Kristina M. Schatzel, 37 of Dupont, passed away Monday morning, April 15, 2019 at her home with her family and friends by her side after a courageous battle against cancer.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Jerome “Buddy” Schatzel of Dupont and the late Gloria (Pasquarello) Schatzel.

Krissy was a graduate of Pittston Area High School, Class of 2000 and was employed as a server at The Tipsy Turtle, Avoca.

She was a member of the Polish American Citizens Club, and the V.F.W. Post 4909, both of Dupont, and the West Side Club, Avoca. Krissy enjoyed riding her ATV and motorcycle with her fiancé Bill and enjoying excursions to the Mohegan Sun with her best friend Jean Marie Scott.

Surviving in addition to her father Jerome “Buddy” Schatzel, are her fiancé William Strein, Spring Brook Twp., Brothers Jerome Schatzel, III and his fiancée Kelly Burdulis, Edwardsville, and Joseph Karaffa, Duryea, nieces, nephews and many loving friends.

A Blessing Service will be held Holy Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 10:00 am at the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 South Main Street, Plains, PA 18705, with Father Joseph Elston, officiating. Interment will be held in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Pittston. Family and friends may call Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to The SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.