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Maria Dendrinos Obituary

Dendrinos, Maria Maria Dendrinos 82 of Bethlehem died on October 4, 2014 in Cedarbrook-Fountain Hill. The wife of Paul Dendrinos, they were married 64 years on September 21st. Maria was born on March 7, 1932 in Ithaki, Greece, daughter of the late Spiro and Vivian (Ferrantinos) Drakatos. She was a sewing machine operator at Bethleon Tongs until retiring after many years. She was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem. Survivors: husband Paul; son Spiro J. Dendrinos, husband of Effie of Bethlehem; daughter Ruby Orthodox, wife of Chris of Gotha, Florida; her twin brother Gerasimos Drakatos of Holiday, Fl; brother Thomas Drakatos of Holiday, Fl; twin brothers Anthony and Dennis Drakatos both of Whitestone, NY; sister Georgia Yalvadakis of Astoria, NY; three grandchildren Paul, Marianna and Georgia. Services: Funeral Service on Thursday October 9, 2014 at 11:30 AM in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1607 W. Union Blvd, Bethlehem, viewing 10:30 AM to time of service in the Cathedral. There will be a viewing on Wednesday from 6 to 8PM, with a Trisagion Service at 7:30 PM in the John F. Herron Funeral home 458 Center At Market Street Bethlehem. Burial in Nisky Hill Cemetery in Bethlehem. Contributions: To St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1607 W. Union Blvd Bethlehem, Pa. 18018.

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Published by Morning Call on Oct. 7, 2014.

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October 27, 2014

Stella & Vince Marino

October 13, 2014

Ruby, Chris, Paul, Spiro & Effie, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. I remember spending hours at your house on Pawnee St. in the 60's. Till the end she always called me her 2nd daughter. Everyone will miss "Thea" Maria. May her memory be eternal. Zoi se sas.

Melanie B

October 13, 2014

Sorry for your loss here on this earth. However, it is a blessing to know she now fully understands what it means to have PEACE, more than we will ever know. God bless

Melanie B

October 13, 2014

I never had the pleasure of meeting her. However I did have the pleasure and honor of working with her wonderful daughter Ruby. She raised a wonderful, loving, giving and caring person and I truly thank her from the bottom of my heart for that.

paul siderias

October 9, 2014

paul siderias

October 8, 2014

I will miss my Yiayia very much god has her now and she is watching over us love you Yiayia and I'm going to miss you

October 8, 2014

Spiro & Family,
Truly sorry for the loss of your mother.
-Gordon Johnston, Christina Moretz, Jennifer Kern

October 8, 2014

Marianna and Family

So sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

The Langkamer Family

Manessis

October 7, 2014

OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES, MAY HER MEMORY BE ETERNAL. MAY THE GOOD LORD ACCEPT HER WITH OPEN ARMS.

THE MANESSIS FAMILY

Matt, Lori, Jax, and Jake Schaeffer

October 7, 2014

Spiro, sorry to hear about your mom. I too have good memories of coming over to your house to play when we were kids. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Michelle Wallach

October 7, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

October 7, 2014

Spiro, Mr. Dendrinos and family of Maria,
We offer our condolences to you and your family at this difficult time and may the memories of her warm your heart and soothe your tear.
With Sympathy,
Matt and Michelle Sayenga

October 7, 2014

So Very sorry for your loss...May God Bless you and give you peace during this difficult time....
Jayne, Jim , Kristen and Leah Cunningham

October 7, 2014

Spiro,
My sincere condolences for your loss.
Patti Panzarella

Margaret Drachmas-Miller

October 7, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. I have good memories of Mary. I remember going with her to English classes to learn to speak English and she was a friend of me, and our family. She was a beautiful person. My deepest sympathy to Pavlo and Rubina and family.

Nikole Krosecz

October 7, 2014

We are so very sorry for your loss. We wish you much love, and may your cherished memories help bring you peace in the days and months ahead.

Love,
Jason & Nikole Krosecz

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Viewing

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

John F. Herron Funeral Home

458 Center & Market Streets, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Oct

8

Service

7:30 p.m.

John F. Herron Funeral Home

458 Center & Market Streets, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Oct

9

Viewing

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral

1607 W. Union Blvd, Bethlehem, PA

Oct

9

Funeral service

11:30 a.m.

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral

1607 W. Union Blvd, Bethlehem, PA

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