Aleksandra Krach

Aleksandra Helena (Maslanka) Krach, 93, of East Hartford passed away peacefully in the hearts of her beloved family. Born in Poland to the late Stanislawa and Maria Maslanka, Aleksandra moved to the United States with her family on the Britannica, a White Line ship in the 1950's. Aleksandra and her late husband Franciszek "Frank" Krach were married at St. Mary's Church in East Hartford in 1954. Aleksandra and Frank raised their children in East Hartford on McKee Street. During Aleksandra's long 93 years, she worked with the Red Cross in Europe and Africa, was a member of the Polish Women's Auxiliary "Polish Falcons" in Hartford, as well as working as a professional monogrammer in the alterations room for G. Fox and Company in Hartford, retiring after more than 40 years. In addition to her beloved husband and parents, Aleksandra is predeceased by her brother, Adam Maslanka, as well as her son Stefan Krach. Aleksandra is survived by and will be deeply missed by: her son, Richard Krach and his wife Nancy of Franklinville, NC; grandchildren: Jessica Cooper and her partner Jay Rivera of Liberty NC, Sarah Colon and her partner Ethan Andrews of Asheboro, NC, Rachel Krach and her partner Jamie Voisine, of Franklinville, NC, Adam Krach and his wife Becky of Franklinville, NC; her beloved great-grandchildren: Faithe Cooper, Anthony Rivera, Carlos and Haiden Colon, Zachary, Lacie, and Leah Voisine, Isaiah and Nevaeh Krach. Aleksandra is also survived by her extended family both near and far. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at St. Mary's Church, 15 Maplewood Ave, East Hartford at 10:30am. Please meet the Krach family immediately at church. Interment to follow at Silver Lane Cemetery, Silver Lane, East Hartford. The Krach family has requested all friends and family visiting to express their sympathy and support to please wear a mask during the Funeral Mass as well as at the cemetery, in addition to all social distancing being observed. Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford has been entrusted with arrangements. For an online memorial, please visit www.NewkirkAndWhitney.com.