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Walter Kruczek Obituary
Walter E. "Sonny" Kruczek, 78, of Lake Hauto, formerly of Summit Hill, passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in State College. He was married in 1969 to Kathleen M. (Beyrent) Kruczek until her passing on Aug. 21, 2021. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Walter J. and Anna (Chernega) Kruczek. He was a graduate of the former St. Stanislaus Parochial Grade School, Summit Hill, and a 1964 graduate of Marian Catholic High School. Walter then went on to graduate from Penn State University, where he received his Business Degree in 1968. He was the owner of the Beyrant Insurance Agency in Tamaqua for many years. Walter was a former chairman on the Board of the Citizens National Bank, Lansford; a member of the Tamaqua Chamber of Commerce, the Board of the Distance Learning Network in State College and the Penn State University, Hazleton Campus Advisory Council. He was a member of St. John XXIII Parish in Tamaqua. A former vice president of the Tamaqua Blue Raider Foundation, he was very active in the Tamaqua Area Baseball Association and helped establish and was a major supporter of the Tamaqua Salvation Army. Walter was an avid golfer and member of the former Mahoning Valley Country Club. He was also an avid Penn State Fan but most of all loved his family and spending time with them.
Surviving are his sons, Gregory Kruczek of State College and Geoffrey Kruczek, and his wife, Audrey, of Alexandria, VA; a sister, Joanna Gottardy, and her husband, Charles, of Quakertown; grandchildren, Jason and Sarah; and nieces, Greta and Gwen.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, St. John XXIII Parish, 307 Pine St., Tamaqua, with the Rev. Robert Finlan officiating. Interment, Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 3-6 p.m. at the Parambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Walter's memory may be made to the Kruczek Family Scholarship Fund at Penn State University, Hazleton Campus, c/o the funeral home, 18250. Online condolences may be shared at www.parambofh.com.
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Maureen Donovan
December 13, 2024
Many fond memories of times at Marian HS.
Kathleen and Walter will always be remembered as two special people.
I smile when I think about the good old days. They were so proud of their family.
The way you all have handled their later days is a tribute to them.
Blessings and Peace.
John Hydock
December 8, 2024
Sincere condolences to Geoff, Greg, Joann (Sissy) and their families & friends. I have many memories with my 1st Cousin "Sonny" dating back to the late 60's attending the PSU football games with his parents when he was enrolled as a student. I was 8 yrs old. Many more trips in the RV's to Happy Valley were to follow over the next 50+ years. Also all the good times we had fishing @ Lake Hauto over the last 30+ years. He will be missed. "WeAre"
Jennifer Healy
December 7, 2024
My condolences to Geoff, Greg and their families. I have fond memories of the Kruczek family from my high school years. Mr. Kruczek drove me to school everyday until Geoff and I could drive ourselves, and they always opened to their home to me. Sending love and light to his family and friends.
Bob Miller
December 7, 2024
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Walter, always the gentleman, always looking to help someone. I very much enjoyed our friendship and his leadership on the Foundation Board. The Foundation would not be what it is today without him.
We are all blessed for his time with us.
Bob Miller
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Mike Hydock
December 6, 2024
I'm so sorry and my sincerest condolences to Sonny's family , my cousins. We had a great time in Hauto over the years ,although, I was only local for part of that time, but still he and his family always made time to visit.
We have fond memories of the Penn State football games , Art Festival, and fishing for trout.
He and his family paid special attention to my now 94 yr young mom still in Hauto, which we truly appreciated .We will always keep him in our thoughts forever.
Michael &Crispin Hydock
R Thomas Berner
December 6, 2024
This has a been a challenging time for the Kruczek family, what with Kathleen suddenly struck ill and taken from them followed by Walter's terminal illness. Our condolences, although such a phrase hardly measures up.
Kathleen and Walter were individuals who made a great couple. Paulette and I always enjoyed hanging out with them and their passing has left a huge hole in our lives as well. I would post a photo of the two of them but I am out of the country and don't have access to my computer.
For now we weep alone, wishing we could join the family as they bear their sadness. .
Evelyn Lesniak
December 5, 2024
Walter and Kathleen were wonderful people to work with. They always put families first. My sympathy to the family.
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Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home - Summit Hill54 West Fell Street, Summit Hill, PA 18250
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