Alfred J. “Al” Kritzberger, 79, of 8569 Courtney Hollow Rd,
West Clarksville, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the Bradford
Ecumenical Home of natural causes after a brief illness.
Born on December 12, 1940, in Courtdale, Pennsylvania, he
was a son of George C. and Jenny E. Honeywell Kritzberger. On September 21, 1963, in the Calvary Baptist
Church, Bristol, PA he married his wife of 56 years the former Doris L. Mason,
who survives.
Al was a graduate of Neshaminy High School Class of
1959. He then received his associate’s
degree in Architectural Drafting from the Philadelphia Technical
Institute. He was a proud member of the
Army National Reserves from July 3, 1962 until his retirement on December 14, 2000.
He had been employed for many years as a Draftsman along with Building
Superintendent for Sears, Roebuck and Company.
He then worked for Lancaster Bible College where he was head of
maintenance. Prior to retirement, he
worked for Lin Good & Sons HVAC and Portville Central School as a bus aid.
He was always actively involved in various churches
throughout his life, the last being West Clarksville Baptist Church.
In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling,
wood working and anything involving nature. Surviving in addition to his wife
Doris are his children Alfred (Louise) Kritzberger, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA, Sally
(Mark) Bossert of Bolivar, Kevin (Sharon) Kritzberger of Effort, PA; His
grandchildren, Lindsey, Jonathan, Ellen, Melina, and Alyssa; a brother Howard
(Martha) Kritzberger of Levittown, PA;
Several Nieces and Nephews.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by 2 Brothers
George Kritzberger and Donald Kritzberger, and a sister Bernice Lutes.
Due to the unprecedented circumstances related to the
ongoing pandemic there will be no services at this time. A Memorial Service is being planned for the
future and will be announced when gatherings are able to be held.
Memorials may be made to the West Clarksville Baptist
Church, 9003 Daggett Hollow Road, Bolivar, NY 14715. Arrangements are under
direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc.,
Cuba.
