Wilson P. Zaharis, 83, of St. Clair, died Sunday April 24, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.
Born in Minersville, July 8, 1938, he was the son of the late Peter P. and Mary Zvendrikou Zaharis.
He was a 1957 graduate of Minersville H.S. and then attended Ford School of Business.
For 35 years Wilson was the owner of the Burger Shoppe where he was known for his “Smiley Burger.” Before owning the Burger Shoppe, he worked as a machinist for Rockwell, Int. in Reading, PA.
Wilson served 9 years with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and was an active volunteer for many years with the St. Clair Ambulance.
He was a member of St Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair, Pa
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 Grandsons, Evan and Matthew, a sister Irene Laskarithis, and 4 brothers, Thomas, Harry, Peter, and George Zaharis.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years Mary Louise (Dantas) Zaharis, a son William and his wife Lori of Huntsville, Al; 3 daughters Kathleen Vaz and her husband Edward of Middleport; Kristine Renninger and her husband Howie of Pottsville; Karen Zaharis and her companion David of Harrisburg. 10 grandchildren, Amanda, Cassie, Eddy, Tim, Amanda, Mickey, Andy, Kimmy, Angela and Becca, 3 great granddaughters, Ava, Lily and Madeline.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 7:00 Wednesday April 27, 2022, at St Clare of Assisi RC Church, 250 East Hancock Street, St. Clair, Pa. 17970. The Rev. Msgr. William F. Glosser will be officiating. Friends may call from 6:00 PM-700 PM Wednesday at the Church. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Donations, in Wilson’s name, may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Memorial Fund.
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Dear Zaharis family, neighbors of my family for many years sending you my deepest sympathy on your loss. Dan Stencovage