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Catherine A. Zakos

1938 - 2022

Catherine A. Zakos obituary, 1938-2022, Bath, PA

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Catherine Zakos Obituary

Catherine A. Zakos, 84, a lifelong resident of Bath, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 at Heather Glen Senior Living, Allentown, PA. Born on February 7, 1938, in Bath, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy S. (Rabenold) Zakos. Catherine was a 1955 graduate of Northampton High School, and later received degrees from Northampton Area Community College and Kutztown University. She proudly worked as an elementary special education teacher for Colonial I. U. 20, for 27 years until retiring. Throughout her lifetime, Catherine enjoyed traveling, especially to Vermont, reading books, spending time with her family, especially her niece and nephews, along with her friends. She was a lifetime member of St. John's Evan. Lutheran Church in Bath.

Survivors: nephews, Stephen W. Zakos and his wife, Holly, Michael R. Zakos and his wife, Ellen; great nephews, Miles M., Ian M., and William I. Zakos; great niece, Sarah E. Zakos; and sister-in-law, Lesley E. Zakos. She was preceded in death by her brother, William R. Zakos.

Services: Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 11 a.m. in Green Mount Cemetery, Penn Street, Bath, with luncheon to follow at the church. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Catherine's memory, may be made to St. John's Evan. Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St., Bath, PA 18014 or to a charity of one's choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit theĀ Sympathy Store.

Published by Morning Call on May 6, 2022.

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Fran Mitchell

September 6, 2022

Fran Mitchell

September 6, 2022

Fran Mitchell

September 6, 2022

I found Catherine“s baby photo dated 1938 at an Antique Shop.I bought the photo and it is in our home in Cedarville NJ.Fran Mitchell 856-392-0817

Jennifer Spano.

May 9, 2022

I remember an outing to the Game PreserveWhat a lovely teacher/caretaker she was with the children. Lesley and I had quite an adventure that day.

Jamie

May 7, 2022

Catherine was a sweet soul. She always called the church when she saw a need to brighten the day. She was so loving and caring. May she rest in peace. I will miss talking and visiting with you on your porch.

Elsie Carraghan

May 5, 2022

How can I explain the sadness I feel at the loss of a friend I met 77 years ago. Stephen, Michael and families....you have been very special to my dear friend. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Your care of her was amazing. Thank you.

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Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Green Mount Cemetery

Penn Street, Bath, PA

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243 South Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014-1022

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