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Catherine Vekios, 91

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

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Nick, Athena, and Pete:
I read of your mother’s death in the paper this morning.  I remember her and Angelo well from the Alva Grill.  She always took time out to talk to me, even though I was 10 years old.  And how kind she was to let me in to watch Howdy Doody and Hopalong Cassidy with all of you, while we waited for our parents to finish up their days’ work in their respective businesses. Please accept our condolences, and may her legacy live on through all of you and your children. 
Judy Hoover Chuhran

Dear Pete,
Sorry to learn of the recent passing of your mother.  You and your family are in our prayers.
Bruce Swope

Dear Pete,

I saw in today’s paper that your mother recently passed away. Please accept my condolences. May the peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ be with you and your family in this time of grief.

John Amico

Dear Chris, Nick, Athena, and Peter,
We are so sorry to hear of Catherine’s passing.  She will be missed.  You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
May her memory be eternal.
With love and sympathy,
Mark, Angela, Jim and Andy Moshos

We are truly sadden by the passing of your Mother, Mother-in-law, and YiaYia.  May her memory be eternal.
Sincerely,
Carl and Mary McClune

To let you know that our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.  We are sorry for your loss.  Your mother was a fine lady and a pillar of our Annunciation community.  She will be missed.  May her memory be eternal and everlasting.

Sincerely, 
Arthur and Mary Jane Pavlatos

Dear Athena,
We were very saddened to hear of the passing of your Mother. grant and I thought the world of her. We admired her energy and all she did for her church and everyone she knew. the world will truly miss her but we feel privileged to have known her. She truly made the world a better place. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Hugs,
Linda and Grant

Dear Athena, We were very saddened to hear of the passing of your Mother.
grant and I thought the world of her. We admired her energy and all she did for her church and everyone she knew. the world will truly miss her but we feel privileged to have known her. She truly made the world a better place. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Hugs,
Linda and Grant

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