HUBBARD Howard R. "Ron" Craft, 73, died Sunday morning, March 22, 2009, at Forum Health Northside Medical Center. He was born December 3, 1935, in Punxsutawney, PA, a son of Howard S. and Gertrude Cole Craft and lived most of his life in the area.

Mr. Craft worked for the Erie Lackawanna Railroad for many years and later worked for several area construction companies. He was of the Protestant faith and enjoyed gardening and spending time with his grandchildren.

He leaves his wife, the former Stella M. Hiznay, whom he married July 11, 1956; three sons, H. Ron (Arlene K.) Craft of Cortland, James S. Craft of Port St. Lucie, FL and Chris S. (Amy) Craft of Ravenna; a daughter, Jeanne L. (Robert) Williams of Raleighton, NC; three sisters, Lois Adams, Phyllis Hunderfene and Evelyn Cozadd, all of Youngstown; five grandchildren, Bobby Williams, Ashley Craft, Leanne Williams, Jacob Craft and Kaleb Craft.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday at the Kelley-Robb Funeral Home.

Family and friends may call from 12:00 to 1:00 PM prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Please visit www.kelley-robb.com to view the obituary and to send condolences to the family.

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