Loretta A. Kresiak

Loretta A. Kresiak, 89, of Creighton, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Platinum Ridge Center, Brackenridge. She was born December 9, 1929 in Rural Ridge to the late Paulo and Philomena (D’Isabella) Contento. Loretta lived most of her life in Creighton where she was a homemaker and a seamstress for many years. She was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Creighton and also a member of Christian Mothers. Loretta graduated from Springdale High School in 1947 and enjoyed bowling and playing scrabble. During Loretta’s life she sewed for many schools making color guard, majorette and cheerleading uniforms. She also made and altered prom, bridesmaids and wedding gowns. Loretta performed clothing alterations for many people up until the last year of her life.

            Survivors include her children Denise (James) Davis, Fawn Twp., Ricardo (Gina) Kresiak, South Buffalo twp. and Lorna (Thomas) Cropcho, New Kensington; grandchildren Andrew, Sara and Stephanie (Tyler Gardlock) Cropcho. Also surviving is a sister Lidia Sabatini, Sarver; sister in laws Ann Miseyka, Margaret Hansotte and Mary Ellen Krisiak and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Frank R. Kresiak in 1986, brothers James, Mario and Franklin Contento and Sister Jennie Puz.

            Visitation 2-7 PM Sunday in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Christian funeral mass will be held Monday at 10 am in Holy Family Church, Creighton. Burial will be in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Frazer Twp. Family suggests contributions to Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Creighton. VISIT: dusterfh.com