Joseph Krutulis
Joseph Krutulis, 69, of Exeter, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2026, at the home of his daughter, Kari, and son-in-law, Kenneth. Born in Jenkins Twp. on March 31, 1957, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Bryk) Krutulis.
Joe graduated from Pittston Area High School in 1975 and attended Penn State University’s Wilkes-Barre Campus in Dallas. He spent most of his career in HVAC, beginning with Valley Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in Pittston. He later worked for more than 30 years as a project manager at Keystone Mechanical Systems in Taylor before retiring.
An avid outdoorsman, Joe enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. He was a member of the Shiny Mountain Sportsman Club of Dupont and the National Riflemen’s Association. He was also a gun collector and an avid gardener who enjoyed working in his yard and finding a good deal at a yard sale. A loving father, husband, brother, and friend, he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Eleanor “Ellie” (Stoss) Krutulis, who died on June 28, 2020; his nephew, Zachary Bryk; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He is survived by his daughter, Kari Carey, and her husband, Kenneth, of Exeter; his sister, Mary Krutulis, of Jenkins Twp.; and many relatives.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church (Corpus Christi Parish), 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, with Monsignor John J. Sempa officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Interment will take place at a later date at St. Casimir Cemetery, Pittston.
Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com
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