IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Robert W
Craig
August 23, 1934 – March 26, 2011
Obituary
Robert W. Craig, 76, of 88 Mitchell Road, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 26, 2011, following an extended illness.
Bob was born Aug. 23, 1934, in Youngstown, the son of Lawrence and Lula Lydic Craig.
He attended South High School, in Youngstown.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served during the Korean War, serving on the U.S.S. Iowa.
He retired in 1984 after 20 years of service with the City of Youngstown Water Department, where he was heavy equipment operator.
He was a former member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the VFW and the Maennerchor Club, all in Youngstown. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns and NASCAR and enjoyed bowling and golfing. Bob particularly loved camping with his family.
His wife, Karen M. Dougan, whom he married Dec. 18, 1991, survives at home. He is also survived by a daughter, Barbara A. Hosack and her husband, Jeffrey of Greenville; three sons, Stephen Craig and his wife, Patrice of South Weymouth, Mass., Robert Craig and his wife, Stephanie of Mansfield, Mass., and Richard M. Craig and his wife, Kathleen of Greenville; one step-daughter, Pamela S. McConnell and her husband, Jeffrey of Big Run, Pa.; two stepsons, Russell 'Rusty' S. Wilson and his wife, Shelia of New Galilee, Pa., and Larry A. Wilson and his wife, Heidi of Shenango Twp.; 22 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Janet Shea; three sisters, Joyce Stone, Betty Adams and Faye Boda; and two brothers, Kenneth and Eugene Craig.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 or a charity of the donors choice.
Calling hours are from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9, 2011, in the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Please visit www.McGonigleFuneralHomeand Crematory.com to send condolences.
Services are noon Saturday, April 9, 2011, at the funeral home with the Rev. Lawrence Craig officiating.
Full military honors will be rendered by the West Middlesex VFW Post 6233 and the Wheatland American Legion Post No. 432 Honor Guard
Bob was born Aug. 23, 1934, in Youngstown, the son of Lawrence and Lula Lydic Craig.
He attended South High School, in Youngstown.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served during the Korean War, serving on the U.S.S. Iowa.
He retired in 1984 after 20 years of service with the City of Youngstown Water Department, where he was heavy equipment operator.
He was a former member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the VFW and the Maennerchor Club, all in Youngstown. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns and NASCAR and enjoyed bowling and golfing. Bob particularly loved camping with his family.
His wife, Karen M. Dougan, whom he married Dec. 18, 1991, survives at home. He is also survived by a daughter, Barbara A. Hosack and her husband, Jeffrey of Greenville; three sons, Stephen Craig and his wife, Patrice of South Weymouth, Mass., Robert Craig and his wife, Stephanie of Mansfield, Mass., and Richard M. Craig and his wife, Kathleen of Greenville; one step-daughter, Pamela S. McConnell and her husband, Jeffrey of Big Run, Pa.; two stepsons, Russell 'Rusty' S. Wilson and his wife, Shelia of New Galilee, Pa., and Larry A. Wilson and his wife, Heidi of Shenango Twp.; 22 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Janet Shea; three sisters, Joyce Stone, Betty Adams and Faye Boda; and two brothers, Kenneth and Eugene Craig.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 or a charity of the donors choice.
Calling hours are from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9, 2011, in the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Please visit www.McGonigleFuneralHomeand Crematory.com to send condolences.
Services are noon Saturday, April 9, 2011, at the funeral home with the Rev. Lawrence Craig officiating.
Full military honors will be rendered by the West Middlesex VFW Post 6233 and the Wheatland American Legion Post No. 432 Honor Guard
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