\t\t\tCatherine \u2018Kay\u2019 (DeLuca) Crockenberg \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Catherine \u201cKay\u201d Crockenberg, of Scranton, passed away May 2nd, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Paul. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter and only child of the late Anthony and Jean DeLuca.<\/p>\n
\nA graduate of West Scranton High School, Kay began her career at West Side Bank and then ended her career as manager at Penn Star Bank. Always on the go, she found joy in the simple pleasures of life: shopping, Bingo, bowling, watching NCIS, and crocheting. A sharp mind, she took great pride in completing the daily cryptoquip, which she never left unsolved. To see her dance was a true blessing, as she moved with remarkable talent.<\/p>\n
\nKay was a loving mother and dedicated homemaker, known for her \u201cfamous\u201d Italian and Polish cuisine, her talent for baking, and her skill at canning. A kind and caring soul, she will be deeply loved and missed by all who knew her.<\/p>\n
\nShe was preceded in death by her husband, John \u201cJack\u201d Crockenberg; her brothers-in-law, Frank \u201cWhitey\u201d and Donald; and sisters-in-law, Connie and Ruth Crockenberg.<\/p>\n
\nShe is survived by her three children and their spouses: Sandra Gilmartin and husband Bill of Jenkins Twp., Douglas Crockenberg and wife Jacqueline of Scranton, and Sheila Ford and husband Paul of Archbald. She leaves behind seven grandchildren: Ian (Alyssa), Kyle (Lindsey), Kearson (Bryan), Kearea (Ryan), Kayleigh (Dave), Hana (Alex), and Cole (Brie); and nine great-grandchildren: Alyssandra, Aiden, Liam, Riah, Ryan, Norah, Lilah, Jagger, and Joss.<\/p>\n
\nThe family extends their heartfelt thanks to The Wright Center for Community Health, especially Dr. Jignesh Sheth, Kari Machelli, Alex Lillis, Sr. Maureen, Nicole Munley and Lauretta Graham for their support and care. They wish to thank the staff at Allied Home Hospice, specifically Kara, Dan, Jenn, and Nicole.<\/p>\n
\nFuneral services are scheduled to begin on Thursday at 9:15 AM from the Kevin K. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125 N. Main Ave., Scranton, with a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick\u2019s Church, 1403 Jackson St., Scranton, to be celebrated by Rev. Richard Fox, Pastor. Burial will follow at the Cathedral Cemetery.<\/p>\n
\nFamily and friends may pay their respects on Wednesday between 4-7:00 PM at the funeral home.<\/p>\n
\nIn lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Kay\u2019s name to the charity of your choice Please visit the funeral home\u2019s website for directions or to leave a condolence.<\/p>\n
\nCatherine \u2018Kay\u2019 (DeLuca) Crockenberg<\/p>\n
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