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Fred Cragle Obituary

July 24, 2011

Fred E. Cragle, 76, of Sweet Valley, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011, at his home. He was born on January 26, 1935, in Sweet Valley, and was a son of the late Harold and Ruth Davenport Cragle. Fred attended Lehman Township schools until the eighth grade prior to moving to Baltimore, Md. After he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict aboard the USS Knapp, he joined to the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Fred was employed as the manager of the automobile department of Grant's Store in Hanover Township and retired from G.R. Sorber and Son, Shickshinny, in 2003. Fred enjoyed hunting and was a great NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by a grandson Tony Cragle and a sister, Barbara Darby. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, the former Irene Maransky; daughters, Lora and her husband, Charlie Honeywell, Sweet Valley; Kim and her husband, Randy VanHorn; Cindy Cragle; son, Scott Cragle; grandchildren, Shay Honeywell; Rachael, Renessa and Randy VanHorn; Scott Cragle Jr. and Darren Cragle; three great-grandchildren; brother, Roland Cragle, Berwick; sister Doris Cole, Illinois. At Fred's request there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Family requests that, if desired, memorial contributions are sent to the Sweet Valley Ambulance Association, PO Box 207, Sweet Valley, PA 18656. Condolences can be emailed to the family at [email protected] . Arrangements are by the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of Routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek.

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Published by Times Leader on Jul. 26, 2011.

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Tish Bilby

July 30, 2011

Irene I am so sorry to hear the news of Fred's passing. He was such a nice man and I will always remember him as such. My sincere thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I will be in touch soon. Love and miss you... Tish

Chris Williams

July 27, 2011

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you and rest of Fred's loved ones. Fred will be missed by many he always had a smile and a big hello for everyone. God Bless. Chris Williams

July 27, 2011

Our Prayers and thoughts are with you all.. Love Aunt Theresa and family

Jack Thomas

July 26, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and I will miss him.

Jack Thomas

Melissa & Chip Wagner

July 26, 2011

"Our hearts are reaching out to you,
For what you are going through;
We're thinking of you frequently
And praying for you, too.
If you should need anything,
Please let us know."

Harriet Cragle

July 26, 2011

Fred.....Our legacy is three beautiful children.I have learned that you gave your heart to the Lord and "I will meet you in the Morning ...Over there".This is so comforting to know.A lot of hearts are broken right now and the ONE who can give the Peace needed within,(and I am sure you would agree,) is God, through His Son Jesus. I beckon all to come to Jesus.

Dave & Jan Godowsky

July 26, 2011

To all of Fred's family know that we are thinking of you in this time of sadness. Fred was a great guy and will be remembered for years to come.

July 26, 2011

i miss you grampa.

Tara Cragle-Kopecki

July 26, 2011

Love and Miss you Uncle Fred!!!! Praying for you all!!!!!

Kelly & Aggie Prest

July 26, 2011

Very Sorry for your Loss!
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Stacey Thomas- Krawczeniuk

July 26, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May the Lord give you comfort at this time.

Fred & Peggy Cragle

July 26, 2011

Irene, we are so sorry to read of Fred's passing. We always enjoyed your company at the Fair. May God give you comfort at this time.

The Evans Family / Red Rooster Restaurant

July 26, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Jon Grove

July 26, 2011

I never knew you Fred, but I know the integrity and character that was passed to your children and grandchildren are traits that will never die. One day when all our lives are eternal I hope to meet everyone that made this life so special.

Scott Cragle Sr

July 26, 2011

Dad I will always love you and care about you and you decisions...

Manda lacey

July 26, 2011

Thoughts and prayers to your family.
from Sandra Lacey

Janice Williams

July 26, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mr and Mrs Frank Prest

July 26, 2011

Cragle Family, so sorry to hear of Fred's passing, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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