Theresa (Restauri) Kralik

Theresa (Restauri) Kralik, age 93, of Export, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025 at William Penn Care Center. She was the daughter of Mary and Roger Restauri. Theresa graduated from Export High School and began her career at the Union Switch and Signal in Swissvale. She then worked several years as an Administrative Assistant to the Principal at Franklin Regional High School, before moving on to become the office manager for her beloved nephew; Dr. Arnold Wigle, where she was affectionately known by physicians, staff and patients as the unforgettable “Aunt Tee Tee”.

She was a devoted parishioner of St. Mary Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Export, where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society and the Christian Mothers.

Theresa was a pet lover who enjoyed cooking, socializing, polka dancing, cheering for her favorite sports teams and collecting teddy bears, which she would display every Christmas.

She enjoyed life and making friends wherever she went. She smiled easily and laughed loudly, sharing the joy from within, sharing it with all.

Theresa is survived by her husband of 71 years; Richard Kralik and her devoted son; Rick Kralik, her cherished nieces that she considered daughters; Charlotte (late Walter) Bush, Lorraine (Sal) DiDomenico, Kathy (Ted) Heider and Traci (Ken) Halleck, nephew; Dr. Arnold (Theresa) Wigle; sister in-law, Shannon (late Vince) Morich; along with numerous cousins, god children, great nieces and nephews, always remembering each one of them with a special card on their birthdays.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings and their spouses; Arthur (Goldie) Restauri, Daniel (Dorothy) Restauri, Wilma (Dr. Walter) Jetter, Madelyn (J. Roy) Houston; a nephew, Roger J. Restauri and her faithful dog Brie.

Special thanks to her niece; Theresa Wigle and the staff of William Penn Care Center, whom she considered family for their amazing compassion, care and support.

Respecting Theresa’s wishes there will be no public viewing. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 11 a.m in St. Mary Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Export. Inurnment will follow in Twin Valley Mausoleum, Delmont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Theresa’s name to St. Mary Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 5900 Kennedy Ave., Export, PA 15632 or to Action for Animals, Humane Society, P.O. Box 814 Latrobe, PA 15650 or http://www.afashelter.org. (please write in memory of Theresa Kralik on the memo line). To offer online condolences, please visit www.wolfe-vongeis.com

Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home, Inc., Export is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

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