Obituaries
Stella C. Kruis, 84
Stella C. Kruis, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Altoona to the late Jan and Mary (Sosnowska) Pufka.
Stella is survived by her husband of 60 years, Eugene C. Kruis.
She was a graduate of Altoona High School and Altoona School of Commerce.
Stella was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
Her professional career began as a bank teller for First National Bank in Altoona and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company in Lancaster for 13 years. She retired as a secretary from Nitrauer Elementary School of Manheim Township School District after 21 years.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, counted cross stitching, crocheting, vacationing at the shore, and attending sports events of sons and grandchildren. She and Gene also enjoyed traveling, they visited 46 states and several countries including Canada, Ireland, Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic.
Surviving in addition to her husband, two sons, Paul A. Kruis, husband of Kay (Baumgardner) of Middletown, James D. Kruis, husband of Dawn (Krieder), of Leola, four grandchildren, Nathan, Conner, Trevor Kruis,, and Erin Powell, one great grandchild, Jane Powell, two sisters, Helen Pufka and Jennie Fonzi, both of Altoona. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Frank, and Joseph, Pufka.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 11am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church 601 E. Delp Rd. Lancaster, PA with The Rev. Msgr. Richard A Youtz as Celebrant. There will be no viewing or visitation prior to Mass. Family will receive friends at a luncheon following Mass. Interment will be private in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. To send the family an online condolence, please visit our website SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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To everyone in the Kruis family, May God bless you all to get through these tough moments. My memories of Mrs. K are still clear. She always treated me better than I deserved. May she rest in peace.
Respectfully,
Tom DeMascola
Gene,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barry Solodky
Jim and family,
Strength and love through family. My heartfelt condolences to you.
Dan Marschka
To: Jim & Dawn Kruis, Conner & Trevor
My condolences. You all are in my thoughts & prayers.
Larry Lawrence
Our sympathies in the loss of your mother/grandmother. May you find peace & compfort in the memories you cherish.
God bless,
Bruce, Cindy & Cody Shuman
Jim, Dawn & family,
Prayers and thoughts are with you!
Love you guys!
Michelle & Nick Noel
To everyone in the Kruis family:
Al and I were deeply saddened to read about Stella. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Al and Linda Beasley
Dear Gene,
Wishing you and your family strength and peace. Our sincere sympathy.
Ed and Sharry Kiehl