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2022

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RONALD MCCRACKEN Obituary

PHILIPSBURG - Ronald G. McCracken, 62, of Philipsburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born Oct. 15, 1959 in Clearfield, he was the son of Clifford R. McCracken, Clearfield and Ruthann (Danver) McCracken who preceded him in death.

On April 28, 1990 in Hyde, he wed Melissa J. (Summerson) McCracken, who survives at home.

Also surviving are his children, Ashley R. McCracken of Philipsburg, Spencer R. McCracken of Philipsburg; his siblings, Katherine Brown of Clearfield, Gerald McCracken and wife Joanne of Clearfield, Linda Fink and husband Jeff of Clearfield, Andrew McCracken and wife Glenda of Warren, Ohio, Harold McCracken and wife Lori of Brenham, Texas, Russell McCracken and wife Diane of Curwensville, Scott McCracken and wife Lori of Hurricane, W. Va., and Joseph McCracken of Clearfield; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great nephews.

Ronald was a 1978 graduate of Clearfield Area High School. He was an assistant Boy Scout troop leader for many years. He loved driving bus, puzzle books, old shows on television and was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan. He was a lifetime member of the Hyde Fire Company.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale.

Family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2022.

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Thomas L Billotte

January 27, 2022

Our condolences and prayers for Family and Friends

Bill Rubbe

January 25, 2022

To the McCracken families, We extend our deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of Ron. May God Bless you. Sincerely, the Rubbe family.

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