Obituaries
Aspasia Pappas Buck, 86
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
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To "Pat’s" family,
You are in our prayers. Pat was one of the good people who was a mentor to me, when she worked for my father as one of his most trusted employees. The fact that she would always bring a big tray of pastries to work was a bonus.
Voula and Vasso I hope you are well and we’ll all miss your Mom.
Richard and Judy Diedrich
My sincere condolences to the family of this wonderful lady. My late husband, Ted, and I both loved her dearly. I always think of her when I make koulourakia using her recipe – everyone raves about them. May her memory be eternal.
Eunice Kritsidimas
Aspasia was the first person we met at St. John’s, A beautiful, graceful servant of God, she’s probably conducting the choir of angels up above. A very learned and dedicated person of Orthodox music and liturgy–she’ll be missed by all of us.
Lovingly,
Alice and Jon Tiche
My family were all saddened to hear about Pat’s passing. Our brother, Joe Raitii, is a resident of the Manor at Market Square and he enjoyed Pat’s company so much — playing cards with her and her vivacious personality. He told us they danced together and she sang during parties.
Thank you also for the delicious pastries she shared with him.
May she bring joy to Heaven when she dances and sings with the angels!
We know that you must have many good memories of her. Again we send our prayers for her eternal life.
Connie Hansell
Cmhansell@aol.com
