Paul J. Kralicek, Jr.

Paul J. Kralicek, Jr., 87, of Millersville, PA, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with his loving wife Mary Ellen (Baldonado) Kralicek by his side. They shared 67 years of marriage.

Born in Coaldale, PA, the son of the late Paul J. Sr. and Mary V. (Lipar) Kralicek, he graduated from Lansford High School in Lansford, PA.

Paul served in the US Army during peacetime after high school, obtaining the rank of Staff Seargent. He then worked for Hamilton Watch/Bulova Technologies as a quality control manager for 34 years and then in the Elections Office for the County of Lancaster for 20 years.

He was of the Catholic Faith and a member of Knights of Columbus Council 867. Paul was a member of the Eight Ward Beneficial Association. He enjoyed time at his camper in the Elizabethtown KOA for 45 years. Paul was a lifelong Penn State Football, Phillies, and Eagles fan. Paul attended Stormers games with his family and friends.

Most of all Paul enjoyed being with his family; his wife Mary Ellen and their children, Deborah A. Wilkin (Earl, Jr.) of Manheim, Donna Kralicek of Quarryville, and Paul Kralicek (Sandra) of Willow Street; four grandchildren, Amber Grove (Ryan), Adam Wilkin, David Kralicek, and Cooper Hoover (Nicholas); and four great-grandchildren, Evelyn Hoover, Connor Hoover, Oliver Kralicek, and Letty Kralicek.

A viewing will take place from 10 to 11 am, followed by a Christian Prayer Service with The Rev. Gregory Aabaa officiating at 11 am, on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584. Interment with Military Honors will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.