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Nicholas C. Carthage, 99
February 04, 2021
Nicholas C. Carthage, 99, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Bethlehem and was the son of Greek immigrant parents, Christos S. and Kalliope (Karastamatis) Kantarzis Carthage.
He is survived by his wife Helen (Chiadis) Carthage of Brethren Village. They were married on January 17, 1954. He graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, Parks College of Aviation at St. Louis University, and Drexel University.
Nicholas proudly served in WWII as a Naval Officer with the US Navy. He also flew planes for the Naval Air Force. After the War, he served 17 years as a reserve officer. Nicholas was an engineer with McDonnell Douglas and worked for AT&T Bell Laboratories for 26 years. He was on the team that built the transistor which was historical change in electronic equipment at AT&T Bell Labs.
He was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Bethlehem where he was also a former council member, choir member and was active in the senior citizens group. After retiring he volunteered for St. Luke’s Hospital for 16 years where he received many honors and a presidential recognition for his dedicated service of over 4,000 hours. He enjoyed flying planes and model railroading and would diagnose and repair cars in his spare time.
Surviving in addition to his wife, is a daughter Renie Carthage Beidleman, wife of David, of Lititz, two grandchildren, Nicole and Alexander, a sister, Tessie Athens, of Wexford, three nieces, Karen Stark, Andrea Athens, and Maria Nelson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Irene.
Funeral Services will be private at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9 am. A LiveStream of the 9AM funeral service will be provided on the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church website. A Public Graveside Service will be at 1PM on Tuesday at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, 1700 Airport Rd. Allentown, PA with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Nicholas’s memory to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 64 Hershey Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603 or St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 1607 W. Union Blvd. Bethlehem, PA 18018.
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Condolences to the Family
February 10, 2021
Dear Family of Nicholas Carthage,
Your father, grandfather was quite a man! We live at Brethren Village and my husband would enjoy his company when he would come to breakfast at Perkissimo, we had something in common since our son was a Navy pilot. We had some interesting discussions. I missed him when he moved to Village Manor. May God richly bless each one of you. Larry and June Hodges
February 09, 2021
To the Beidleman Family,
Our condolences to your family. Terry enjoyed chatting with your Dad when he would visit.
The Brubakers
February 09, 2021
Dear Renie and family.
Our family shared many wonderful mmories with the Carthage family. Nick’s parents were my godparents.
My sincerest sympathy to all of yu. May he rest in peace.
Ann Stephanu Matthews
February 07, 2021
Dear Renie and family,
what a wonderful life lived. May his memory be eternal! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Theo Loupos
February 07, 2021
I will miss my BIG BROTHER NICK . He was a great Brother/Uncle and Father/husband. He will be greatly missed by our family and words cannot be stressed and how he will be missed. GOD only knows and prayers go with him. Now he is at peace.plus we will miss his visits every Saturday.
February 07, 2021
Dear Renie and family,
We were saddened to hear of your father’s passing this morning. Fr. Nick announced it and then I saw it in the newspaper. He certainly was a constant figure in church and choir. May his memory be eternal. Sincerely, Manny and Martha Economedes
February 06, 2021
He was a devoted husband, father and brother. It was a privilege to know him and his kindness will always be remembered. God certainly smiled down on him. May his memory be eternal.
Helen C. kapsalis
February 06, 2021
I/we miss Uncle Nick very, very much!!! He was always kind, patient, loving, generous with his love, gave great advice, and told the funniest jokes!!!
Maria & Lee Nelson
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