John J. Krulack, 75 of Plains, Twp., passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, January 19, 2014, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late John A. and Catherine (Bugay) Krulack.

John was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Plains, Class of 1956, and was employed as a maintenance mechanic by Celotex of Harding until his retirement.  He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Church, Plains.

He was preceded in death by his brother Edward P. Krulack on September 20, 2006.

Surviving are his wife of 46 years, the former Mary Ann Kosek, daughters Kimberly Krulack, Plains, Michelle Glushefski, Nanticoke, and son John M. Krulack and his wife June, Plains, step-granddaughter Cassidy, brothers Norman Krulack and his wife Patricia, Joseph Krulack and his wife Florence, and Charles Krulack, all of Plains, several nieces & nephews, and his loving dog, Major.

Funeral will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 9:00 am from the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 South Main Street  Plains, PA  18705, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am in SS. Peter & Paul Church  13 Hudson Road  Plains, with Father John Boyle, Pastor, officiating.  Interment will be held in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton section of Wyoming.  Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Center  by visiting their website,www.stjosephscenter.org/opportunitiestohelp.