Irene Kruczek passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024 at age 85. She was born September 26,1938 in Lansford PA to John Yevchak and Mary Banca Yevchak. She graduated from Lansford High School. Irene was born and raised in Lansford, PA but spent most of her time living in Manville, NJ. Irene is survived by her three children, Andrew Kruczek of Ashland, PA, Michelle Quirke of Albuquerque, NM, and Melanie Kruczek of Santa Fe, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Kruczek. Irene worked at Ethicon in NJ for nearly 30 years. Irene was a beloved mother who shared her warmth and caring nature with family and those she met along the way.