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Official Obituary of

Richard A. Craft Sr.

December 31, 1934 ~ May 25, 2025 (age 90) 90 Years Old

Richard Craft Sr. Obituary

Dec 31, 1934 – May 25, 2025

Richard A. Craft Sr., 90, of Duncansville, passed away peacefully on Sunday at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in NJ, son of the late Warren Craft.  He first married Ruth (Putney) who preceded him in death after 46 years of marriage.  He then married Judy R. Huelsenbeck in 2007.

Surviving are his wife of 18 years; two daughters: Dawn Sieger and husband John of Hollidaysburg, Susan Craft in ME; a son, Ralph McCloskey and wife Kristi in OK; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings: Marilyn Slivka and Ron Craft; and a cousin, Hal.

He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Jr. in 2023.

Richard graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Electrical Engineering and retired from Lockheed Martin.

He was an active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in NJ.

Richard enjoyed watching and attending the Phillies, playing bocce ball, and spending time with his wife, whom he loved very much.

Friends will be received from 1-3pm on Saturday May 31, 2025, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc, where a celebration of life will follow at 3pm, Chaplain Susan Craft officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Covenant Presbyterian Church: 2618 New Albany Rd, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

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Services

Visitation
Saturday
May 31, 2025

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Sorge Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.
422 North Juniata Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

Memorial Service
Saturday
May 31, 2025

3:00 PM
Sorge Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.
422 North Juniata Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

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