Peter A. Gownaris, 78, of North Catasauqua, died April 17, 2013, at home.

Born in Catasauqua, he was a son of the late George and Elizabeth (Kazimer) Gownaris.

He was an Army Airborne veteran and was in the Korean War.

He was a loom repairman for the former International Webbing, Allentown. He was retired from the former Raxon, Allentown.

He is survived by a son, Peter A. and his wife Stephanie; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by brothers and sisters.

There will be a calling hour from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. followed by a service at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, all at Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.