Marina Baxewanis

Marina (Papadopoulos) Baxewanis, 89, passed away January 31, 2020 at her residence in Lititz, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late William Baxewanis who passed November 21, 2008. They were married September 5, 1954 and celebrated 54 years of marriage prior to his passing. Born in Kamari, Tripolis, Greece on August 24, 1930, she was the youngest of four children. She was the daughter of the late Sophianos and Katerina (Lalagos) Papadopoulos. She was predeceased by her brothers Phillip Papadopoulos and Louis Pappas, and her sister Constantina Stagalis. She was employed by Western Electric (AT&T Technologies) as an assembler and final product inspector. She retired early so she and her husband could travel the country and Europe. Marina was a member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Reading, where she was a choir member for over 58 years, a member of Philoptochos, and volunteered her talents to the church whenever possible. She was an avid gardener, baker and seamstress. She taught herself to speak Spanish and Italian before traveling to those European counties. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy M. Pavlatos, wife of August C. Pavlatos, Lancaster, Joanne A. Baxewanis, Exeter, and one son, John W. Baxewanis husband of Lisa A. (Gapinski) Baxewanis of Sinking Spring. Also 2 granddaughters, Christina and Olivia, grandson Matthew, fianc of Emily Morris, and great-grandson Jackson. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 1001 E. Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA 19611. Father Thomas L. Pappalas will officiate. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading. Friends and relatives may call Wednesday between 10-11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to her church at the above address. The Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Shillington, is in charge of arrangements. www.kleefuneralhome.com
Visitation Information

Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Address:

1001 E. Wyomissing Blvd.
Reading, PA 19611
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Service Information

Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Time: 11:00 am
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Address:

1001 E. Wyomissing Blvd.
Reading, PA 19611
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Father Thomas L. Pappalas will officiate
Cemetery Information

Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Charles Evans Cemetery
Address:

1119 Centre Avenue
Reading, PA 19601
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