Ann Kring

Ann M. Kring, 82 of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Walnut Ridge Memory Care, Greensburg.  She was born April 28, 1935 in Everson a daughter of the late John and Stella (Klepsky) Zwierzelewski.

Ann was a loving homemaker to her family, had worked as a Sales Representative for Avon, and formerly worked for Wise’s Restaurant, Scottdale.  She attended Owensdale United Methodist Church and she enjoyed listening to Polka music.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Hoyle and four brothers, June, Thomas, Walter and Stanley Zwierzelewski.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Harry C. “Skinny” Kring; three daughters, Barbara Zaffina and husband, Edwin; Amy Geehring and husband, Kevin and Lori Kropp and husband, Roger; five grandchildren, Edwin Zaffina, Jr; Bradley and Bailey Geehring; and Abby and Emily Kropp. Also surviving is her adopted family: “daughter” Sue Kitta and husband Joey; “granddaughter”, Michelle Valone and husband Jason; and “great-grandchildren,” Gage and Izzy; her three special nieces,  Charlotte Eutsey, Pastor Kim King and Kelly Zwierzelewski, and additional nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are welcome on Monday from 2 to 8 pm at GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. 303 Pittsburgh St. Scottdale where Ann’s funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 am in the funeral home with her niece, Rev. Kim King and Rev. Roy Butt co-officiating.  Interment will follow in the Scottdale Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The ARC of Fayette County, 80 Old New Salem Road, Uniontown, PA 15401.  To send a condolence or view the obituary, please visit www.gjfuneral.com.