April Resident of the Month
The oldest of two children, Helen was born December 22, 1931 to Thomas and Mary Marczyk of Lansford, PA. She grew up in the Lansford area and graduated from the Summit Hill High School in 1949.
On October 29, 1955, at SS. Peter & Paul R.C. church (Lansford), she married Stanley Krutsick. Her life as an army wife began in Alaska, but included many states throughout the US, and also a stationing in Germany. In 1968 after Stanley’s return from Viet-Nam and subsequent discharge, they moved back to their hometown of Lansford. Sadly, and suddenly in 1978 at age 45, Helen lost the love of her life.
She was an excellent seamstress and worked in various garment factories in the Lansford area. Helen loved to cook for her family and was known for her soups and polish bread. No one ever left her home hungry or without containers of food for “later”. A big accomplishment for her was getting her driver’s license in 1986. Helen was always very close with her church and would help out at a variety of activities in any way she could. She would attend bingo – not to play – but as one of the kitchen crew.
Besides having her three children, Stan, Tom, Donna and their spouses, Helen feels very blessed to have many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loves to look at their pictures, reminisce, and hear all the stories as their families grow.
