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Mary Jane "Dink" Crile

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Mary Crile Obituary

Mary Jane "Dink" Crile, 89, formerly of Glyde, died Sunday, April 27, 2025, in the Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. She was born April 3, 1936, on the family farm in Amwell Township. She was a graduate of Trinity High School. Mary Jane worked for Brockway Glass in Washington, until its closure. She completed her working career at Sarris Candies in Canonsburg. She was a lifetime member of Lone Pine Christian Church earning the position of Deaconess Emeritus as of 2013. For over 50 years she lived in the Glyde apartment complex, where she loved to mow and weedwhack while she was able. Dink enjoyed bowling, earning many rings in local women's leagues. She also enjoyed plastic canvas, which she practiced up until the last year of her life. She would make various holidays, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates, as well as farm-themed. She was comfortable with her life, her friends who became family, and her strong Faith. She was forever grateful for Andy and all his patience and intelligence of helping her. She is survived by her brother-in-law and constant longtime friend, Bill (Dianne) Davidson; sister-in-law, Gayle Lynn Ferrari Crile; lifetime friend, Frances Shrontz; niece, Christy and husband Andrew Vore; as well as several other nieces and nephews. Deceased are parents, Harry H. and Nellie Mae Reeves Crile; five brothers, Blaine, Kenneth, Eugene, Roy and Paul Crile; as well as two sisters, Ruth Ann Davidson and Dorothy Jean Conkle. At the request of the deceased, no services will be held. Arrangements handled by Nichol Funeral Home, 1873 E. Maiden Street, Washington. A guest book may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2025.

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Carole Lindley-Malmgren

April 30, 2025

MaryJane was a special lady. I bowled with MaryJane for about 40 years at Alpine Lanes. She was a good and caring friend. Always ready to help if needed. God bless her soul.

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