Name: Calling hours for Joanne R. Kraynick
Start: 2023-11-09T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-11-10T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton

Joanne R. Kraynick, 90, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, surrounded by her loving family. Born in North Catasauqua on September 26, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Makovetz) Holena. She was the wife of the late John Kraynick, and they would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in May 2024. She was a proud 1951 graduate of Central Catholic High School, achieving the highest typing award. She worked at PP&L as a secretary until leaving to marry and raise her family. She then returned to work at Mail Well Envelopes for 20 years, until retiring in 1995. Joanne was an extremely hard worker in all aspects of her life. She lived most of her life in Catasauqua and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. Joanne volunteered her time weekly making pierogies at St. John's Ukrainian Church in Northampton. She enjoyed doing puzzles, going out to eat with family, but most of all she loved it when family came to visit her. She was most proud of her family. Joanne was the best mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Always a smile on her face, she brought happiness to all who were around her. She will be missed by all who loved and knew her. Survivors: sons, Richard and wife, Sue, Stephen and wife, Jane, and Joseph; daughters, Patricia Seier and long-time companion, Gail Jerdon, and Joanne Mottau and husband, Scott; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Joanne was predeceased by her son, John; brothers, Albert, Joseph, and Francis; and granddaughter, Rachelle Kraynick. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 10th at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 122 Union St., Catasauqua. Family and friends may call Thursday night from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday morning from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.reichelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in loving memory of Joanne.

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Published by Morning Call on Nov. 5, 2023.

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18 Entries

Joanne

December 6, 2023

my condolences to the family, I went to school with Joe

KAREN BRAUCHLE

December 6, 2023

Joanne and family, my sincere condolences to you and your family. My God bless you and your family and bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Joseph Zelena

November 13, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joe Reisinger

November 10, 2023

Deepest Sympathy to the entire Kraynick Family, Joanne was a special person who I will always remember.

Sergio Ossandon

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Ron & Lorraine Jerdon

November 7, 2023

We will always remember Joanne for her warm smiles, hearty laugh, big hugs, nut roll, pierogies and how she cared for her family & others. Our prayers and condolences are with her family.

Larry Winch

November 7, 2023

Rich and family, Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I worked with your mother at MailWell for 16 years and always enjoyed talking to her. Your family will be in our prayers.

Trisch Sweeney

November 5, 2023

Joanne, my condolences to you and your family. Peace to all of you, and may your Mom Rest in Eternal Peace of The Lord.

Roger Makos

November 5, 2023

Dear Joseph and Kraynick family, Sending condolences and prayers for the loss of your wonderful mother.May God bless your family and bring you strength and comfort.

Mark and Dot Petruno

November 5, 2023

Steve and family, Dot and I are saddened reading about your mother's passing. We remember her well from our time at St. Mary's until we moved to Florida in 2012. May she have eternal rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Peace be with the family. God bless.

Denise and Bill Sharkazy

November 5, 2023

Dear Kraynick Family,

We are saddened to hear of Joanne's passing. We've known her for decades and always appreciated her endless volunteer work for St. Mary's. She was always there with the kitchen crew and all the great ladies that have gone before her. Most of our worker bees have now gone. She will be greeted by each and every one of them as she is embraced by God. I got to know her more personally on my communion visits to John. She was always so welcoming and generous. Gifting me with baked goods from her family. She will be missed by so many. Her love for her family was always so evident. God Bless you all, and thank you for sharing Joanne with so many people.

Melissa Newcomer

November 5, 2023

Joanne and Family, sending condolences and prayers to you all. What a beautiful tribute to her. May she rest in peace and you all find comfort in the memories you share.

Steve Feinour

November 5, 2023

My condolences to the family.

Brenda Henning

November 4, 2023

Enjoyed seeing Joanne Sunday mornings with her family. May she rest in peace.

Ann Hansen

November 4, 2023

I had the pleasure of volunteering with Joanne at our Church perogie project. Such a sweet woman! Our condolences to the family.

November 4, 2023

Our prayers and sympathy to Joanne’s family. We will always remember Joanne as a sweet and loving woman. Always there to help. She will be missed by all. ❤. Ginny and Wabs.

Donna Chromiak

November 4, 2023

God shared this Angel with her earthly family for 90 beautiful years. Aunt Joanne was the epitome of unconditional love... all goodness, kindness and sweetness. Now that she has been called home , I know she will be deeply missed. Condolences to all her wonderful family, especially my cousins.

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