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CRAIG, ADA ELIZABETH (STEWART)
CRAIG, BESSIE LEE (WYMAN) — SLIGO - Mrs. Bessie Lee Craig. 83 of Sligo died at 10:20 am Tuesday in Indiana Hospital of a heart attack. Born November 4, 1881 in Sligo, she was a daughter of Jessie O. and Margaret Stewart Wyman. She married Leslie D. Craig, who died in 1953. She was a member of Sligo Presbyterian Church. Eastern Star, Lady Priscilla Rebekah Lodge of Sligo and was a Gray Lady for many years at the Veterans Hospital in Butler. Survivors include two daughters. Mrs. Ruth McCafferty of Dayton and Mrs. Jacque (Hazel) Howarth of Indiana; two sons, George of Butler and Arthur of Unionville; 21 grandchildren and a large number of great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today in the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo. Services will be conducted by Rev. Boyd Bell, pastor of Sligo Presbyterian Church. The Derrick, Oil City, Pa. Wednesday, July 23, 1975. *Note: typo in obituary. Birth year is 1891.
CRAIG, CECIL CHARLES — *cremated
CRAIG, CHARLES EDWIN — SLIGO NATIVE ELECTROCUTED AT WORK — LOWELLVILLE, O. - Charles Edwin Craig, Sr., 47, of 8 West Water St., Lowellville, O., was electrocuted at work Monday afternoon near Salem, O. Mr. Craig was born January 25, 1918 in Sligo, the son of Hobart and Mary Hartman Craig. Mr. Craig had resided in Lowellville since 1950 and worked those 15 years as a lineman for the Ohio Edison Power Company. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Church in Lowellville and the Loyal Order of Moose in Clarion. Mr. Craig is survived by his wife, the former Mary Forster, who he married on August 24, 1944; one son, Charles E. Jr.; six sisters, Mrs. Agnes Males of Pinelas Park, Fla., Mrs. Ann Pritchard, Mrs. Louella Mong and Mrs. Barbara Ayers, all of North East, Mrs. Elsie Grazier of Erie, and Mrs. Mary Wright of Bruin; four brothers, Thomas of Rimersburg, Herbert of East Brady and Wade and Robert of North East. Friends may call at the Cunningham Funeral Home in Lowellville from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Holy Rosary Church, Lowellville. The Derrick, Oil City, Pa. Wednesday, June 16, 1965. Pg 24 Submitted by Pamela Grewell.
CRAIG, CHARLES FREMONT — Services in memory of Charles Freemont Craig, 83, well known Sligo farmer, who died March 12, 1947, were conducted from the family home, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. E. D. Crawford, pastor of the Presbyterian church, conducted the service. Interment followed in the Sligo cemetery, under the direction of Guy M. Hawk. He had been in declining health for a number of years. Mr. Craig was born in Madison township, Clarion county, November 25, 1863, son of the late James and Mary (McClaine) Craig. On August 27, 1885, he married Minnie Mae Anderson who died in October 1936. Mr. Craig followed the farming business for many years. Later in life he operated the Sligo grist mill. He was a member of the United Presbyterian church. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Jessie Hoover, Sligo, R.D. ; Mrs. Nina McMaster, St. Petersburg; Mrs. Mabel Weeter, Sligo; Mrs. Martha Stewart, Meadvile; Hobart Craig, Rimersburg; William Craig, Knox, R.D.; Ira Craig, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Eva Belle McClaine, East Brady; Mrs. Mae McCall, Rimersburg, R.D.; Herman Craig and Mrs. Alma Heeter, both of Sligo. Fifty four grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Eva Kinser, of Sligo also survive. Mr. Craig was preceded in death by a son, Edward S. Craig, in July 1926. Submitted by Pegi Males-Nelson. (view will)
CRAIG, CHARLES LEROY — Charles L. Craig Served in U.S. Navy during World War II Charles L. Craig, 77, a resident of Fairview Manor, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, after a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 28, 1923, in Sligo, son of the late William and Hilda Hackbarth Craig. He worked for Becker Maytag Co. for many years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His hobbies included camping, fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jay Howard Craig and Dean Craig; and a sister, Elaine Ketner. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Ella Mae Craig; a son, Charles "Rick" Craig of Erie; a daughter, Constance L. Craig of Erie; a brother, Raymond Craig, of California; three sisters, Kathryn Ashbaugh of St. Petersburg, Pa., and Marjorie Finefrock and Joanna Wolfgong of Shippenville; and two grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Burton West Lake Funeral Home, 3816 West Lake Road. A service will be held there Thursday at 11 a.m., officiated by the Rev. James Patterson. Burial, with full military honors, will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Erie County Diabetes Association, 3850 Walker Blvd., Erie, PA 16509; or the charity of the donor's choice. Erie Times-News (PA) - October 2, 2001
CRAIG, CLIFFORD MEAD — Clifford M. "Cliff" Craig, 95, of Bela Road, Parker, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2004, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, following a one-month illness. The Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. The Derrick, July 26, 2004. Note: son of Matson & Eva Blanche (Buzzard) Craig. Clifford M. "Cliff" Craig, 95, of Bela Road, Parker, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2004, in Clarview Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, following a brief illness. Born Nov. 29, 1908, in Perry Township, Clarion County, he was the son of Matson A. and Eva Buzard Craig. He attended elementary school for seven years at Blue Goose and one year at Independence Schools. Mr. Craig first was employed as a coal miner for 21 years at Keystone Mining Co. and then was employed for 17 years as a stone crusher operator at Allegheny Minerals. He attended Concord Presbyterian Church. Mr. Craig enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a self-taught fiddle player and piano player. He enjoyed blue grass and country western music and was a well-known musician in the southern Clarion County area. Mr. Craig was married in Rimersburg July 17, 1930, to the former Bessie Christabelle Conner, who died Dec. 16, 1995. They were married for more than 65 years. Surviving are two sons, C. Frank Craig of Sligo and Richard W. Craig and wife, Patricia, of New Castle; a daughter and husband, A. Joanne and James E. Fowler of Warren, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a brother and wife, Thomas and Garnet Craig of West Monterey; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Craig was preceded in death by one grandson, Randy Fowler, Nov. 8, 2002; one brother, Matson Junior Craig; a half brother, George Craig; two sisters, Evelyn Bowser and Dorothy Horner; and two half sisters, Jean Watterson and Della Hickey. Friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Agnes L. Brady, pastor of Concord Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery, Conneration, Parker RD 1. Submitted by Pamela Myers Grewell.
CRAIG, CONNELL FREMONT — CRAIG, CONNELL FREMONT -- Clarion, Sept. 23 – Struck by the fender of a heavily laden coal truck and knocked under the rear wheel of the machine when he dashed out between two parked cars on Main st., Rimersburg, Connell F. Craig, 7, a pupil of the first grade there, was instantly killed at 12:03 this afternoon. The child, who was enroute to school when the accident occurred, sustained a broken pelvis, fractured left leg and internal injuries. The accident occurred in front of the theatre at Rimersburg while Clifford Flick, 20, of Rimersburg was passing the point headed north with his coal truck on Route 65, the Clarion-Butler highway. The boy is said to have dashed off the sidewalk between the two cars, was hit by the right front fender of the truck and thrown under the right wheel which passed over his body. A certificate of accidental death was issued by Dr. H. M. Wellman, Clarion county coroner. The boy was born at Rimersburg on September 5, 1935, the son of Thomas Hobart and Mary Agnes Hartman Craig. He was a student of the Rimersburg public school and a member of Mrs. R. K. Atchison’s Sunday school class of the Associate Presbyterian church in Rimersburg. Surviving are his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Edwin Craig of Rimersburg, Mrs. Agnes Males of Rimersburg, R. D., Pvt. Thomas Craig of Buckley Field, Colo., Anna Belle Craig of Pittsburgh and Elsie, Mary, Louella, Herbert and Wade Craig, all at home. He is also survived by his grandfather, Charles F. Craig of Sligo. A funeral service will be held at 3 pm Saturday at the Stewart funeral home, Rimersburg, with Rev. R. K. Atchison, pastor of the Associate Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment will be in Rimersburg cemetery. Source: The Oil City (Pa) Derrick, Thursday Morning, Sep 24, 1942. Pp 1, 16 Submitted by Pegi Males-Nelson
CRAIG, Pvt. DAVID MATSON (family notes) - David enlisted in Company M. 155th Regiment PV (unit number 2145)as a private on 22 Aug 1862, with allegiance to the Union Army. He died in Camp Falmouth near Fredericksburg, VA on Dec. 26, 1862 at the age of 18 years, 3 months, 11 days. He served 4 mos. 5 days. The Battle of Fredericksburg, a Confederate victory, was fought on December 13, 1862. (He was discharged as a private with distinguished service). His remains were exumed Feb. 20, 1866 and brought home to the family burying ground and re-interred Feb. 26, 1888 beside his mother and sisters in Rimersburg, PA. Submitted by Pegi Males-Nelson
CRAIG, DAVID RAMSEY — David R. Craig died at the residence of his son, D. R. Craig, Brainerd, Minn., on Sunday, July 22, at the advanced age of 83 years. The deceased was born in Erie county, Pennsylvania, Aug. 9, 1811, and his early life was spent in this state. On Dec. 29, 1839 he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy J. Means at Armstrong, Penn., who still survives him. To them thirteen children were born, eight of whom are still living as follows: Geo. H. Craig and Mrs. Mary Rockafellow, of Bonapart, Iowa; Chas. B. Craig, West Duluth; J. W. Craig, Brainerd; H. C. Craig, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Andrew M. Craig, of Nebraska; and James W. Craig of Farmington, Iowa. The deceased after the war moved to Iowa where many years of his life were spent. With his wife he removed to Brainerd some six years ago and has resided there since that date. When the war opened, Mr. Craig was instrumental in raising a company of volunteers in Clarion county, Penn., and went to the front with the Tenth Pennsylvania reserves as First lieutenant, but after three months service he was taken ill and returned to his home. The funeral services were held on Tuesday from the family residence, and the remains were tenderly laid to rest in Brainerd cemetery .The deceased was a consistent Christian, having with his wife united in early life with the Presbyterian Church, and both were members of that church society in Brainerd. He was a man who bore the respect of all who knew him and while the end of his well spent life came with a shock to his family and friends, it was not unexpected. The infirmities of old age were the principal cause of his death. (Republican Gazette 8/9/1894) Submitted by Pamela Myers Grewell.
CRAIG, DEAN CLAIR — Dean C. Craig, 73, of 1547 Garloch Drive, Erie, a Sligo native, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, in Saint Vincent Health Center, Erie. Born May 29, 1926, in Sligo, he was a son of William E. and Hilda HACKBARTH Craig. He was a graduate of Sligo High School. Mr. Craig worked at Erie Press Systems, retiring in 1992 after 40 years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a well-known wood worker. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Jeanne BECKER Craig; three sons and their wives, Jerry and Janet Craig and Steven and Jennifer Craig, all of Erie, and Phillip and Bridget Craig of Germany; a daughter and her husband, Vickie and William KUNTZ of Erie; eight grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. He also is survived by two brothers, Charles Craig of Erie and Raymond Craig of California; and three sisters, Marjorie Finefrock of Clarion, Kathryn ASHBAUGH of St. Petersburg and Joann WOLFGANG of Shippenville. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Burton Funeral Home, 3816 West Lake Road, Erie. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be private in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to an organization of one's choice. Submitted by Pamela Grewell.
CRAIG, DORIS M. (GRANT) — dau of James & Emma (Gourley) Grant. Wife of William P. Craig.
CRAIG, EDWARD “SAMUEL” — Edward Samuel Craig was a well known and highly respected young man of Sligo, and a consistent member of the Sligo Presbyterian Church, having united with the church during the pastorate of Rev. Ardo P. Bittinger. He will be sadly missed in the home and community. The lovely and loving brother and friend died where manhood's morning almost touches noon, and while the shadows still were falling toward the west. He had not passed, on life's highway, the stone that marks its highest point; but, being weary for a moment he laid down by the wayside and, using his burden for a pillow, fell into that dreamless sleep that kisses down his eyelids still. While yet in love with life and raptured with the world, he passed to silence and pathetic dust. Service was in charge of Rev. C.L. McCoy, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Interment was made in the Sligo Cemetery. -A friend (newspaper obituary) Submitted by Pegi Males-Nelson CRAIG, EDWARD SAMUEL -- On Friday night Eddie Craig died after a long and serious illness. Mr. Craig was born September 24, 1887. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Craig, who survive with the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Jessie Hoover, Sligo; Mrs. John McMasters, St. Petersburg; Mrs. Martha Stewart, Callensburg; Mrs. Eva Belle McClain, East Brady; Mrs. Mae McCall, Sligo; Ira Craig, Cleveland, O.; Robert and William near Sligo, Mabel, Herman and Alma at home. Funeral services were held at the home of his parents on Monday morning at 2 o'clock. Source: 8/7/1928 Derrick (Sligo News personals). Submitted by Pamela Grewell.
CRAIG, EDWARD YOUNG 1860-1870 Son of Robert Nelson Craig.
CRAIG, ELMYRA (miss) — Elmyra, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Craig, died Thursday morning, February 13, 1908, in the 40th year of her age, at her home near Sligo. The sad intelligence, though not entirely unexpected, came as a distinct shock to her many friends and cast a feeling of gloom over the entire community. About one year ago her health failed. Bravely and hopefully she kept up the uneven struggle but finally she was compelled to yield to the insidious attack of the dread destroyer. Elmyra Craig was a young woman of sterling character. Firm in conviction, strong and determined in action, yet kind and generous, and ever considerate of the happiness of others, her life combined those qualities that command the admiration and love of all who knew her. Though stricken down in the full tide of life, when the future seemed to hold in promise so much of joy and happiness she was resigned and prepared for death with the same spirit of hope and fortitude which had characterized her throughout life. She united with the church many years ago and was at the time of her death a member of the Cherry Run United Presbyterian church. Her place in the church, in the family, in the circle of her friends, is vacant, and the vacancy cannot be filled by another, but the memory of her life will be cherished with loving devotion still. Besides her parents she leaves to survive her one sister, Mrs. John Porter, of Butler, Pa., and one brother, John F. Craig, of Sligo. Funeral services were conducted at the home on Saturday morning by Rev. McBride, of the United Presbyterian church of Kit tanning, and the remains were carried to their last resting place in the Sligo cemetery, followed by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Clarion Democrat, February 27, 1908 .
CRAIG, ESTELLA (McCLAINE) — Estella A. (Mcclaine) Craig, 83, formerly of Thorn Drive, died early Sunday at the Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot. Born Oct 4, 1922, in East Brady, she was a daughter of James and Margaret Cannon McClaine. She graduated as the valedictorian of the 1939 class at East Brady High School and also was a graduate of the Business College in Kittanning. Mrs. Craig retired in 1980 from the Social Security Administration in Boyers and was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She was a member of St Paul Roman Catholic Church, the St Paul Guild and the Second Half Club of the church. She also was a member of the Order of Alhambra Jean Caravan and the Catholic Daughters of America. She enjoyed reading, sports, music and spending time with her family. Surviving are two sons, James A. and Jack P. Craig, both of Butler; two daughters: Mrs. Dennis (Joanne S.) Hartle and Jayne R. Duke, both of Butler, and a sister, Margaret N. Murphy of Clarion. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and a great-grandson. Her husband, James C. Craig, whom she married July 10, 1951, died April 20, 2002. A daughter also preceded her in death. CRAIG -- Friends of Estella A. Craig, who died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St.. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St. Entombment will follow at the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Members of the C.D. of A. will recite the rosary at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The St. Paul Guild and Christian Mothers will recite the rosary at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorial donations may be made to Lifesteps Family Caring Fund, 383 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001 or the McGuire Memorial Foundation, 2119 Mercer Road, P.O. Box 48, New Brighton, PA 15066-0048. Source: Butler Eagle, via Linda Mauthe
CRAIG, EVA BLANCHE (BUZZARD) — wife of Matson Adam Craig.
CRAIG, GEORGE “WASHINGTON” (1836-1888) — Craig, Jr., W., Callensburg, p. o., Licking, was born in Clarion county in 1836, and followed farming for twenty years. He was married in 1859 to Eliza Young, of Redbank township. They had a family of seven children -- Melissa J., Alvin E., Elvira A., Horace A., Minnie M., Anna L, and Ida M. In 1863 Mr. Craig became proprietor of the Callensburg flour and grist-mill, but still continues his farming interests, owning a fine farm of ninety-six acres. His parents were Washington and Nancy (Thompson) Craig. Washington was born in 1807 and died in 1881. His wife Nancy was born in 1808, and is now living. Source: 1887 History of Clarion County, A.J. Davis, biographical sketches. Civil War - Co. H, 155th Pa. Inf., Enlisted Aug. 22, 1862, Discharged June 2, 1865. Enlisted as a Private on 22 August 1862. Enlisted in Company H, 155th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania on 22 August 1862. Promoted to Full Corporal on 25 March 1863 Promoted to Full Sergeant on 25 April 1864 Mustered out Company H, 155th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania on 02 June 1865 in Washington, DC.
CRAIG, GEORGE WASHINGTON - October 10, 1918- Mr. George W. Craig, one of the prominent merchants of Sligo, and one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of that section, died suddenly Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1918, while visiting and inspecting a gas well a short distance from Sligo in company with Mr. Ira Hodil and others. He seemed to be in ordinary health when he started out, but the probability is that his heart was overtaxed. He was about 56 years of age and leaves his wife and two children, Mr. Leslie Craig and Mrs. Edna McKee, of Sligo. The family and friends have the sympathy of all. The funeral took place Sept. 28th, the Rev. Dr. J .M. McCurdy of Curllsville having charge of the service. SOURCE: Clarion Democrat, 10/10/1918.
CRAIG, GERTRUDE ANNA (BUZARD) — Mrs. Gertrude Anna Craig, 89, died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. William Renwick of Sligo RD 2, yesterday morning following a lingering illness. Born in Upper Hillville, Clarion County, July 19, 1873, she was a daughter of James Hunter and Martha Rumbaugh Buzard. She was married in 1892 to James M. Craig who died in 1949. Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Frank Griffith; a son, Roy Craig; 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. A daughter, Delia Craig Elliott, and a son, Hunter M. Craig, preceded her in death. Mrs. Craig was a member of the Sligo Presbyterian Church since 1907 and a member of its Missionary Society. The body has been removed to the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo where friends are being received from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. today and tomorrow. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Rev. Edward McKee of Tionesta officiating. Burial will be in the Sligo Cemetery. Derrick, Oil City, PA. Monday, Aug 27, 1962 P16.
CRAIG, HAROLD POLLOCK — Harold Pollock Craig, 48, former resident of Callensburg, died Sunday, May 2, at Carnegie as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. He was born at Callensburg on December 25, 1894, and spent a number of years there. He was residing at Carnegie where he was superintendent of the Masonic building at the time of his death. Mr. Craig was a member of the Callensburg Presbyterian church, Lafayette lodge, 652, F. and A. M., Knights Templar and the American Legion. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. H. A. Craig, four brothers, John H., Roy W., W. Edward and Thomas A. Craig, and a sister, Henrietta Craig. A funeral service was held in Carnegie on Tuesday evening, May 4, and another service was held Thursday, May 6, at Callensburg with Rev. Elder D. Crawford and Rev. P. C. Heilbrun officiating. Interment was at Callensburg. Oil City Derrick, Wednesday, May 12, 1943. P2
CRAIG, HARRY CLAY (1863-1868) — son of Robert Nelson Craig.
CRAIG, HARRY CLAY—Son of Lt. David Ramsey Craig, Sr. and Nancy Jane Means. He remained in Curllsville with his grandfather and aunts when his parents moved to Iowa/Minnesota. Harry never married. He was the church organist for the Licking Presbyterian church at Curllsville. Buried at the Means family cemetery.
CRAIG, HARVEY McCAIN — Harvey McCain Craig, son of James and Mary McCain Craig was born February 3, 1860. He joined the United Presbyterian church in early manhood. He was married July 4, 1884 to Mary N. Stitt and died October 1, 1919. He is survived by his widow and four daughters; Mrs. Adda A. Bonnett, Lena Margaret Craig, Mrs. Nellie E. Rider and Elsie Stitt Craig, all at home. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters; Thos. H. Craig, Sligo; Samuel R. Craig, Mercer; Chas. F. Craig, Sligo; Mrs. Eva Kinser and Mrs. Anna McCall, both of Sligo. A half-brother, Rufus Craig, of Sandy Hollow is still living at the age of eighty four. Mr. Craig moved to the homestead near Sandy Hollow about the year 1885, and has been an honored resident of this locality since that time. Funeral services were held at the home on the morning of Oct. 4, the Rev. W. V. McLean of Rimersburg officiating, when a large number of relatives and friends came together to pay their last tribute to the memory of the deceased. Burial was in the cemetery at Rimersburg, the pall bearers being Edward, Hobart and William Craig, Samuel and Charles Rider and Harvey McCall nephews of the deceased. Source: Pegi Males-Nelson
CRAIG, HAZEL V. (MYERS) 1912-1991. Dau of Samuel Carl Myers. Wife of Thomas A. Craig.
CRAIG, HERMAN ELLIOTT — Rimersburg - Herman Elliott Craig, 79, of Rimersburg RD 1, died Monday, August 4, 1986, in Sligo, he was a son of Charles and Minnie Anderson Craig. He married Phyllis Hollobaugh on November 29, 1939, in Sligo. She survives. Mr. Craig was a highway foreman for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, retiring in 1971. He worked for 23 years in coal mines in the Rimersburg and Sligo areas. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. Mr. Craig was a member of the Sligo Presbyterian Church. He was a past member of the Union School Board of Education. Mr. Craig is survived by a daughter, Norma Craig of Pittsburgh; for grandchildren, Dale Guntrum of Rimersburg, Cindy Henry of Rimersburg, Betsy Stewart of Sligo and Lori Geist of Pittsburgh; seven great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Eva Belle McClaine of East Brady, Mae McCall of Rimersburg, and Alma Hester of Sligo. He was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m. today (Wednesday), in the Dick E. Kline Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Services will be held at 2 p.m./ tomorrow (Thursday), in the funeral home with the Rev. Brian Clark, pastor of Sligo Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sligo Cemetery. Submitted by Pegi Males-Nelson.
CRAIG, HILDA CAROLINE (HACKBARTH) — Mrs. Hilda C. Craig, 54, of Knox RD 2 died Friday morning in the Oil City hospital. Surviving are her husband, William, and eight children, Mrs. Jay Finnefrock of Clarion, Charles and Dean of Erie, Raymond of California, and Kathryn, Elaine, Jay and Joanne at home. Also surviving are two sisters five brothers and seven grandchildren. Services were held Monday in the Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo Interment was in Sligo cemetery. Submitted by Pamela Grewell. The Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Saturday, Mar 24, 1956. Pg 2
CRAIG, HORACE AUGUSTUS — son of George Washington & Elizabeth Ann (Young) Craig. Husband of Lottie B. Pollock.
CRAIG, HUNTER McKINLEY — Hunter Craig, native of Sligo, died Monday in his home in Indian Lake Estate, Fla., according to word received here. He had made his home in Florida since his retirement about a year ago. Mr. Craig was employed as a pattern maker by the National Transit Pump and Machine Co. of Oil City and after World War I he went to work in Washington as a pattern maker. Surviving are his wife, the former Ruth Segrun of Oil City; his mother, Mrs. James Craig; a sister, Mrs. Frank Griffith and a brother, Roy Craig, all of Sligo. Funeral arrangements were not learned here last night but it was announced interment will be in Arlington Cemetery, Source: The Derrick, Oil City, PA. Wednesday, June 13, 1962. Pg. 19, transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer. CRAIG, HUNTER McKINLEY - On Monday, June 11, 1962, at Lake Wales, Fla., HUNTER McKINLEY CRAIG, beloved husband of Ruth M. Craig, son of Mrs. James Craig of Sligo, Pennsylvania; brother of Mrs. Frank Griffith and Roy Craig. Services at the S.H. Hines Co. Funeral Home, 2901 14th st. nw., on Friday, June 15, at 2 pm (parking facilities). Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Source: Washington Post June 15, 1962. Clipping courtesy of SendMeHack.
CRAIG, IRA M. — SLIGO NATIVE DIES, IRA M. CRAIG - Ira M. Craig, 78, of RD 1 Rimersburg died early Saturday, Nov. 4, 1978, in Clarion Hospital. Born Feb. 8, 1900, in Sligo, he was a son of the late Charles F. and Minnie Mae Anderson Craig. He was married to Dorothy Burberry who died in January 1978. Mr. Craig was a retired employee of Republic Steel Mills at Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member of the AFL-CIO. For 10 years after his retirement he lived in Las Vegas, Nev. Surviving are one son, Page of Cypress, Calif., one daughter, Isabelle Hetrick of Carson, Calif.; a number of grandchildren; three step-daughters, Nancy Maharidge of Medina, Ohio, Kathryn Brosky of Cleveland, and Charlotte Macko of Plano, Texas; three sisters; Mrs. Eva Belle McClaine of East Brady, Mrs. Mae McCall of RD 1 Rimersburg and Mrs. Carl M. (Alma) Heeter of Sligo, and one brother, Herman Craig of Rimersburg. Four sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday from the Dick E. Kline Funeral Home in Rimersburg with the Rev. Ray Yoder of Sligo officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Bedford, Ohio. (The Clarion News, Tues., Nov. 7, 1978) Submitted by Pegi Males-Nelson
CRAIG, JAMES — 1831-1900
CRAIG, JAMES C. — JAMES C. CRAIG, 83 of Butler, died at 12:50 AM Saturday, April 20, 2002, at his residence. He was born in Callensburg, PA, near Sligo, on March 14, 1919, a son of the late Roy and Margaret (Cooper) Craig. Mr. Craig was retired as a Research Technician from Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. He had retired in 1982 following 25 years employment. He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler, the Second Half Club at St. Pauls and the Order of Alhambra, Jaen Caravan in Butler. A veteran of World War II, he had served in the U. S. Navy Air Corps, He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh sports teams, also enjoyed traveling, gardening and working on his automobiles. Surviving are: His Wife: Estella A. (McClaine) Craig, they were married July 10, 1951 2 Sons: James A. Craig -- Butler Jack Craig --- Butler 2 Daughters: Mrs. Dennis (Joanne) Hartle -- Butler Jayne R. Duke --- Butler 1 Brother: Keith Craig -- Kittanning 8 Grandchildren He was preceded in death by 1 Daughter, and 1 Brother. CRAIG --Friends of JAMES C. CRAIG, who died April 20, 2002, will be received at the GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME, 201 EAST CUNNINGHAM STREET, BUTLER from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Monday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 Am Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 North McKean Street, Butler. Entombment will be at the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Butler. The Family requests that Memorial Donations be made to either the McGuire Memorial Foundation, 2119 Mercer Road, P.O. Box 48, New Brighton PA. 15066-0048, or to Lifesteps Family Caring Fund, 383 New Castle Road, Butler PA. 16001. Source: Geibel Funeral Home memorial.
CRAIG, JOHN HAMILTON — SLIGO - John (Jack) Hamilton Craig, a veteran of World War I, died Wednesday night in Veterans' Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was 68. Born July 15, 1897, in Callensburg, Clarion County, he was the son of Horace A. and Lottie Pollock Craig. His wife, the former Anna Belle Young, preceded him in death in 1949. Mr. Craig served with the U. S. Army during World War I. He was a member of Moose Lodge 336 of New Bethlehem and the Callensburg Methodist Church. Surviving are one foster daughter, Annabelle Sanford Boeing of Fort Dix, N. J.; one sister, Mrs. Henrietta Finn of Pittsburgh; three brothers, Roy and Edward of Callensburg and Thomas of Greensburg; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo. The Derrick, Oil City, Pa., Friday, September 17, 1965. Pg 20 CRAIG—Friends of John (Jack) Hamilton Craig, 68, of Callensburg, formerly of New Bethlehem, who died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1965, in Oakland Veterans Hospital, Pittsburgh, will be received in the Guy Hawks Funeral Home, Sligo, until time for services there at 3 p.m. Saturday, (Sept. 18, 1965). The Rev. David Coldwell of the Methodist Church of Callensburg and the Rev. James E. Craig of Philadelphia will officiate. Burial will be in the Callensburg Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawk. The Leader-Times, Kittanning, Pa. Friday, Sept 17, 1965. Pg 17
CRAIG, JOHN RICHARDS — John Craig a well known citizen of Sligo, died Wednesday evening, March 24th . The funeral took place on Friday at 11 A.M. and was largely attended. Source: Death's Doings [1886 unknown Clarion County newspaper]. Submitted by Wayne Hepler.
CRAIG, KATE (TURNEY) — Mrs. Kate Turney Craig, 79, well known resident of Piney township died in her home near Sligo, Sunday, November 17, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Craig was born in Monroe township, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Turney, and when quite young moved to Piney township, where she spent most of her life,. She was a member of the Reformed Lutheran Church at Curllsville, and an associate member of the Sunday School of the Sligo Presbyterian church. October 17, 1898, she was united in marriage with Thomas H. Craig who departed this life December 24, 1937. She leaves one niece, Miss Bernadette Turney of Chicago, Ill., and two nephews, Turney E. Colwell of Bellevue and L. R. Colwell of Pittsburgh. Services were held from the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. E. D. Crawford of the Sligo Presbyterian church, and interment was in the Sligo cemetery. Submitted by Pamela Grewell.
CRAIG, LOTTIE B. (POLLOCK) — Reported Callensburg news for Oil City Derrick in 1930.
CRAIG, LOTTIE KATHERINE (STOVER)
CRAIG, MARGARET ANN (FULMER) — Margaret Ann, daughter of Aaron and Hannah Creasy Fulmer, was born August 9th, 1884, in Toby Township, Craig of near Sligo. She began house- December 6th, 1859, to William F. Craig of near Sligo. She began aouse-keeping on the Craig homestead in Toby Township and this was her home during the remainder of her life. [true transcription] In this home were born the following children: Jennie, now Mrs. J. M. Porter, of Butler; John F. Craig, at home; Myra I. Craig, who died February 13th 1908. The husband, William F. Craig, died December 1st, 1910. Mrs. Craig died January 28th, 1917, at High Point, North Carolina, where she had gone to spend the winter months with her brother, John D. Fulmer, and other relatives, Mr. Fulmer being the only member of her father’s family now living. She had been ill one week. The funeral, which was largely attended by relatives ad friends, was held at the late residence, near Sligo, last Thursday, February 1, interment being made in the Sligo cemetery. Among friends who came from a distance to attend the funeral were: Mrs. Annie Wilson of Leatherwood; Mrs. John Lyon, Mrs. O. C. Patterson, and S. D. Weber of Butler; Mrs. Ed. L. Fox and son, Charles, Harry Sutton and Custer Stratton of Clarion. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Mowery, pastor of the Sligo Presbyterian church, of which church Mrs. Craig had been a faithful and consistent member for many years. Mr. Mowery was assisted by Rev. D. R. Thompson of Licking Presbyterian church, Churchville. Mrs. Craig was a woman of sterling Christian character, being deeply interested in all enterprises for community betterment and for general human uplift, and her death will be mourned by a wide circle of friends; but those whose grief will be mitigated by the consoling belief and assurance that she has gone to a rich and well earned reward. Clarion Democrat, (Clarion, Pa), Feb 8, 1917
CRAIG, MARGARET ESTELLA (COOPER) — SLIGO WOMAN DIES — Mrs. Margaret Estella Craig, 85, of Sligo died Sunday, Oct. 12, 1980, in Clarion Hospital following an extended illness. Born July 6, 1895, in Callensburg, she was a daughter of the late William and Nancy Elliott Cooper. She was married in 1918 to Roy Craig, who died in 1962. Mrs. Craig attended Clarion Normal School, now Clarion State College. She was a member of the Sligo Presbyterian Church and was secretary for the Willing Workers Class of the church for 29 years. She was a member of the Sligo Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and was secretary for the Rural Letter Carriers Association in Clarion County for 30 years. She had resided in Clarion for the past 43 years. Surviving are three sons, James C. and W. Hunter of Butler and Keith E. of Kittanning; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One sister, Mary Anderson preceded her in death. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday (today) from the Cleo A. Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo with the Rev. Thomas Gilliant officiating. Burial was in Sligo Cemetery. Submitted by Pegi Males-Nelson.
CRAIG, MARGARET MARY (FACKENDER) — Margaret's husband [Robert Nelson Craig] died leaving her a young widow with a number of children to care for. In addition to the children of his first wife and the children they had together, a child of his first wife's sister, Rachel Araminta Miner (Aunt Minty), was left in her care. She worked as a milliner (made hats) to support her family.
CRAIG, MARY AGNES (HARTMAN) - MRS. MARY AGNES CRAIG- MRS. CRAIG, EX-SLIGO WOMAN, DIES — SLIGO- Mrs. Mary Agnes Craig, 61 of 39 1/2 Center Street, North East, former Sligo resident and widow of Thomas Hobart Craig, died unexpectedly at 2 a.m. Saturday at her residence. Born in Toby Township, Clarion county, Dec. 2, 1898, she was a daughter of Samuel and Agnes Winters Hartman. She was married to Mr. Craig in 1917. He died in 1958. She had lived in the Sligo vicinity until about six years ago when she moved to North Ease. She was a member of the Associate Presbyterian Church in Rimersburg. She is survived by five sons: Edwin of Lowellville, O., Thomas of Rimersburg RD 1, Herbert of East Brady RD, Wade of North East and Robert with the U.S. Army in Germany; six daughters, Mrs. Agnes Males of Pinellas Park, Fla., Mrs. Anna Belle Pritchard of North East RD 3, Mrs. Wayne Grazier of Erie, Mrs. Mary Wright of Bruin, Mrs. Robert Mong of North East and Barbara, at home, and 17 grandchildren. A son, Connell, is deceased. The body was removed to the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo. Submitted by Pegi Males-Nelson.
CRAIG, MARY ELIZABETH (HOOK) — Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Craig, 87, well known and highly esteemed Sligo resident, died Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Robert Taylor, with whom she resided. She was born in Piney township on September 6, 1855, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hook. One brother, James Hook, of near Knox, survives. Funeral services were conducted September 21 at 2 p.m. from the family residence. Rev. E.C. Hasenplug, pastor of the Methodist church officiated and interment was made in the Sligo cemetery. Source: Derrick, Sept. 25, 1942.
CRAIG, MARY VIOLA (YORI) — *cremated
CRAIG, MILTON — Mr. Milton Craig, a highly respected and esteemed citizen of Sligo, died on Tuesday night of a complication of disease, at the age of 72 years. His wife and seven children survive him, namely, Robert, of Kellersburg, James, of Sligo, Bert and Arthur, of W. V., Harry, of Sligo, Mrs. Dr. McGara, of Reynoldsville and Grace, living at home. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. M’Curdy, of Curllsville, on Friday afternoon. New Bethlehem Vindicator, Friday, June 24, 1904
CRAIG, MINNIE MAE (ANDERSON) - MINNIE MAE CRAIG. It has pleased the Heavenly Father at His appointed hour to call from the earth the soul of Mrs. Minnie Mae Craig. Death occurred at her home at Sligo, at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, October 4, 1936, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Craig, a daughter of the late M. D. and Matilda Anderson was born May 17, 1867, at Curllsville. Early in life she was affiliated with the Presbyterian church, and stood firm in that faith until death. Mrs. Craig's life has given us a high and noble example of living that is worthy of the emulation of all. On August 27, 1885, she was married to C.F. Craig who survives with the following children, Mrs. Jessie Hoover, Mrs. Mabel Weeter, Mrs. Nina McMaster, Mrs. Martha Stewart, Mrs. Eva Belle McClaine, Mrs. Mae McCall, Mrs. Alma Heeter, Hobart , William, Ira and Herman Craig, al residing in and near Sligo. One sister, Mrs. Belle Fleming of the Cleveland, Ohio and forty-one grandchildren also survive. A son, Edward S. and two brothers, Edward and Elliott Anderson, preceded her in death. Obsequies were held at the family residence at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct 7, the services being in charge of the Rev. John T. Howarth pastor of the Sligo Presbyterian Church. Interment followed in the Sligo cemetery. Submitted by Pegi Males-Nelson
CRAIG, NANCY — (possibly Nancy Crowe Craig?)
CRAIG, NORMA JOAN — Norma J. Craig, 69 of Penn Hills, died on Thursday evening, March 11, 2004, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Born April 9, 1934, in Rimersburg, she was a daughter of Herman and Phyllis (Hollobaugh) Craig. Ms. Craig resided in Penn Hills for a year and had previously lived in the Highland Park area of Pittsburgh. She was a homemaker. Ms. Craig enjoyed working with ceramics and fishing. Survivors include a son, Dale E. "Butch" Guntrum of Rimersburg; three daughters, Betsy G. Stewart of Sligo, Cindy L. Henry of Rimersburg, and Lori A. Geist of Penn Hills; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Ms. Craig was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2004 , at the Sligo Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were at the direction of the Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory in Bowersox. Submitted by Pamela Grewell.
CRAIG, PHYLLIS M. (HOLLIBAUGH) — PHYLLIS M. CRAIG, 80, of Rimersburg died at 3:20 am Saturday, December 28, 1996 at her home. Born Sept 16, 1916 in Rimersburg, she was the daughter of Charles and Blanche (Robins) Hollobaugh. She married Herman E. Craig on November 29, 1939. He preceded her in death on August 4, 1986. A homemaker, Mrs. Craig was a member of Sligo Presbyterian Church and was active at the Rimersburg Senior Center. She is survived by a daughter, Norma J. Craig of Pittsburgh; a grandson, Dale "Butch" Guntrum of Rimersburg RD1; three granddaughters, Betsy Stewart of Sligo, Mrs. Randall (Cindy) Henry of Rimersburg RD1 and Lori Geist of Pittsburgh; two sisters, Helen Pettigrew of Connellsville and Hazel Hilliard of Rimersburg; eight great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Blaine Hollobaugh, George Hollobaugh and Ross Hollobaugh; four sisters, Leona Snyder, Ruth Reed, Mae Stanford and Twila Schons; a son-in-law, Curt Guntrum; and a grandson-in-law, Nick Stewart. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Monday, December 30, at the Kline Funeral Home in Rimersburg, J. Robert Varner, director. Funeral services will be held at 11am Tuesday, December 31, at Sligo Presbyterian Church. The Rev. James Eaton, pastor of Rimersburg United Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Sligo Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Southern Clarion County Volunteer Ambulance Service or Sligo Presbyterian Church. Submitted by Pamela Grewell.
CRAIG, ROBERT BRUCE —son of Lt David Ramsey & Nancy Jane (Means) Craig.
CRAIG, ROBERT NELSON — (Ed. note: I'm not sure who wrote the following account, but I believe it was his son, John Milton Craig) — Robert N. Craig, 5th son of William Craig, Sr., was a carder and fuller by trade. He was born in Waterford, Erie County, Pa. and went to Clarion Co. about 1827. He worked at his trade in Summer ad taught school in winter until 1830 when he purchased a farm of 95 acres on Licking Creek (being a part of the same tract his brothers James and Washington had purchased). Another parcel of this same tract, laying between these two, was afterward purchased by his brother William in 1834. He married Nancy Crow 9 Dec 1830 (in some records she is referred to as Eliza Anne Crow so whether Nancy is a nickname or whether there is a discrepancy I don't know). After his marriage he turned his attention to farming for a short time and then built a woolen mill which he operated until his death. He was a close student all his life, excelling in mathematics. Often in his spare time he would be occupied in solving some difficult problem in arithmetic or algebra, having in middle life mastered the elements of algebra without the aid of an instructor. From the organization of the public schools until the close of his life, he acted in the capacity of school director and examined all applicants for schools in the district. He was in the true sense a lover of learning and well versed in modern and ancient history - being familiar with the history of the men who have given character to the times in which they lived. He loved the society of scholars and took special delight in every species of literary entertainment. With his other accomplishments he had mastered surveying at an early age. This was of untold benefit to his neighbors and friends whenever there was disputed lines or unknown boundaries, or when they desired a division of land. Nancy Crow Craig, after a long illness with consumption, died 12 Nov 1853. She is buried in the Callensburg, Pa. Cemetery. About a year later, in October 1854, Robert N. Craig married Margaret Mary Fackender, daughter of Mary (McKee) and Daniel Fackender. She was a Sister to Louisa Fackender, the wife of Robert's brother Rufus H. Craig. R. N. and Margaret had 6 children, of whom only two lived to adulthood. Just seven months after the birth of his last child Robert Helson Craig was suddenly summoned hence by that messenger whose call brooks no denial, paralysis of the heart. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, constantly engaged in works of charity among his fellow man. Margaret Fackender Craig did 2 Nov 1910 and is buried in Callensburg cemetery. Author: Barbara L. (Hilliard) Jayne, 316 Maciel Av. Roseville, CA 95678; Title: The Huey Family, Past and Present; Publication: 1980 Including CRAIG, EVERHART, MAILS, and related lines
CRAIG, RONALD W. — Ronald W. Craig, 64, of Swartz Road, Rimersburg, Pinoak area, died suddenly of natural causes at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, at his home. Born Aug. 29, 1937, in Madison Township, Clarion County, he was a son of the late Frederick T. and Stella Swartz Craig. He attended the Rimersburg area schools. Mr. Craig had been employed by Allison Engineering, C & K Coal Co. and Burns & Burns Trucking, all of Sligo, and Stahlman Trucking of New Bethlehem, where he retired in January 1991. Following retirement, he enjoyed small engine repair. Mr. Craig was a member of the Lawsonham United Methodist Church. He was married in Conneration on June 10, 1961, to the former Carol A. Fair, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Rick J. (Dianna) Himes of Rimersburg and Mrs. Daniel L. (Linda Sue) Yates of Sligo; and three grandchildren, Ronald J. Himes and Zachary J. Himes, both of Rimersburg, and Kristin V. Yates of Sligo. He also is survived by five brothers, Robert L. Craig and his wife, Betty, and Dale Craig and his wife, Trudy, all of Rimersburg, Arland Craig of Charlotte, Mich., Doyle Craig and his wife, Martha, of Humboldt, Tenn., and Thomas Craig and his wife, Faye, of New Bethlehem; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Craig was preceded in death by his father June 27, 1982; his mother, May 27, 1997; and an infant sister, Beverly Kay Craig, in 1941. There will be no viewing. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Lawsonham United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Eaton, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Lawsonham Cemetery. The Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg, is in charge of arrangements.
CRAIG, ROY — SLIGO — Roy Craig, 65, of Sligo died in the Sair Rest Home at Kittanning at 2:25 p.m. Monday, following a lingering illness. Mr. Craig was born in Toby Township, Clarion County, April 24, 1897, a son of James and Gertrude Buzard Craig. He was married to Margaret Cooper in 1918. His wife survives. Mr. Craig was a retired rural mailman and had 36 years of service. He was a member of the Sligo Presbyterian Church, the IOOF of Sligo, the Masonic Order in Clarion, the Coudersport Consistory and the National Rural Letter Carriers Association. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, James of Butler, Hunter of Clarion and Keith of Kittanning; four grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Vera Griffith of Sligo. His mother and one brother, Hunter Craig died this year. Friends will be received at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo anytime after 9 p.m. today. Services will be held at the funeral home at 2 p. m. Thursday with Rev. C. F. Hunt of the Sligo Nazarene Church officiating. interment will be in Grand View Cemetery in Sligo with the following pallbearers all retired mail carriers: James McClain of East Brady, Paul McCall of Sligo, Frank Wyant of New Bethlehem RD, Boggs Space of Clarion, Harry Watterson of Rimersburg and Leon Henry of New Bethlehem RD. The Derrick, Oil City, PA. Wednesday, December 26, 1962. pg. 20 via Pamela Myers Grewell.
CRAIG, ROY S. — Roy S. Craig, 78, of Penn Street, Sligo, died Sunday evening, Sept. 30, 2007, in his residence. Born Feb. 23, 1929, in Callensburg, he was the son of the late Bus and Lottie Stover Craig. Mr. Craig worked as an operator in construction with Local 66, Operators Engineers Union. Surviving are two sons, William C. Craig of Pittsburgh and Richard R. Craig of East Brady; one daughter, Janet Moore of Sligo; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He also is survived by two brothers, William P. Craig of Sligo and Donald “Chirp” Craig of Clarion; and four sisters, Dean Baun of DuBois, Jackie Benn of Callensburg, Sally Hosey of Charleston, S.C., and Rebecca Harkless of Callensburg Mr. Craig was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Lois Stahlman and Henriette Palago; and four infant children. There will be no visitation and funeral services will be held at a later date. The Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice. Source: Derrick, 10-1-2007. Submitted by Pamela Myers Grewell.
CRAIG, SARAH A. — wife of George N. Craig.
CRAIG, THOMAS A. — son of Horace Augustus Craig. Husband of Hazel V. Myers.
CRAIG, THOMAS CECIL — Thomas C. Craig, 76, Curllsville, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 1, 1998 of an apparent heart attack while farming in Monroe twp, Clarion Co, PA. Born Oct. 16, 1921 in Sligo, he was a son of Thomas H. and Mary Hartman Craig. He was a veteran of WWII, serving with the U.S. Air Force in the European Theater. Mr. Craig was employed for 30 years by Sorce Inc. of Shippenville, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Grace Community Church of Curllsville. He currently was secretary-treasurer of the Churchville Cemetery Association, serving in that capacity for the past 30 years. Mr. Craig enjoyed farming and gardening. He was married in Wilmington, DE, Sept. 10, 1946 to the former Mary Sayers, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Douglas Craig and his wife Eleanore of Philadelphia and Gary Craig Sr. of Shippenville RD 2; one daughter, Mrs. Patrick (Maxine) McNamara of Sligo RD 1; nine grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Submitted by Pegi Males-Nelson.
CRAIG, THOMAS H. —son of James & Mary Allison McCain Craig. Husband of Kate Turney.
CRAIG, THOMAS HOBART ("Hobe") — Thomas H. Craig, 61, of North East, Pa., died January 21, 1958 in the Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born July 20, 1896 in Sligo, the son of Charles F. and Minnie Mae Anderson Craig. He was married to Mary Agnes Hartman in1917, who survives. Those surviving beside his wife are six daughters: Agnes Males, North East, Annabelle Prichard, North East, Elsie Grazier, Erie, Mary Wright, Bruin, Luella and Barbara, at home; five sons Charles Edwin, Lowellville, O. Thomas C., Curllsville, Herbert, East Brady, Wade and Robert, at home three brothers: William of Knox, Ira, of Cleveland, O., and Herman , of Rimersburg; seven sisters; Mrs. Grant Hoover, Sligo, Mrs. Nina McMaster, Pittsburgh, Mrs. Mable White, Warren, Mrs. Ira Stewart, Meadville, Mrs. Evabelle McClain, East Brady, Mrs. May McCall, Clarion, RD, and Mrs. Carl Heeter, Sligo, and 16 grandchildren. A daughter, Connie, preceded him in death in 1942. He had been a resident of Sligo before moving to North East several years ago. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Sligo, and the Moose, Clarion. Funeral services were held Friday, January 24, 1958, at 2 p.m. at the Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo, with Rev. Harold Orr officiating. Burial was in Rimersburg. Submitted by Pegi Males-Nelson
CRAIG, THOMAS MORTON — Thomas Morton "Tom" Craig, 88, of Doc Walker Road, Parker, Perry Township, Clarion County died at 1:45 p.m., Tuesday June 24, 2008, at Clarview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, after a brief illness. He was born in Clarion County on Sept. 27, 1919, the son of Matson Adam Craig and Eva Buzzard Craig. He attended the Conneration Elementary School and served with the U.S. Army Infantry in the Philippine Islands, namely Luzon during World War II. He was a member of the Moose of Clarion, American Legion Post of Parker, and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed hunting every year with his three sons. He was an accomplished musician and played the violin, guitar and the mandolin in such local bands as the "Stardusters" and "Just Plain Country." He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad for 38 years, retiring in 1980 as a trackman. He attended the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Reedsburg. He married the former Garnet E. Gallagher on March 14, 1940, in Rimersburg, and she survives along with, three sons, Carl T. Craig and wife, Gloria, of Shippenville, Nelson E. Craig and wife, Karen, of Shippenville and Daniel R. Craig and wife, Sylvia, of Sligo; three daughters, C. Diane Cratty and husband, Larry, Donna F. Blauser and husband, David, and Bonnie J. Elder and husband, Alex, all of Parker; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Carrie Craig of Sligo. The last surviving member of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Evelyn Bowser and Dorothy Horner; two brothers, Clifford and Matson Craig; one half sister, Della Hickey; one half brother, George Craig; and a grandson, Ryan T. Craig, on April 24, 2008. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel R. Myers, pastor of the Mt Joy United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Mark Carpenter, pastor of the Fellowship Baptist Church, Emlenton, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery with full military honors being accorded by members of the Rimersburg VFW and American Legion ceremonial squad. The Derrick - Thursday, June 26, 2008
CRAIG, TWILA IRENE (HALE) HEATH — SHIPPENVILLE — Mrs. Twila Irene Craig, 66, of Shippenville died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday in Brookville Hospital. Born July 1903 in Elk Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Lewis W. and Mary S. Byers Hale. She was married September 12, 1958 to William E. Craig who survives. Mrs. Craig was a member of the Shippenville United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Lois K. Allaman of Shippenville and Mrs. Mary Ellen Allaman of Murrysville; two sons, Wimer G. Heath of Emlenton and Raymond J. Heath of DuBois; eight stepchildren, Mrs. Margaret Finnefrock of Sligo, Mrs. Joanne Wolfgang of Shippenville, J. Craig of Knox RD, Ray Craig of California, Charles Craig and Dean Craig, both of Erie; and Mrs. Kathryn Ashbaugh and Mrs. Elaine Ketner, both of. St. Petersburg; four sisters, Mrs. Ethel McCauley, Mrs. Mabel Dixon, both of Erie; Mrs. Emma Wentling of Knox RD, and Mrs. Marna Dunkle of Oil City, one brother, Raymond Hale of Ft. Worth, Tex, and 31 grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 0 p.m. today at the Gobel Funeral Home , Clarion. The body will be removed to the Shippenville United Methodist Church noon Tuesday where it will lie in stale until the funeral service at 2 p.m. Rev. Richard Eddinger, a pastor of the Shippenville United Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shippenville. Source: Derrick, Monday, Sept 29, 1969 p10 Submitted by Pamela Myers Grewell.
CRAIG, VIRGINIA (SWARTZ) — Virginia Swartz Craig, 90, of North East died on Friday January 25, 2008 at her residence. She was born on June 26, 1917 in Rimersburg, Pa. to the late Charles and Anna Painter Swartz. Virginia was formerly employed at Welch Foods in North East for 26 years retiring in 1982, and a member of the Teamsters. She loved collecting Bird Statues and Plates. She was a member of the Park United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband Bruce Craig who died in 1964; a son Fernn Craig 1964, a stepmother Lula Browning Swartz and half brother Henry Swartz. Survivors include a daughter Geraldine Hatfield and husband Richard of Brooklyn, Conn.; grandchildren Walter Craig of Akron, Ohio, Lorie Hatfield Costa of Brooklyn, Conn., Bruce Craig of Ohio and Richard Hatfield Jr. of Riverside, Calif. and Raymond Hatfield of Alaska; half brother Bobby Swartz of Erie. Also five great grandsons and two great great grand sons. Friends may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home 65 South Lake Street North East on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 and are invited to attend funeral services on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Officiating Rev. Dr. Mark Hecht. Interments North East Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Community Nursing Services of North East, PA 16428. Published in the Erie Times-News from 1/27/2008 - 1/29/2008
CRAIG, WILLIAM EARL — Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo for William Earl Craig, 72 of Shippenville, who died at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 6, in Clarion Osteopathic Community Hospital. Born in Sligo, February 21, 1898, he was a son of the late Charles F. and Minnie Mae Anderson Craig. He was married October 1, 1918, to the former Hilda C. Hackbarth, who died March 23, 1956. He was married September 12, 1958, to Twila I. Hale Heath, who died September 27, 1969. Mr. Craig operated the Sligo Feed Mill for 26 years and worked at one time for Knox Glass Inc. He had been an employee of Shippenville Borough. He was a member of the Shippenville United Methodist Church and Prosperity Grange. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Jay (Marjorie) Finefrock of RD Clarion, Mrs. Paul (Kathryn) Ashbaugh and Mrs. Robert (Elaine) Ketner of ST. Petersburg, and Mrs. John (Joanne) Wolfgang of Shippenville; four sons, Charles and Dean of Erie, Raymond of California and Jay of Shippenville; two step-daughters, Mrs. Clair (Lois) Allaman of Shippenville and Mrs. Samuel (Mary Ellen) Allaman of Murrysville; two step-sons, Willmer Heath of Lamartine and Raymond Heath of DuBois; 32 grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Grant (Jessie) Hoover of RD Sligo, Mrs. Carl (Alma) Heeter of Sligo; Mrs. Ira (Martha) Stewart of Meadville, Mrs. Mae Craig of RD Rimersburg and Mrs. Joseph (Eva Belle) McClain of East Brady: and two brothers, Ira Craig of Las Vegas, Nev., and Herman Craig of Rimersburg. The Rev. Richard Eddinger, pastor of the Shippenville United Methodist Church, officiated at the funeral services and burial was in the Sligo Cemetery. 1/7/1971 Derrick. Submitted by Pegi Males-Nelson William Earl Craig, 72, of Shippenville, operator of the Sligo Feed Mile for 26 years, died at 3:15 am Wednesday in Clarion Hospital. Born in Sligo, February 21, 1898, he was a son of Charles F. and Minnie Mae Anderson Craig. He was married to the former Hilda C. Hackbarth, who died March 23, 1956. He married Twila I. Hale Heath, September 12, 1958. She died September 27, 1969. In addition to being a feed mill operator, Mr. Craig worked at one time for Knox Glass, Inc., and had been an employee of Shippenville Borough. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Jay [Marjorie] Finefrock of Clarion RD 2, Mrs. Paul [Kathryn] Ashbaugh; and Mrs. Robert [Elaine] Ketner of St. Petersburg and Mrs. John [Joanne] Wolfgang of Shippenville; four sons, Charles and Dean Craig of Erie; Raymond Craig of the State of California and Jay Craig of Shippenville; two step-daughters, Mrs. Clair [Lois] Allaman of Shippenville, and Mrs. Samuel [Mary Ellen] Allaman of Murrysville; two step-sons, Wilmer Heath of Lamertine and Raymond Heath of DuBois; five sisters; Mrs Grant [Jessie] Hoover and Mrs. Carl [Alma] Heeter of Sligo, Mrs. Ira [Martha] Stewart of Meadville, Mrs. Mae McCall of Rimersburg RD and Mrs. Joseph [Eva Belle] McClain of East Brady; two brothers, Ira Craig of Las Vegas, Nev., and Herman Craig of Rimersburg, and 32 grandchildren. Deceased are two sons, Earl Frederick and William Richard; a daughter, Vivian Mae; two sisters, Nina and Mabel, and two brothers, Hobart and Edward. The family will receive friends at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today and Friday. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday in the funeral home with Rev. Richard Eddinger, pastor of the Shippenville United Methodist Charge, officiating. Interment will be in the Sligo Cemetery. The Derrick, Oil City, PA. Thursday, Jan 7, 1971. Pg 28 Submitted by Pamela Myers Grewell.
CRAIG, WILLIAM EDWARD —Wm. Craig, 66, Dies After Short Illness. SLIGO - William Edward Craig, 66, of Callensburg, died Saturday in Butler County Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Born March 15, 1903, in Callensburg, he was a son of Horace A. and Lottie Pollock Craig. He was married to the former Miriam Johns October 7, 1932. She survives. Mr. Craig had lived the early portion of his life in the Brookville area and had resided the past 35 years in Callensburg. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Callensburg. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Carl (Barbara) McCall, Parker RD, Sandra Craig of Pittsburgh and Brenda Craig, at home; two sons - Rev. James E. Craig, Boston, Mass., and Robert Craig, at home; one sister, Mrs. Clarence (Henrietta) Laphans, Painesville, Ohio; two brothers - Roy Craig and Tom Craig, both of Callensburg; and three grandchildren. Two brothers, Harold and John preceded him in death. Friends will be received at the Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday from the funeral home with Rev. Frank Tulak, pastor of the Callensburg United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Callensburg Cemetery. [Monday 12/8/1969 Oil City Derrick] Submitted by Pamela Grewell.
CRAIG, WILLIAM FERGUSON — CRAIG William Ferguson --At the ripe age of 85 years, 9 months and 23 days, Mr. Craig, one of the honored and most highly esteemed citizens of Toby twp., near Sligo, passed the way of December I, 1910, and slept with his fathers. The call came suddenly, from an attack of heart failure. and man the burden of life was laid down and the spirit went back from whence it came. Mr. Craig was the son of James and Jane Ferguson Craig and was born in Indiana county, Pa., February 3, 1825. He came to Clarion county in 1830 to the farm where he died. Here he grew to manhood and lived, labored and loved, and was married to Miss Margaret Fulmer. He is now survived by the following children: Mrs. J.M. Porter, Butler, Pa.; and John F. Craig, at home, died Feb. 13, 1908. Three brothers also survive, Rufus and Washington, of Sligo, and Robert of Indiana, Pa. four half brothers and two half sisters also survive. The deceased was a charter member of the United Presbyterian Church and eminently religious life whose teaching by precept and example was the outgrowth of such a life. He commanded the confidence and respect of all who knew him, in all of the relations of life-religious, business and social. For many years he was engaged in the milling business under the firm name of W.F. & W.A. Craig. In 1887 he sold out his interest in the mill and devoted his entire attention to farming, which he actively pursued until the last. He was a man of strong mental grip and his mind remained clear and active until the day of his demise. The funeral was held last Saturday, the services being conducted at his late home by Rev. Dr. J.M. McCurdy, of Curllsville, and the interment was made in Sligo cemetery. May he rest in peace and comfort be ministered to the bereaved. NOTE: This differs somewhat from A. J. Davis' account of him, i. e. birth location. Submitted by Paul Kifer. Clarion Democrat, December 8, 1910. Submitted by Pamela Myers Grewell.
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