Ambridge - 84, born in Ipiros, Greece, Passed away June 1, 2021, at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was the daughter of the late Polixeni and Thanasee Valavanis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Peter G. Banes, daughter, Polixeni Kouvaras, son, John P. Banes, three siblings, Takis and Odysseus Valavanis, and Paschalia Boyazis. Surviving are her children, George P. Banes and Lori (Vasilis) Kontoulis, grandchildren, Evyennia, Amalia, Yiorgo Kontoulis, Dimitri and Christo Kouvaras. Emily worked many years as a manger of Anderson's Candy Ambridge store. She had a heart of gold and was affectionately known as "Yia Yia". Friends will be received on Thursday , June 3, 2021, from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm, in the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge, a Trisagion service will take place at 5:00 pm, additional visitation will take place Friday, June 4, 2021, from 10:00 am until the time of funeral service at 12:00 pm officiated by Father Anastasios Athanasiou. Interment will follow at Economy Cemetery. A complete obituary will be posted in Thursdays edition of the Beaver County Times. Arrangements entrusted to The Kasper Chapel of Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC.
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