Obituary of Frank Andrew Kruk

Frank Andrew Kruk, 96, New Florence, passed away January 1, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 12, 1923 in Robindale the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Toman) Kruk. Also preceded in death by wife Mary Louise (Marabito) Kruk; son-in-law James McLaughlin; brothers John and Andrew Kruk; sisters Katherine Phillips and Elizabeth Stamper. Survived by daughter Mary Frances McLaughlin, Davidsville; sons Frank A. Kruk, Jr., Minneapolis, MN; Gregory J. Kruk and wife Barbara, New Florence; William P. Kruk, New Florence; grandchildren Christopher McLaughlin and wife Elaine, Karen Rager and Ted Cochran, Gregory J. Kruk, Jr. and wife Kelley, Margaret Kruk Andrew Kruk and wife Kirsten, Clarissa Wilkinson and husband Devon, Caroline Kruk; 6 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren. Frank was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and a life member of New Florence VFW, Post 7622. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, gunner’s mate. He was a carpenter by trade and selflessly help others. He enjoyed providing joy rides around the yard to all the grandchildren on his tractor. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Nicole for her continuous care and assistance for both Frank and Mary Louise in their time of need, also Windber Hospice for their loving care. Friends received from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Thursday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, 139 Ligonier St., New Florence. Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 425 Bridge St., Seward. Rev. Robert Washko officiating. Military Rite 9:30 am Friday, Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home. Interment Armagh Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.thestuartfuneralhomes.com