Catherine Vekios, 91, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Audubon Villa in Lititz. Born in Lancaster, Catherine was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Ethel Manuel Hondras. She was preceded in death by both of her husbands, Angelo Poneros who died in 1964 and Nick Vekios, who died in 1972.

She attended the all girls high school of Lancaster, and was the co-owner of Alva Grill on S. Prince Street from 1943-1963. Catherine then worked as a bookkeeper for the J. Brame Witmer Oil Company form 1962-1975, and then for Walters & Fisher Tire Company from 1975-1990.

Catherine was an active member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, where she served on the church board, was a 50 year member of the choir, served as chairwomen of the Greek Bazaar for 25 years, was a Sunday school teacher, was a Past District Governor of the Daughters of Penelope and member of the Philoptochos Society. She was an avid Phillies fan, and enjoyed crocheting afghans and needlepoint cross stitching tablecloths which are enjoyed by many relatives and friends.

Catherine is survived by two sons Peter A., husband of Kathy Z. Poneros of Lancaster and Nicholas, husband of Patra Poneros of Nashville, TN, her daughter Athena M. Hasik, with who she lived in Lancaster, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and her brother Chris, husband of Mildred Hondras of Marietta, GA. She was preceded in death by siblings Rev. John Hondras, Dr. Thomas Hondras, Mary Karas and Helen Mamalakis.

The family is grateful to the staff of Audubon Villa for the loving care they provide to Catherine.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 10AM at The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 64 Hershey Ave., Lancaster, PA, with The Rev. Dr. Alexander Goussetis officiating. Viewings will be held at the church on Tuesday from 6-9PM, with a Trisagion Service at 7:30PM, and again on Wednesday from 9:30-10AM. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Catherine's memory to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 64 Hershey Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100