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Theresa Kralik obituary, Export, PA

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Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home, Inc.

5701 Lincoln Avenue

Export, Pennsylvania

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Oct. 7, 2025

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary Our Lady of Lourdes Church

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Theresa Kralik Obituary

Theresa (Restauri) Kralik, age 93, of Export, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at William Penn Care Center. She was the daughter of Mary and Roger Restauri. Theresa graduated from Export High School and began her career at the Union Switch and Signal in Swissvale. She then worked several years as an Administrative Assistant to the Principal at Franklin Regional High School, before moving on to become the office manager for her beloved nephew, Dr. Arnold Wigle, where she was affectionately known by physicians, staff, and patients as the unforgettable "Aunt Tee Tee". She was a devoted parishioner of St. Mary Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Export, where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society and the Christian Mothers. Theresa was a pet lover who enjoyed cooking, socializing, polka dancing, cheering for her favorite sports teams, and collecting teddy bears, which she would display every Christmas. She enjoyed life and making friends wherever she went. She smiled easily and laughed loudly, sharing the joy from within, sharing it with all. Theresa is survived by her husband of 71 years, Richard Kralik; her devoted son, Rick Kralik; her cherished nieces that she considered daughters, Charlotte (late Walter) Bush, Lorraine (Sal) DiDomenico, Kathy (Ted) Heider, and Traci (Ken) Halleck; nephew, Dr. Arnold (Theresa) Wigle; and sister-in-law, Shannon (late Vince) Morich; along with numerous cousins, godchildren, and great-nieces and -nephews, always remembering each one of them with a special card on their birthdays. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings and their spouses, Arthur (Goldie) Restauri, Daniel (Dorothy) Restauri, Wilma (Dr. Walter) Jetter, and Madelyn (J. Roy) Houston; a nephew, Roger J. Restauri; and her faithful dog Brie. Special thanks to her niece, Theresa Wigle, and the staff of William Penn Care Center, whom she considered family, for their amazing compassion, care and support. Respecting Theresa's wishes there will be no public viewing. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in St. Mary Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Export. Inurnment will follow in Twin Valley Mausoleum, Delmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Theresa's name to St. Mary Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 5900 Kennedy Ave., Export, PA 15632, or to Action for Animals, Humane Society, P.O. Box 814 Latrobe, PA 15650, or http://www.afashelter.org (please write "in memory of Theresa Kralik" on the memo line). To offer online condolences, please visit www.wolfe-vongeis.com. WOLFE-VON GEIS FUNERAL HOME INC., Export is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

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Published by Tribune Review on Oct. 5, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Theresa Kralik

Oct

7

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary Our Lady of Lourdes Church

5900 Kennedy Avenue, Export, PA 15632

Funeral services provided by:

Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home, Inc.

5701 Lincoln Avenue, Export, PA 15632

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Ted Cohen (Cherellia)

Yesterday

Aunt Theresa was a joy to be near; a jovial, personable lady who could light up a room with her infectious happy attitude. I saw her mainly at family reunions and holiday gatherings where she was at her best telling stories and sharing tales from her accomplished life experience. My Aunt Viola and my Aunt Theresa could remember names and dates and events better than a smartphone; they were the database of family information.

When a family loses a personality like Theresa, the loss extends beyond the person. The experience of almost a century of guiding our family and a rich hidden memory is lost also. I should have asked her more.

Joann

October 2, 2025

I´m so sorry about your mom. I loved her. We all loved her At Willam Penn. She made everybody laugh and she always had that laugh in that smile. I love you, Teresa. God bless you, heaven did gain a beautiful angel love joann

Jessica

October 2, 2025

Definitely will miss our Italian lessons together but I will never forget the smell of your perfume and your bright eyes and spirit You will be missed by all of your WPCC family

Crystal demo

October 2, 2025

One of my favorite residents she will be deeply missed! Love Crystal

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