Samuel W. “Sam” McCracken Jr.

Samuel W. “Sam” McCracken Jr., 70, of McCracken Lane, Karns City, passed away late Tuesday evening in Ellwood City while surrounded by his loving family.

Samuel was born Nov. 11, 1947, in Butler. He was the son of the late Samuel W. Sr. and Betty Mahood McCracken.

He was a graduate of Fairview Township Karns City High School.

He enjoyed spending time at his farm in Karns City, riding his tractor and spending time with family and friends.

Sam was a proud U.S. Army veteran and had served in Vietnam. He had been a member of the former American Legion Post in Fairview.

He retired from Penreco, following many years of service.

Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Linda A. Schreffler McCracken.

He is survived by three daughters, Calli J. McCluskey of Vandergrift, Melissa A. Ierace and her husband, Michael, of Ellwood City, and Amanda M. Bengele of Ellwood City; four grandchildren, Colin and Katie McCluskey, and Jacob Ierace and Daniel Herr; two sisters, Sherry Brothers and her husband, Robert, of Karns City, and Pam Bryan of Rimersburg; his dear friend and companion, Dolly Pistorius of Chicora, and her children, Claire, Barb and Randy; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and cousins.

McCRACKEN — Friends of Samuel W. “Sam” McCracken Jr., who died Tuesday, April 24, 2018, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora.Military honors will be accorded at 3:45 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home by the Chicora, Bradys Bend and East Brady American Legion Posts.A closing prayer will follow at 8 p.m. from the funeral home.Interment will be in Emlenton Cemetery.For additional information or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.