PALAIO ATHENA (BAKERTGES) Athena (Bakertges) Palaio died peacefully at home on July 21, 2017, in Walnut Creek, CA, at the age of 92. Athena is survived by her son, Nicholas and daugher-in-law, Ruth Keller, of Walnut Creek, CA. She was preceded in death by husband, Paul Palaio, of Coraopolis; brothers, Trefon and George Bakertges, of Aliquippa; and parents, Peter and Victoria Bakertges, of Aliquippa. Athena was born in Aliquippa on December 9, 1924, and was a graduate of Aliquippa High. In 1957, she married Paul, her husband of 47 years. They lived in Center Township and Coraopolis before moving to Sun City, AZ, where they truly loved their time in the Arizona sun. Athena enjoyed her last five years in California near her son and daughter-in-law. A traditional Greek Orthodox funeral was held at St. Haralambos in Sun City, AZ on July 28, 2017. Athena was beloved and will be missed. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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