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Ellen C. Kuczynski, 80, of Zion Grove, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown.
Born in Mahanoy City, August 18, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. and Aileen (O'Donnell) Earley and spent the past 44 years in Zion Grove, after moving from Brandonville.
Ellen was a 1963 graduate of Mahanoy City High School. She was employed as a Line Worker for over 40 years for the former Mr. Hanger, Ringtown. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Brandonville. In her free time, Ellen enjoyed playing BINGO, going to concerts, crocheting afghans, and rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs every Sunday.
She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her brother, Edward "Buddy" Earley.
Surviving are her loving husband, Paul John Kuczynski, to whom she was married on January 29, 1982; five step-children, John Paul Kuczynski and his companion Colleen Fornear, Zion Grove; Christopher Kuczynski, NE; Jeneen Kuczynski Rose, Freeland; Charles Klingaman and wife Geri, Weston; and Paula Holsman and husband Kenny, New Bloomfield, MO; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Aileen Lorah, Tamaqua; a brother, Charles Earley, Berwick; numerous nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be held privately at the convenience of her family. Harman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. (West), 1265 Rock Glen Rd, Rock Glen is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Memorial donations in Ellen's name may be made to: Johnny K's Christmas for Kids, at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JKChristmasforKids?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwc1VIMnFzV2phSU9HYjBsenNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4DsBH6KtLK7iGSmTbwdqYHs8WcU_hxGEBRYMHzLlIc7w8Ls72C_1Th4HWQjQ_aem_BGBsMA626fzkhFYLDKXHIQ.
Online condolences can be entered, and more information is available at www.harmanfuneral.com.
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