Russell Edward Krainiak | Eastern NC Now

    Russell Edward Krainiak, age 70, a resident of Washington, NC passed away Friday September 12, 2025, at his home.

    A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Pamlico Memorial Gardens 161 Avon Ave, Washington, NC and will be officiated by Pastor Jay Martin followed by a celebration of life at 2:00 PM at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

    Russ was born in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 23, 1955, to the late Andrew Krainiak, Jr. and Beatrice Krainiak. On August 25, 2024, he married Deborah Harrison. He graduated from 71st High School in Fayetteville, NC, and earned his bachelor's from East Carolina University. Where he was a member of the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity. He worked at Flanders Filters in R&D and later as the Director of the Glovebox Division. Before his retirement he was the Director of Technology for Integrated Containment Systems. He was a long-time member of the American Glovebox Society where he was instrumental in advancing the science of Glovebox Engineering by serving on the standards writing committee and then on the board of Directors. For his lifetime work and dedication to the American Glovebox Society they awarded him the Keystone Award. He enjoyed radio-controlled airplanes, woodworking, old cars, and boating. Russ had a special bond with Golden Retrievers, caring for many in his lifetime and was instrumental in working with NC State Veterinary School for disease treatments. Mr. Krainiak was a faithful worshipper at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

    Survivors include his wife Deborah Krainiak of the home, four brothers, Robert A. Krainiak (Katie) of Camden; Peter R. Krainiak (Laurie) of Camden; Christopher A. Krainiak (Lisa) of Castle Hayne; Gregory J. Krainiak of Pensacola, Fl and sister, Julienne Krainiak Kirk of Winston Salem, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews, Garrett White of Washington, Carson (Shannon) Krainiak of Yadkinville and Kaileen (Matthew) Register of Nakina; Ricky (Colleen) Krainiak of Camden and Stacy (Kelley) of Greenville and Walker Krainiak of Camden; Hayley (Derek), Ward of Raleigh and Hannah (Ethen) Wilson of Raleigh; Gregory Jr. Amber and Andrea Krainiak of Pensacola, Fl; Marlo and Spencer Kirk of Manhattan, NY.

    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2425 N. Market Street, Washington, NC 27889.

    Condolences may be addressed to the family online by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Krainiak family.