Eleanor Krul Obituary

Age - 56

October 8, 2023

Scranton, PA

Eleanor Marie Krul, 56, of West Scranton died at home Tuesday October 3, 2023. Born in Scranton she was the daughter of the late Michael A. and Mary GenoveseKrul. She was a graduate of West Scranton High School and pursued highereducation in Travel and Tourism. She was employed at Smiles for Keeps as anAssistant Supervisor in the insurance/billing department. Eleanor was kind and loyal, a faithful friend. A woman of faith, she was a devotedattendee of St. Ann's Novena. Eleanor loved watching sports, especially Penn State and the Philadelphia Phillies. She loved traveling, whether it was spending time with her cousins, Pearl andNicole in Virginia, cruising with friends and greatly anticipated Disney World trips. Surviving are aunt Angela Bouselli, Spring Brook Twp, Goddaughters who sheadored, Abigail Mullen and Emily Harris, as well as cousins and several closefriends. She was preceded in death by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral will be conducted on Tuesday with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 amin St. Lucy's Church, 949 Scranton Street, Scranton. Interment will follow inCathedral Cemetery. Friends and family may pay their respects Tuesday morningfrom 9 am until time of Mass in the church. Those attending the service are kindlyasked to wear something purple in celebration of Eleanor's life. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American CancerSociety, P. O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. , or donors favorite charity. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Solfanelli-Fiorillo FuneralHome Inc. , 1030 N. Main Ave. , Scranton.

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