Irene J. Krystecki

1929 - 2017

Irene J. (Juniak) Krystecki, 87, of New Kensington, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017, in Harmar Village Care Center, Harmarville. She was born July 1, 1929, in Natrona Heights to the late Ignatius and Stella Lewandoski Juniak. Irene was a 1947 graduate of Har-Brack High School. She worked as a secretary for ALCOA in New Kensington and finished her working career as an executive secretary for Banker's Lithographing Company in R.I.D.C. Industrial Park, Pittsburgh. Irene was a member of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Parish, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Natrona Heights. She enjoyed bowling, watching movies, researching movie stars and was a member of a card club for more than 50 years. Irene is survived by her niece, Kathleen Kahl, of Farrell; great-nephews, Jeff (Cherith) Kahl and Greg (Jennifer) Kahl; great-niece, Laura Kahl; great-great-nephews, Sunny and Cyrus; and by her great-great-niece, Rory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aloysius F. Krystecki on July 23, 2010; and by her brothers, Joseph and Leonard Juniak.
Friends will be received from 9 a.m. until the time of a blessing service at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the CICHOLSKI-ZIDEK FUNERAL HOME INC., 1522 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights, 724-224-8688. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church with the Rev. Aaron Kriss as celebrant. Burial will be in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Frazer Township.
In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Irene may be made to Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament School, 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights, PA 15065. to send an online condolence, please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.