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Colleen Krupa Obituary
Colleen Krupa, 80, of Wyomissing, passed away July 28, 2016, at the Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of Stephen A. Krupa Jr. Born in Portland, Ore., she was the daughter of the late Henry and Rhea (Corcoran) Baum.
She was a graduate of Oregon State University.
Colleen was employed by the Wyomissing Area High School as a secretary to the Librarian.
She was an active member and volunteer of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, West Reading.
Colleen was a member and chairperson of the Sunshine Committee of the Newcomers' Club of Greater Reading.
She was a wonderful, dedicated wife, mother and
grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by four
children: Mark J. Krupa, Osteen, Fla.; Ronald S., husband of Paula Krupa, Bradenton, Fla.; Susan M., wife of Ned Kotula, Wyomissing; and Eric R., husband of Melissa Krupa, Safety Harbor, Fla.; one brother, Greg H., husband of Nita Baum, Portland, Ore.; and eight grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday,
August 12, 2016
, at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart R. C. Church, 701 Franklin St., West Reading. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Friends may callThursday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: The Children's Home of Reading, 1010 Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, or Sacred Heart R.C. Church, P.O. Box 6217, Reading, PA 19610.
Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
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Melissa Kreps
August 10, 2016
Colleen was a very welcoming woman to both adults and children in the school library. She was an asset to the district as an employee and as a parent. Prayers are with her family as they deal with this loss.
August 3, 2016
She was a wonderful woman, our condolences to Steve and the family.
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Louise Warren
August 1, 2016
Our condolences on Colleen's passing. She was a gracious hostess and generous person.
Bill Deacon
August 1, 2016
Our condolences to the Krupa family. Colleen was a fine lady and we have fond memories of working with her.
Sue and Bill Deacon
Lizabeth Bell
August 1, 2016
Colleen was a delightful person to work with. I will never forget her kindness and warm smile. My most sincere condolences to her family at this sad time.
Peter Cellucci
July 31, 2016
I will always remember Colleen as a truly gentle and humble woman and mother who was totally committed to helping people and to working with Riva in making the Wyo High library a happy place to visit. My deepest condolences go out to Colleen's family & friends. She will be remembered fondly.
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