Dennis P. Craig, 71, of State College, formerly of Monongahela, died Friday, January 14, 2022 in the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. He was born July 17, 1950 in New Eagle, a son of Paul and Helen Podroskey Craig.

Denny grew up in Monongahela and graduated in 1968 from Mon Valley Catholic High School and in 1972 from Penn State University. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War and obtained the rank of 2nd Lt. While residing in State College, Denny was employed by Penn State University as a computer programmer/systems analyst for thirty five years before retiring in 2014. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in State College where he enjoyed being a handbell ringer for several years in the handbell choir. Denny was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 4678 and had volunteered his time for the Special Olympics, at the Schlow Centre Region Library, Saint Vincent de Paul and Meals on Wheel. He loved family gatherings, walking, bicycling, golfing, oldies music and playing the piano.

Left to cherish his memory is his sister, Sandy Craig of New Eagle; two nephews, Marty Matko, Jr. and wife, Sarah of Pittsburgh, Matthew Matko and wife, Gina, of Westlake, Ohio; three great nieces, Ariah, Amelia and Eliana Matko; aunt, Dorothy Podroskey of Monongahela; and numerous cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Craig who died August 16, 1968.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 W. Main Street, Monongahela. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 10:00 AM in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Monongahela with the Rev. Douglas Boyd, cherished cousin of Denny's, as celebrant. Committal services and interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad.

Memorial contributions may be made to your local St. Vincent de Paul or Meals on Wheels.

The family has requested that masks be worn when visiting the funeral home.