Aspasia Pappas Buck, 86, of Reading, PA, passed away on Saturday evening, November 12, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital in Reading, PA.

She was the wife of the late Clarence W. Buck, who passed away in 2003. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Demetrious and Vasilia Drosellis Papadopoulos.

Aspasia had worked as a hairstylist at Carl's Beauty Salon in Reading for 25 years, until her retirement in 1977. After her retirement, she had served as a tour coordinator for White Star Tours in Myrtle Beach, SC.

A member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, she was a member of the Philoptochos Society, a former member of the Daughters of Penelope and had formerly served as a parish council person. She had also been a member of St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Myrtle Beach, where she had served as choir director and as president of the Philoptochos Society. For her commitment and service to her churches throughout the years, she was awarded the St. Michael's Medal.

She enjoyed reading, arts, and crafts and traveling.

Aspasia is survived by her two daughters and sons-in law,  Voula and George Manukas of   Raleigh, NC, and  Vasso and  Thomas Papavasilion of Landisville, PA; her 3 grandchildren: John and wife Angie Papavasilion of Columbia Pa., Christina and husband Christopher Markulic of Fuquay Varina NC, and Peter and wife Ami Manukas of Wake Forest, NC ; and her 4 great grandchildren: Lynsey, Rachel, Elizabeth, and Michael; and by several  nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Matthew Papavasilion and by her brother, George Papadopoulos.

Friends will be received on Thursday, November  17, 2011 from 9-11AM at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 1001 E. Wyomissing Blvd., Reading, PA 19611, with the Funeral Service to follow at 11AM, the Rev. Thomas Papalos officiating. Interment in Laureldale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Aspasia's memory to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church and/or to the church's Philoptochos Society, at the above address. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory Lancaster, PA