Russell Krawchuk

Russell Krawchuk , 91, of Franklin Avenue, Palmerton, Pennsylvania died peacefully Sunday evening.  July 19, 2020, at Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton.  He was the husband of the late Emily H. (Hrusovsky) Krawchuk who passed in 2007.  Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Paseluiko) Krawchuk.

Russell was employed by the former New Jersey Zinc Company, Palmerton, as an operator in the ammonia plant, for over 25 years retiring in 1984. Previously, he was employed by the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation.  A member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, he was a 1946 graduate of the Palmerton High School.  Russell was a member and 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus, Lafayette Council, Palmerton, and a member of the Sokol Lodge.

Survivors: Daughter, Jane Ann wife of Elwood Bowman of Shermans Dale, Perry County.  Sons, Russell P. and wife Barbara Krawchuk of Hendersonville, TN, Andrew J. and wife Sally Krawchuk of Palmerton, and Jan E. and wife Michele Krawchuk of Slatington.  9 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.  Several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by sisters, Helen Pearlman, Ada Romanisko, Ella Buhay, and Josephine Helton.

Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Sacred Heart Church, 234 Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Call, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday, Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071. Interment, Parish's New Cemetery, Stoney Ridge Road, Palmerton.  Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: May be left in his memory to the Sacred Heart Church Memorial Fund.