Richard G. Kraly

Richard G. Kraly obituary

Richard G. Kraly

Richard Kraly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John M. Dobrinick Funeral Home, Inc. on Jul. 11, 2025.

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Richard G. Kraly, age 76, of Level Green, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. Richard was born on October 5, 1948 in Braddock the son of the late George and Florence (Smorey) Kraly. Richard was a retired machinist. After graduation from Braddock High School in 1966 he went on to an apprenticeship at Westinghouse. He worked there for 26 years as a machinist. He then went on to work at Hamill Manufacturing for 25 years. He retired from Hamill on Dec 31, 2015. He was an active member at the Trafford Sportsman Club by acting as the membership coordinator for some time, as well as an indoor pistol range officer most Saturday evenings. He participated in multiple range shooting events often achieving high placement due to his marksmanship. He was a member of the St. Barbara Catholic Church in Harrison City. Richard is survived by his loving wife Kathleen (Farrell) Kraly; his children Coleen Taylor (Bill) of Level Green and Richard T. Kraly of Bethel Park; his granddaughter Cailin Taylor of Level Green; his siblings Marge Stough (Daryl) of N. Huntingdon, Michele Zula (George) of N. Huntingdon and Marlene Mazzoni (Nello) of Pittsburgh as well as many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 PM only in the John M. Dobrinick Funeral Home Inc., 702 7th St. (State Rt. 130) Trafford 412-372-3111. Parting prayers will be on Monday at 10:10 AM in the funeral home followed by a funeral Mass at 11 AM in the St. Barbara Catholic Church, Harrison City. Interment will follow in the All Saints-Braddock Catholic Cemetery, Braddock Hills. A luncheon will be held at the Trafford Sportsmens Clubhouse 14000 Winchester Rd, Trafford after departure from the cemetery. www.dobrinickfhinc.com

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