Eleanor P. Kula, age 87, of Whitesboro, NY, died on September 14, 2014, after a long illness, with her family at her side, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Norbert F. Kula; a daughter Joyce (Earl) Wells, Glenmoore, PA; a son, Robert (Marilyn) Kula, Whitesboro, NY; a grandson Matthew P. LaDuc, Indiana; in-laws, Thomas and Cecelia Pianella, Marcy, NY; their children; and several cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Frederick (Fritz) and Eva Karwacz Pelaw; a daughter Rhonda; and a granddaughter Danielle.
She was a graduate of Utica Free Academy, and was employed as a secretary by the Utica Catholic Charities and the Legal Aid Society of Oneida County until her retirement.
While living in Old Forge, she volunteered at the Old Forge Library. She had many friends in Utica and Old Forge, with special thanks to Cindy Beckley for the many kind things she did for us; and her close friends Eleanora, Pam and Steve. She was a member of St. Paul’s Church, Whitesboro.
There will be no calling hours. Services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Those desiring, please consider memorials in her name to The Old Forge Library, P.O. Box 128, Old Forge, NY 13420, or Stevens-Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio St., Utica, NY 13502.
Arrangements are in care of Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home, Whitesboro.
Online expressions of sympathy may be left at: www.dfwefh.com.
