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John Krupka Obituary
John M. Krupka, Sr., 85, of Allentown, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013, peacefully, in his home, in the loving care of his children and grandchildren. John was the husband of Agnes Johanna (Heber) Krupka, who passed away February 12, 2006. Born in Allentown, John was a son of the late Pantaleon and Amelia (Ziemba) Krupka. He was an active member of The Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena and participated in many of the parishs organizations over the past 58 years, including: The Holy Name Society, The Men of the Cathedral, Little Lot Committee, and BSA Pack & Troop #74 as a committee member and chairman, and a multitude of other volunteer positions at the parish. John was a graduate of William Allen High School in 1946 where he was member of the football team and band. He served the US Military during the Occupation of Japan with the 25th Division Artillery as a Battery Clerk, and was Honorably Discharged in December 1947. He was employed by the US Postal Service, retiring in 1990 after 43 years of service as a clerk, supervisor, and Director of Finance. He was an active board member at the First Class Postal Credit Union until the time of death. Survivors: Americo Salini Esq., husband of the late Jane Krupka Salini, their children, Christian his wife, Stefanie, Andrew his fiancee, Hallie Harris, and Joanna; daughter, Mary and husband, Patrick Kelly, their children, Caitlin, her fiance, Blake Unis, Ryan, and Andrew; sons, John Jr. and wife, Nancy, their children, Ian, his wife, Shannon, and son, Sean, Adam, his wife, Allison, Annie, her husband, Justin Cooper, and Juliana, Mark and Sandy DeYonker, Marks children, Matthew and Sara, her husband, Kurt Eisenhuth, and daughters, Catherine and Ryleigh, James and wife, Diana, their children, Alexander, Elizabeth, Nicolas, and Natalie, Gerard and wife, Rosann, their children, Zachary and Philip, John L. and wife, Kimberly, their children Aleksander, Ethan, and Ellianna. John was predeceased by brothers, Joseph and Walter; sister, Josephine; and daughter-in-law, Cathy Krupka, wife of Mark. Services: Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 31, in the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena. Call 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, ODonnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave., Allentown, and 9 to 9:45, Saturday, in the Church. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Johns name to the Jane Krupka Salini Scholarship for Nursing c/o Allentown Central Catholic High School, 301 N. 4th St., Allentown, PA 18102.
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September 16, 2013
Mary, I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your father. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Love, Donna Schmidt Tyler
Andrea Osman
September 6, 2013
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I know from how you talked about him that he was a wonderful man. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael & Kathleen Shelley
September 4, 2013
Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Krupka Family. John was one of the kindest and caring gentleman we have ever known. We know he missed your mom and now they are together again.
September 3, 2013
Mr. John Krupka was the kindest man I ever had the pleasure to know. He always had a smile for everyone. We were sorry to hear of his passing, but happy in the fact that he is with Agnes in heaven. Sincerely,Art and Kathy Pappas Kathy Pappas
August 30, 2013
I am very sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Barb Harper
Susan (Clark) Schupp
August 30, 2013
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers in the passing of your father. My you find comfort in God's word.
Joe Herrity
August 30, 2013
Jim and the rest of the Krupka family. I saw your father recently and his warmth and kindness still shown through. What you all have accomplished in your lives are a testament to him and your Mom. My thought and prayers are with you remembering this wonderful man. Best regards
August 30, 2013
A special and wise man. He always had a kind word for everyone. My sincere sympathy to the entire family.
Jerry Radocha
Tom & Cindy Kelly
August 29, 2013
Your entire family are in our prayers.
August 29, 2013
We are praying for your family.
Sr. Anita
August 29, 2013
To the Krupka Family,
I was sorry to read of your Dad's passing. I missed seeing him at the Little Lot final drawing, as well as a faithful 10:30 Sunday Mass parishioner.
I will miss his smile and kind words.
Marie Matyas
Cathedral Usher
Jim Hodrick
August 29, 2013
A good man has left us for a short time. He was a person I admired for many years and then in the company of his wonderful wife. May they both rest in peace leaving a wonderful family legacy of good and decent people. God bless the Krupka family.
August 29, 2013
John was a wonderful man. It was our pleasure to know him. We only saw him at family parties, but he was so nice to be around. Sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
JoAnn & Dan Eisenhuth
Joanie (Long) White
August 28, 2013
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father/grandfather. Mr. Krupka was always a truly caring gentleman. I am sure he was welcomed by several loving ladies. You are all in my heart and prayers.
Richard Bodner
August 28, 2013
Sorry to hear about your loss. Bless you all at this sad time.
Bob and Pat Bieber
August 28, 2013
To the Krupka Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father/grandfather. May you find some comfort in knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of others during this most difficult time.
August 28, 2013
My deepest sympathies to all in the wonderful Krupka family. Your dad had a warm smile and big heart. I'm sure he was proud of all of you. Love, Clare Aigner and family
August 28, 2013
Sadden by the death of your dear Dad. He was such a lovely man. Keeping you all in prayer. MaryAnn and Tony Rocco
Glen Maurer
August 28, 2013
We worked together for many years. He was a great Mentor.
Korena & I send our condolences
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Heigl
August 28, 2013
To John Krupka and families:
We were very shocked and saddened to read about John's passing.
He was one of the sweetest and nicest gentleman we've had the honor of knowing.
August 28, 2013
I have many found memories as a classmate and friend. We always were glad to see each other at the 1945 class reunions. John will be missed by both family and friends.
John Gumph
Stephen Carli
August 28, 2013
John and Family, so sorry for your loss. I remember your dad well from our days at the cathedral school.
Diane Caldarelli Woodring
August 28, 2013
Dear Krupka Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Sincerely,
Jerry & Judy Dreisbach
August 28, 2013
To John Krupka,Sr. Families,
Our Deepest Sympathy & Prayers go out to all of you.
Jules "Jay" Mittl
August 28, 2013
To the Krupka family, I'm so sorry about your fathers passing.
Mark Petruno
August 28, 2013
To the Krupka Family ... your father was a great man ... I truly enjoyed working with him at the P.O. and better yet golfing with him the many years in our league ... May he have eternal rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ... Peace, Prayer and Sympathy to your family ... God Bless ...
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