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Rita K. Craig, 76, of Chicora, passed away late Monday, June 19, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Butler, April 16, 1947, to the late Alvin Mellish and the late Ruth A. Donaldson Mellish.

She attended East Brady High School. She had worked at Bobby Brooks, Big River and the Chicora Medical Center. She also worked for the Office of Personnel Management services at the underground mine in Boyers, retiring in 2009.

She is survived by her husband Richard “Rick” Craig Jr. whom she married July 29, 1954; a daughter, Cindy Craig Smith and her fiancé Sam Dimichele; a granddaughter, Dakota Craig; three sisters, Linda Lee Mellish of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Debra Mellish of Catasauqua, Pa.; Donna Baccanti of Butler; a brother, Mike Mellish (Mary Anne) of Nashville, Tenn.; father-in-law, Richard L. “Dick” Craig Sr.; brothers-in-law, Danny Craig, Chuck and Susan Craig, and Scott and Sherri Craig; a number of nieces and nephews; and an uncle, William and Mary Donaldson of East Brady.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Ruth Mellish, and her mother-in-law, Betty Craig.

CRAIG — A celebration of life for Rita K. Craig, who died June 19, 2023, will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of STEIGHNER FUNERAL HOME, Chicora.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chicora Fire Department, P.O. Box F, Chicora, PA 16025; or the American Cancer Society, Pullman Center Business Park,160 Hollywood Drive, Butler, PA 16001.

For information and to share memories, go to www.steighnerfuneralhome.com

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