David M. Croyle, Jr

David M. Croyle, Jr, 62, of 2615 Old West Creek Rd., Emporium, PA died Sunday (December 21, 2014) morning while walking near his home.

He was born November 25, 1952 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late David M. and Gloria Morrison Croyle. He was married to Cathy Necci Croyle, of Milton, who survives 

Dave was a mountain man at heart, who enjoyed both hunting, fishing and living the simple life. He was a skilled antique collector who enjoyed; restoring, buying and selling antiques. He could spot a treasure a mile away from a yardsale. A 1970 graduate of Williamsport High School, David signed a 1971 Minor League contract with the Chicago Cubs at just 17 years of age.

Surviving In addition to Cathy Necci Croyle of Milton 

Daughter: Ashley Croyle, Lancaster, PA

 Step-daughter: Megan McHugh, Walnutport, PA 

2 Granddaughters: Audrey Bracken & Aryana Wano

 2 Step-Grandchildren: Bianca & Carter McHugh

 Sister: Karen Wood, Mesa, AZ 

Sister: Debbie (Mike) Verdini, Yardley, PA 

Several nieces and nephews

 Good Friends Jim Kane & Alayne Cherry and Hunter Prosper

Preceded in Death By Parents: David M. and Gloria Morrison Croyle

There will be No Visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service to be announced at a later date.

Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA

Memorial Contributions may be made to the VFW Post 6221, 427 East 3rd Street, Emporium, PA 15834 

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net 

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

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