Leona Kranik

Leona J. Kranik, 82, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Sept. 17, after a brief illness. She was born in Natrona Heights on March 7, 1942, to the late Stanley and Stella Sadowski Kuszkowski. She was a lifelong resident of the local area. Leona was a member of St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church, Lower Burrell. Her numerous jobs included Pennex Manufacturing and W. L. Roenigk. The simplest pleasures brought great joy to Leona, always a positive light. She enjoyed social gatherings and vacations with great friends and family. She especially enjoyed going to Florida. She was a loving wife, mother, nana, and friend. Leona is survived by her son, John F. (Jennifer) Kranik of West Deer; daughter, Jacqueline Kusenko (Paul Zavarella) of Plum; and three grandchildren, Elizabeth Kranik, Chad (Carra) Kusenko, and Dylan Kusenko. In addition to her parents and brother, Richard Kuszkowski; she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank A. (Babe) Kranik. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at THE RUSIEWICZ OF LOWER BURRELL FUNERAL HOME, 3124 Leechburg Road at Alder St., where Prayers of Transfer will be said at 9:30 a.m., Monday, followed by Christian Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., in St. Margaret Mary Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Lower Burrell. The family suggests donations made in her name to Autism Speaks. www.autismspeaks.org www.RusiewiczFH.com