Marlene A. Krupia

Marlene A. Krupia obituary, Houston, PA

Marlene A. Krupia

Marlene Krupia Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd. on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Marlene A. Krupia age 81, of Millersburg, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord, June 20, 2025, at Majora Lane following an extended illness. A private service will be held at her church, and a private burial will take place in Pennsylvania. Marlene was born November 3, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of Harry and Phyllis (Koehnlein) Gratzer. She married Joe Krupia, who survives. Together they built a wonderful life as best friends and were married for 34 years. Marlene worked for over 40 years in real estate and the banking industry. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Millersburg. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and she was an avid reader. Marlene is survived by her husband, Joe Krupia; sisters Miriam Boso, Janet Debski, Beverly Simpson; and her dog Mannie. She was preceded in death by her sister Audrey Zeiler. Alexander Funeral Home is assisting the family in Ohio. Online condolences may be left at www.alexanderfhinc.com or mcilvaine-speakman.com.
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