Theodora Saltas, 94, of West Hartford and former Ansonia resident, beloved wife of the late John A. Saltas, died, Monday, July 4, 2011 at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Kalavrita, Greece daughter of the late Vasilios and Magdallene Skarpas. Theodora worked for J. W. Dearborne Co. for many years. In later years she was a foster grandmother with the Head Start program of Ansonia, and knitted mittens for needy children. She was a longtime member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Ansonia, a member of the choir, Ladies Philoptochos Society, and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by two daughters, Sandy Evans and her husband Charles of Norfolk their two daughters, Allison L. Evans of Moosup and Alexandria K. Evans of Glover, VT.; and Elaine Melonopoulos of Wethersfield, grandchildren, Peter J. Melonopoulos of Wethersfield, Alexa Fleury and her husband Ronald of Farmington, their father, John Melonopoulos of Old Lyme, and great grandchildren Thea and Emile Fleury. The funeral will be Friday, July 8, 2011, 10 a.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave. Hartford with the Rev. George Zugravu officiating. Burial will be private in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia. Friends may call at the church prior to the funeral, 8:45-9:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to: St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave. Hartford, CT 06114. The family would like to thank the SE staff at Hughes Health and Rehab. for all their compassionate care. To share a memory with the family, please visit, www.dillonbaxter.com.