Ann Wilkins

Ann Wilkins, 95 of Pohatcong Twp., N.J., passed away on November 24, 2023 at Country Meadows in Bethlehem, Pa.

Ann was born Ann Kravchak on March 5, 1928 in Brainards NJ, daughter of the late John and Julia (Fechisin) Kravchak. Her husband Richard Wilkins Sr of 50 years died February 1, 2006.

She graduated from Belvidere High School in 1947. She worked in the offices of Sanco Piece Dye Works in Phillipsburg NJ for 10 years. She was Pohatcong Township NJ Welfare Director for 27 years. She also participated with the Office on Aging in Belvidere. Ann was a member of Phillipsburg’s Firth Youth Center Ceramics Classes for 25 years.

Ann is survived by her three children son Richard Wilkins Jr and his Wife Susan of Palmer Township, son Mark Wilkins of Palmer Township, daughter Melissa Wilkins Schmitt of Basking Ridge NJ. She is also survived by her four grandchildren Richard Wilkins III of Palmer Twp, Evan Wilkins of Jersey City NJ, Julia Wilkins, Esquire of Philadelphia PA and Brad Wilkins of Palmer Township PA. She also leaves behind her sister Margaret Kravchak Steinle of Bethlehem Twp PA, brother William Kravchak of Allentown PA. She was pre-deceased by two sisters Mary Kravchak Slampyak, Helen Kravchak and son in law George Schmitt.

Ann was a lifetime member of the Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church of Phillipsburg NJ. She was a past President of the Greek Catholic Union Lodge #316 and participated in most all Church activities. Ann has fond memories of her trip to Udol, Slovak Republic with her Mother Julia, Daughter Melissa, and Sister Margie, to visit her parents home town and meet relatives. She bragged about three things in life, her and her husband never had a credit card, a mortgage, and she did not have a doctor’s appointment for 35 years until she turned 89. Ann lived in the same house in Shimer Manor of Pohatcong Township for 55 years and saw many changes over the years.

Family and friends may visit on Monday November 27th from 6-8 PM at the Finegan Funeral Home 924 Second Ave Alpha NJ. A Divine Liturgy Mass will be held 10 AM on Tuesday 11.28.23 at Saints Peter and Paul Church on South Main St in Phillipsburg. She will be laid to rest at Saints Peter and Paul’s Cemetery in Alpha

In lieu of flowers Ann requests contributions be made to Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Phillipsburg NJ