George Lees

George Lees, 80, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, August 24, 2013. He was born September 24, 1932 in Bronx, NY; son of the late James Lees and the late Mary Lees Drachmas.

George served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He retired as a supervisor from Pan Am Airlines. He was the owner and operator of Joanies Luncheonette in Bethlehem. George was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Maria (Karukas) Lees; son, James; daughter, Stephanie; sister, Margaret Miller and his grandchildren, Jennifer, Angela and Christopher and a great grandson, Christian. George was preceded in death by his step-father, Christo Drachmas; sister, Virginia Valianatos and brother, John Lees.

Arrangements have been entrusted to The Connell Funeral Home.

Services: 11 am on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1607 W. Union Blvd. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10-11 am in the Cathedral. Burial with military honors will follow at Cedar Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.

Cemetery
Cedar Hill Memorial Park
1740 Airport Rd.
Allentown PA 18103
US

Visitation
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral
1607 W. Union Blvd.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US

Service
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
11:00 AM
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral
1607 W. Union Blvd.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531