Rita K. Craig, 76, of Chicora, Pennsylvania passed away late Monday, June 19, 2023 at her residence -surrounded by her family. She was born in Butler, PA. 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 O.P.M. (Office Personal 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 Granddaughter: Dakota Craig
3 sisters: Linda Lee Mellish of San Miguel d Allende, Mexico
Debra Mellish of Catasauqua, PA.
A brother: Mike Mellish and (Mary Anne) of Nashville, Tennessee
Father-in-law: Richard L. “Dick” Craig, Sr.
Brothers-in-law: Danny Craig
A number of nieces and nephews
An Uncle: William and Mary Donaldson of East Brady, PA.
She is preceded in death by her: parents Alvin and Ruth Mellish
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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