of Greece and Maria Hatges and her husband, Gus of Easton; a step-son, Louis Rocco and his wife, Maria of East Bangor; a step-daughter, Lillian Stickley and her husband, Chris of Virginia; 9 grandchildren; a niece, Georgia Hatges of Easton and other nieces and nephews in Greece.

Services: 11:00 am Wednesday in Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th St., Wilson Borough.  Call from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday (tonight) in the church.  Interment in Gethsemane Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorials: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th St., Easton, PA 18042.

Constance R. Laughlin, 80, of Freemansburg died Saturday, May 5, 2012 in her home.

Born: May 16, 1931 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Harry and Violet Williams.

Memberships: She had been a member of the Easton Mennonite Church.

Survivors: Her husband of 58 years: William B. Laughlin; son: Robert Reed of Stroudsburg; daughter: Robin Laughlin of Hellertown; and 2 grandsons: Adam and Eric.

Services: Are private, the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton is handling the arrangements.

Earl D. Prugh, 90, formerly of Palmer Twp. died Friday, May 4, 2012 in the New Eastwood Care Center, Wilson Borough.

Born: November 7, 1921 in Easton he was a son of the late Derwin and Geneva McHose Prugh. His wife, the former Elizabeth Wirebach died in 2002.

Personal: A WWII Army veteran he had been employed by Prudential Insurance for many years.

Memberships: He was a member of First Moravian Church, Easton.

Survivors: A sister: Margaret Battaglia of Easton; nieces and nephews: Barbara Leff of Nazareth, Gary Prugh of Swarthmore, PA, Linda Samay of Metuchen, NJ and William Battaglia of Allentown. He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth; and siblings: Marion Goodman and John, William and James Prugh.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton with a calling period from 10 to 10:30 a.m.  Interment will be in South Easton Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the American Heart Association, 212 East Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.