Name: Visitation for George D. Zeppos
Start: 2023-09-26T09:30:00.000Z
End: 2023-09-26T11:00:00.000Z
Location: Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church

George D. Zeppos, 77, of Wyomissing, passed away on September 20, 2023 at Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of Diane Schrenko Zeppos. They were married on April 25, 1971, and enjoyed over 52 years of marriage. Born in Vlahokerasia, Greece, he was a son of the late Demosthenes G. and Magdalene Katsafanas Zeppos. He immigrated to America in 1954. George was a graduate of Reading High School in 1964, Penn State University in 1968, and did graduate work at Temple University. He was a high school teacher in the Reading School District until 1973. Later he co-owned and operated Schmeck's Family Restaurant, The Hitching Post, and Perry Dutch Diner, retiring in 2000. George was a member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church and the Order of AHEPA. George was a history enthusiast. He was very proud of his Greek heritage and had a great passion for the United States of America. He enjoyed traveling abroad with his family. George loved watching his children and grandchildren compete in various sporting activities. In addition to his wife Diane, he is survived by two sons, Alexander (Colleen) Zeppos, Wyomissing, and Lt. Col. Christopher (Lt. Col. Laura) Zeppos, Columbus, MS; grandchildren: Aleko Jr., Sophia, Chloe, Jordan, and Luke; and siblings: Peter, Gus, Martha, and Alex. He was predeceased by siblings: George, Georgia, Taso, and John. George is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services will be Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 1001 E. Wyomissing Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19611, with burial to follow at Charles Evans Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Contributions may be made to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church at the above address. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is honored to assist the Zeppos family. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle from Sep. 22 to Sep. 24, 2023.

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George E Karetas

February 15, 2025

George was a wonderful man and I consider him a dear friend. It was a very sad day when I learned of his accident and his passing. George was a super guy and I remember him from the first day he walked into the classroom at Elm & Moss elementary school. He was very smart, always had a smile on his face, a handsome boy and and then a wonderful man. My sympathies to all his family.

Patricia Dierwechter

October 13, 2023

I met George when he and Alex took over Schmecks Diner. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My sincerest sympathy to the family .

George Karetas

September 24, 2023

I am very saddened to hear of the passing of George Zeppos. I admired George for his kindness
towards everyone, he was smart and hard working, athletic in school and just a really nice guy. I first met George at Elm &Moss grade school, we were in the same class room and I remember the teacher introducing us to the new boy from Greece. From there our friendship lasted from Southern Jr. High School, to Reading Senior High and then Penn State. George was the kind of guy many guys would have loved to be. I´m sorry for his wife Diane, his sons and grandchildren and for all his family all of whom will miss him greatly. There is no doubt God will bless his soul and Christ will carry him to His Heavenly Kingdom. May his memory be eternal.
Love eternal, George and Patricia Karetas

Mary Anne Gilbert

September 24, 2023

So sorry for your loss, Diane. You and I were nursing school classmates, many years ago. George will be in my prayers.

Pamela R Berger

September 23, 2023

We were pleased to reunite with George when we attended the Greek Festival and found him volunteering. Many years ago we enjoyed many hours together on the sidelines watching our sons play soccer. George and Diane were always supportive, fun loving, and caring. Many best wishes to the family. Sincerely, Del and Pam Berger

David Walton

September 23, 2023

So sad to hear of George's passing. I first met him when he came to America in 1954
when he was placed in my class at the old Elm and Moss grade school. He spoke no English at the time but by the end of the year he was one of the top students in the class. Besides being a good student, George was also a great natural athlete and went on to play football at Reading High.

We remained friends all through school and, in fact, he was the first person to teach me to drive on his 1954 Ford. I was always amazed at George's ability to excel academically and athletically when I consider that while the rest of us were leading the normal lives of kids, George was working at his father's restaurant in Lebanon from the minute he came to America.

RIP George.

Sara Gaughan Austin

September 22, 2023

I will always remember Mr. Zeppos fondly from the time we were neighbors in Linstead. He always had a smile on his face and was kind to the neighborhood kids. My deepest condolences to Diane and their two sons.

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