Kulpmont - Clara (Jankowski) Mrozek, 92, went to be with Our Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Saturday, June 22, 2019.

Born in Mount Carmel on December 31, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Bertha (Kowaleski) Jankowski.

On November 22, 1951, in Our Mother of Consolation Church, she married Alex Mrozek, who preceded her in death.

Clara attended Mother of Consolation School in Mount Carmel.

Clara worked at the Cigar Factory in Mount Carmel until she became a mother and homemaker. Family and friends were fondly welcomed with open arms. She is remembered for her bear hugs, homemade fruit and coconut cream pies, pickles and home cooked Polish food. Clara was also known for her canning of foods, no one left without a care package of her special food.

Clara was a member of Church of the Holy Angels, formerly St. Casimir's Church, Altar Rosary Society, and Church Choir. She volunteered at all church functions and fundraisers. Clara was a devoted catholic who lived her Faith. She was devoted to the Sacred Heart and Blessed Mother. She prayed daily for her family and those in need.

Clara is survived by her three children, Anne Mrozek-Bassler and her husband, George, of NY, Raymond Mrozek and his wife, Maribeth, of Kulpmont, Theresa Beaver and her husband, Gregory, of Selinsgrove; and seven grandchildren, Margaret Bassler, Josh Bassler, Mike Bassler, Dr. Christine Spiker and her husband, Chris, Alex Mrozek, Tyler Beaver, Jessica Beaver. In addition to her husband and parents, Clara was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph Jankowski, Stanley Jankowski and Walter Jankowski; and five sisters, Victoria Caputo, Mildred Jankowski, Edna Garvonski, Ceceila Krashiefski and Josephine Castrataro. She was the youngest and last surviving sibling of the Jankowski family, Mrozek family and their spouses.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Clara Mrozek, 92, of Kulpmont - Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Church of the Holy Angels, 855 Scott Street, Kulpmont, with Father Andrew Stahmer, officiating. Burial will be in St. Casimir's Cemetery, Marion Heights.  Viewing will be held prior to the Funeral Mass, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. with Transferal Prayers at 10:00 a.m. in the C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 1053 Chestnut Street, Kulpmont, PA, C.J. Lucas, Supervisor. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com