Richard R. Craig

Richard R. “Dick” Craig, 72, of East Brady died Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born May 28, 1952 in Clarion, he was the son of Roy S. and Rita L. (Jones) Craig. 

Dick was a 1970 graduate of Union High School where he excelled in football, basketball and track.  He was awarded the All Sports Award at Union High School in 1970.  Dick won the District Championship in the Triple Jump and went to the PA State Championship for Track and Field.  He held the triple jump and long jump record at Union High School for 20 years. 

He attended Robert Morris University and worked for Bracken Construction for 20 years.  He continued his career at Penreco where he retired after 20 years. 

He enjoyed playing softball for the Tootsie Roll Inn, playing golf, shuffleboard and socializing at the American Legion.  Dick was also the self-proclaimed president of the 2nd Avenue Neighborhood Watch.  Most of all, Dick loved time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, Alexa and Kallum.    

Dick had a larger-than-life personality.  He always had a smile on his face and a wise crack at the ready.  He was truly one of a kind and a true hero to his family.  His laughter and his memory will live on forever.  He will be truly missed. 

Dick is survived by his wife Dana L. (Bowser) Craig whom he married September 13, 1975.  His children, Melissa L. (Brandon) Hayes of Lebanon, PA, Kelsey A. Craig (Dylan Harding) of East Brady, Kody R. Craig (Krystal Zarnick) of Butler, PA, and grandchildren Alexa L. Hayes and Kallum T. Craig. 

He is also survived by one brother, William Craig (Christine Cooney) of Bridgeville, PA and one sister, Janet Moore of Minnesota. 

Dick was preceded in death by his parents and four infant siblings, Gregory, Sheena, Jonathan and Jackie. 

All Services for Richard R. “Dick” Craig will be private.

Arrangements are under the direction of Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. East Brady, PA.

The Craig family suggests that memorials may be made in Dick’s name to the Alzheimers Association 2835 E Carson St Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.

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