Patricia Marie Krakoski, 70, of Salisbury Township, died June 20, 2014, in her home. She was the wife of the late Thomas M. Krakoski for 25 years until his death in 2003. Born in Kingston, she was one of four children of the late James and Irene (Sulitka) Munley.

She was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School, completed her undergraduate degree at Bloomsburg University and received her master’s degree from Lehigh University.

She taught for more than 30 years as a reading and math specialist with Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit at various schools, including St. Paul’s, Sacred Heart and the Salem Christian Academy.

She attended St. Paul’s R.C. Church, Allentown.

She enjoyed keeping in touch with various groups of acquaintances - high school friends, college friends, teacher friends and travel friends. She was fond of ceramics in her younger years. She loved being at the beach or hosting family at her pool, affectionately known as “Club GiGi.”

She was an avid Phillies fan and liked her sweets! Her happiest moments were spent with her family and supporting her grandsons.

She is survived by daughters, Audra M., of Breinigsville and Elaine T. Divers and her husband, Joshua, of Allentown; grandsons, Tommy and Jack; numerous nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by a brother, James Munley.

Contributions may be made to Mercy Special Learning Center, 830 S. Woodward St., Allentown, 18103 or a charity of your choice.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. June 28 in St. Paul’s R.C. Church, 920 S. Second St., Allentown. A visitation will be held 10 a.m. until the time of the service in the church. Arrangements entrusted to the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Allentown.