Frank F. Krupa, of Warren, PA., died peacefully with his son at his side, on Monday, May 29, 2023, in Lebanon, N.H. Born November 8, 1929, to Joseph and Helen Gritzer Krupa in Johnstown Pennsylvania, Frank had an interesting childhood which he would tell us about often.
He graduated from Johnstown High School in 1948 and was employed by Bethlehem Steel until he wanted to enlist and serve his country during the Korean War. In 1949 he completed his training as an Aviation Electronics Technician for the U.S. Navy. Between 1949 and 1953 when he was honorably discharged, he worked on an aircraft carriers and repaired radios on planes.

During that time, he traveled the world and returned with interesting stories of the beautiful places he saw and the tragedy that unfolded as the result of war.

After the war, he attended California University of Pennsylvania. It was during that time that he met Anna, his wife, and completed his studies to become a teacher. He married Anna on August 2, 1958, at St. Joseph Church, Roscoe, PA, then moved to Warren, PA, and started his teaching career at the Warren Area County School District, teaching at the former Beaty Junior High School, grades 7-9 as an industrial arts teacher and shop teacher. Every day of his 33-year career he wore a suit and tie to school. Both the teachers and students well-liked him. Thousands of students learned from him while residing in Warren. At some point, he even taught some former students’ children.

One of Frank’s favorite pastimes was fishing. During the summers, he spent his time fishing at both Chapman Dam and Kinzua Dam with his children and then later on with his grandchildren. He’d loved wearing his fishing gear and teaching the craft to another generation while just looking out at the water. He also loved growing fruit trees, blueberries, grapes, and tomatoes. He enjoyed going outside and picking some fresh fruit to share.

Frank was an avid reader who loved to delve into novels and then discuss them with family. He also was interested in building model planes. Many days you would find him watching a classic western on TV. which were his favorites. He loved all his family and enjoyed visiting or talking to them as often as possible. During his lifetime he was a member of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church in Warren.

He is survived by his 2 children – Karen Glas and husband, Richard, of Waxhaw NC, and Brian Krupa of West Dover VT, Edward and Jean Krupa, Johnstown, PA; Eugene and Ethel of St. Michael, PA; Patricia, Bob Alvarez, Sumter, SC and Mike Krupa of Johnstown. He has 3 grandchildren -– Dr. Jessica Boben and her husband Ken Boben of Monroe, NC, David Glas of Durham NC, and Sarah Glas of Chapel Hill, NC. He also has two great-grandchildren Kenny Boben and Finn Boben.

In addition to his parents Joseph and Helen (Gritzer) Krupa, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna D. Litavec Krupa Joseph Krupa, Stepmother, Anna, John Krupa, and Mary Ritchey.

Friends will be received at Holy Redeemer Church Gathering Space, 11 Russell Street, Warren, PA., from am on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial with the Fr. Stephen Schreiber, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Holy Redeemer Church Building Center Fund. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.