BORN

1943

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Duster Funeral Home, Inc.

347 East 10th Ave.

Tarentum, Pennsylvania

Paul Krofchik Obituary

Paul Krofchik, 77, of Natrona Heights, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born Dec. 4, 1943, in Harrison Township, to the late John and Elizabeth (Staninecz) Krofchik. Paul lived most of his life in Natrona Heights. He was a PBX installer for Lucent Technologies for 40 years. Paul was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Tarentum, and a 1961 graduate of Har-Brack High School. He enjoyed traveling internationally and especially enjoyed his family, children and his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Theresa M. (Nitowski) Krofchik; his children, Michelle M. (Michael Barranti) Teichman, of Pittsburgh, and Paul M. (David Carey) Krofchik, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; grandson, Francis J. "Frankie" Teichman IV, of Plum Borough; and step-grandsons, Luciano Barranti, of Brackenridge, and Ethan Barranti, of Allison Park. Also surviving are his siblings, Michael (Jan) Krofchik, of Arizona, John (Nancy) Krofchik, of Natrona Heights and Irene (Wayne) Tyger, of Wisconsin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert "Bob" and Stephen "Steve" Krofchik, and sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Krofchik. A private family visitation and service were held in the DUSTER FUNERAL HOME INC., 347 E. Tenth Ave., Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Burial was private in Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights. Visit: www.dusterfh.com.

Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Sep. 23, 2021.
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Family

April 16, 2023

So sorry Theresa and family to read of the passing of Paul. It has been a long time but I haven't forgot you.

Josephine Ferguson Lakeland, Fl

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December 27, 2021

Was sad to hear of the passing of Paul. He was a very friendly, fun loving gentleman. Always enjoyed chatting with him at the YMCA and whenever I would run into to him. Our love and prayers go out to the family.

Lora & Greg Meighan

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October 1, 2021

My deepest sympathy to all the family of Paul. I had just talked to him and had a wonderful conversation down memory lane. He will be missed.

JANET Richards Eicher

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September 24, 2021

Paul, Theresa, and Family, So sorry to hear about Paul's passing. Ironically, I saw him on August 19th, at a distance, at Allegheny Valley Hospital as
I was visiting a patient there. I think it was the first time we did not have a conversation about our lives and his travels because we were going in different directions that day. He was always entertaining at CVS and I really enjoyed speaking with him. Sometimes you realize that some people are just special, and he was truly one of those individuals. Love to you all at this difficult time as I know he is St.Peter's travel agent, planning a European excursion or a trip to Vegas.

Greg Kovalchick

September 23, 2021

Theresa and family,So very sorry for your loss Paul was special. God Bless. Barbara

Barbara Burdick Shaw

September 23, 2021

Our deepest sympathy Theresa, Irene, Wayne, and Family. May you be comforted and blessings at this difficult time. Keeping you all in thoughts and prayers with our love.

Becky and Keith Johnston

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September 23, 2021

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