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Paul Krayniak Obituary

SHAMOKIN — Paul J. Krayniak, 92, of 253 S. Market St., passed away Sunday evening, May 28, 2017, at Mountain View: A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Coal Township.

He was born Aug. 4, 1924, in Shamokin, a son of the late Paul J. and Mary (Denarski) Krayniak.

Paul was the owner and operator of the former P.K. Chrysler-Plymouth in Tharptown for many years. He truly enjoyed talking with people and selling cars. He also was involved in various other business enterprises throughout his life.

He was a member of Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church, Shamokin.

Paul enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing at their cottage along Penn's Creek. He was always willing to help anyone in need and was very generous with his resources.

Paul is survived by a son, Paul Jeffrey Krayniak, of Shamokin; a daughter, Sandra Peck, of Trevorton Road; and his life companion, Dolores Mall, of Shamokin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Denarski, and a brother, Joseph Kraynock.

KRAYNIAK — Paul J. Krayniak, 92, of 253 S. Market St., Shamokin. A Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church, Shamokin, with the Rev. Mykola Ivanov as celebrant. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery, Coal Township. Viewing will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the Stephen A. Chowka Funeral Home, 114 N. Shamokin St., Shamokin.

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Published by The News Item on May 30, 2017.

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John & Debbie Bamford

June 1, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jeff. Rest In Peace Mr. Krayniak.

May 31, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Bob klacik

John Abromitis

May 31, 2017

Jeff and Sandy, sorry to hear your father passed; please accept my condolences and prayers.

Stephanie & Paul Niglio

May 31, 2017

Sandy & Jeff, We are so sorry for the loss of your Father. He will now soar with the angels and watch over you. Our most sincere sympathy.

Allen Witmer

May 30, 2017

Paul was a great guy to deal with when buying a car, a wonderful person, rest in peace my friend.

Kelly Avellino

May 30, 2017

Sandy & Jeff
So sorry for your loss.

Michael Kelnock

May 30, 2017

Sorry to hear. Remember washing cars and running errands.

greg yocum

May 30, 2017

so sorry for your loss Jeff ....i will always remember the goodtimes with him at PK chrysler....

Joe Bressi

May 30, 2017

So sorry to hear about Paul..... May he RIP......

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