Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Jul 21, 1933 – May 1, 2020 (Age 86)
Anna Skrapits, 86, of Northampton passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1. She was surrounded by her family when she left this life at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem. She was born in Szentpéterfa (Petrovo Selo), Hungary on July 21, 1933, one of six children of the late István and Johanna (Kurcz) Skrapits. She was the devoted wife of John Skrapits since May 27, 1956, for almost 64 years, until his death on March 26, 2020. After her marriage to John in May 1956, they decided to leave their homeland in November of the same year because of the failure of the Hungarian Revolution. Anna was five months pregnant when she and her husband crossed into Austria as refugees and stopped at various refugee camps. Eventually, they made the journey from Munich, Germany to Camp Kilmer in Piscataway, New Jersey through Operation Safe Haven in February 1957. They settled in Northampton to be near other family members, and Anna gave birth to their firstborn, John, one week after arriving in the United States. Anna found great solace in her Catholic faith, praying the Rosary every day. She derived great enjoyment from the simple things in life, such as tending to her vegetable garden and flowers, cooking, and baking for her family. Anna was happiest when she was caring for her loved ones, and she especially enjoyed visits from her grandchildren. She was a member of Queenship of Mary Church and St. Peter and Paul Society, both in Northampton.
Survivors: Children, John, Andrew and wife Kathleen (Kachmar), and Juliann; her grandchildren, Kristen, Brian, Bethany, and Chloe. She is also survived by her brother Stephen and his wife Heidi. Anna was predeceased by her husband John five weeks earlier, along with her parents and her siblings George, John, Cecilia, and Maria.
Services: A private burial service will be held this week, and a Memorial Mass will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Reichel Funeral Home – Northampton. Online condolences may be offered above.
In lieu of flowers, any donations can be made to Queenship of Mary Church.
Read MoreOur Deepest sympathies to the entire family. They are happily together now in heaven...Rest in Peace
Frank, Donna & Nicole Teklits
May 04, 2020 | Northampton, PA | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Doug & Sue Hall
May 04, 2020 | Northampton, PA | Friend
Julie, Andy, Kathy and Johnny, So sad to read about the passing of both your parents within weeks of one another. May your memories of them bring you comfort, know that they are together again. They were both very kind and welcoming to me when I was a part of your family. Sending prayers to your family during this most difficult time.
Jackie Christine
May 03, 2020 | Friend
Dear John, Andrew, Juliann and family: Please accept my sincerely condolences for the loss of your beloved mother. She is now with your father and in God's loving arms. May your memories give you strength in the days ahead and give you peace.
sheila panik
May 03, 2020 | Whitehall, PA | Friend
I have known Anna since I was five years old. Her brother John was married to my sister, and she was the most wonderful woman I ever knew. She always treated me so well and like I was one of her own children. She would always ask about me and my family when she saw my parents at Church. A more loving and caring person you will ever meet and I was very fortunate to have known her and to have been in her life. May God welcome her now where she can join her family and may God comfort her earthly...
Mary Miller
May 02, 2020 | Friend
