Obituary of Mark E. Krystyniak

Mark E. Krystyniak, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday April 2, 2022. He was born May 16, 1955 in Mt. Pleasant, PA and was married to Kathryn Haughney Krystyniak. Mark was the son of Margaret R. Krystyniak of Acme and the late John P. Krystyniak, who died in October 1994. Mark attended Transfiguration Elementary School, Kiski Prep, Geibel High School and graduated from St. Vincent College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He loved hunting, skeet shooting, fishing, playing basketball game with peers, playing cards, and watching popular athletic events with his friends and family. Mark initiated and operated several local businesses including The Krystyniak Colonial Bakery, Pop N’ Brew and MK Rentals, but later focused on real estate sales and development. He participated in many community events such as Project Bundle-Up and the Mount Pleasant Glass and Ethnic Festival. Mark was a very active member of St. Pius X Church, Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent de Paul Society. He earned his Real Estate Broker’s License and operated the Hometowne Real Estate office in Mt. Pleasant, later joining Howard Hanna Real Estate services. Mark is survived by his wife, Kathryn, of 35 years, and sons, John R. Krystyniak and his wife, Christina, of Simsbury, CT, and Joseph A. Krystyniak, of Washington, PA. Mark is survived by his mother, Margaret R. Krystyniak; sister, Theresa K. Gerson of Toronto, Canada; brother John A. Krystyniak, of Acme, PA, and sister Patricia K. Murray and her husband Dennis of Colorado Springs, CO. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John P. Krystyniak, and his brother, Paul D. Krystyniak. Family and friends will be received at the Galone-Caruso Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, on Monday, April 18th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Mark’s Funeral Mass will be held celebrated at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant, on Tuesday, April 19th at 11:00 AM. (Everyone is asked to please meet at the church). Entombment will be in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mark may be made to the Clelian Heights School, Greensburg, PA at https://www.clelianheights.org/ or a charity of your choice, in Mark’s name.