In Memory of

Tan-ya

L.

Greene-Kuklinskie

Obituary for Tan-ya L. Greene-Kuklinskie

Tan-ya L. Greene-Kuklinskie, 54, of Bellwood, died Thursday evening, May 4, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Emergency Department. She was born April 20, 1969 in Altoona, a daughter of Jerri (Fowler) Estright and the late Larry Greene.
She is survived by her four children, Zachary Greene of Bellwood, Brittany (Dominic) Canonico of Altoona, Quinton Kuklinskie of Altoona and Evan Kuklinskie of Bedford; four grandchildren, Julian, Eisleigh, Persephanie, and Valentina; her mom and dad, Jerri and Ron Estright of Bellwood; two brothers, Todd Greene of Williamsburg and Brandon Greene of Altoona; and a sister, Wahnetah Shampoe of Erie. She was preceded in death by a brother, Scott Greene.
Tan-ya was a graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School where she was an outstanding member of the high school track team. She attended Hillside Community Church and sang in the Bellwood-Antis Community Choir. She enjoyed music, playing the flute, doing crafts and had a love for all types of shoes. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Tan-ya was a very giving person with a big heart that finally gave out.

To honor her wishes, there will be no public viewing, visitation or funeral service.
The family suggests that contributions in her memory be made to a charity of your individual choice.