More than 100 attend AHEPA Christmas Party

The AHEPA Chapter No. 61 Christmas Party was a big success with more than 100 in attendance. (Photo by Chris Dikos)

About 130 guests attended a Family Christmas Party hosted by the Gust C. Kraras Chapter No. 61 Order of AHEPA on Monday, December 29, 2025, in the Kraras Hall at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Reading.

Those in attendance, including dozens of children, were treated to food and drink, music, a magician, and a ventriloquist.

Gino Caloiero and Sal Caloiero from Salvatore's Pizza, Pasta & Subs donated their time and talents to man the kitchen and make delicious pizzas, steak sandwiches and 'Greek' fries.

Erick Hershey dazzled children with his magic, and Marian & Friends captivated the kids with her ventriloquist act. The evening concluded with the singing of Christmas carols.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.

Ventriloquist Marian Gehman with one of her puppet friends entertains a group of children at the AHEPA Christmas Party. (Photo by Chris Dikos)

Erick Hershey performs a magic trick for a group of children at the AHEPA Chapter 61 Christmas Party. (Photo by Tony Phyrillas)

Gino Caloiero and Sal Caloiero manned the kitchen at the Christmas Party, along with a few helpers. (Photo by Tony Phyrillas)

AHEPA Chapter 61 President George Giovanis welcomes everyone to the AHEPA Christmas Party on Monday, December 29, 2025. (Photo by Tony Phyrillas)

AHEPANS volunteered at the Chapter 61 Christmas Party. Pictured l-r: Alex Simotas, Tony Phyrillas, Chris Wagner, Jon Thompson and Bryant Shunk. (Photo by Anthony Koumaras)

Albertos Elefterios Plevrakis

Albertos E. Plevrakis, 78, passed away on December 23, 2025, at Wyomissing Nursing and Rehab. Born in Athens, Greece, he was the son of the late Elefterios and Maria (Halkipoulos) Plevrakis. 

Albertos graduated from high school and served four years in the Greek army, later becoming a merchant marine. He was employed as a restaurant manager at various locations for over 40 years.

Albertos was a member of the Reading AHEPA Chapter No. 61 in the 1970s.

Albertos is survived by his sons, Anastasios Plevrakis (Allison) and Elefterios Plevrakis, brother, Nicholas Plevrakis, and sister, Aspasia, as well as his granddaughter, Ariana Plevrakis.

He was predeceased by his parents and sisters, Anna and Sofia.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Reading, with interment at Charles Evans Cemetery to follow. The viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorial donations may be made to Sts Constantine and Helen at 1001 E Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA 19611.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc, West Reading, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

AHEPA Chapter No. 61 to host Christmas Party

All members of AHEPA Chapter #61, especially those with young children or grandchildren, are invited to join our Family Christmas Party on Monday, Dec. 29, at 5:30 PM in Kraras Hall at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Reading. There will be plenty of fun activities for children and a great opportunity for fellowship with AHEPA members. The event is open to all parishioners of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.