OBITUARY: John W. Cragen, Jr., 81, of Auburn

John W. Cragen, Jr., 81, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, October 30th, at home. John was born in Queens, NY on August 24, 1941, a son of the late Madeline E. (Bishop) and John W. Cragen, Sr.

He was the widower of Patricia D. (McDonald) Cragen who died in 2008.

He served in the U.S.Air Force.

John retired from the United States Air Force as a System Analyst after 38 years.

He was a member of North Ward Social Club, Rainbow Fire Company Post 138 American Legion and the VFW all of Schuylkill Haven. Played with numerous pool teams locally and traveled to Las Vegas to play.

John is survived by two daughters, Michelle A. Grigg, Diana M. Dankulich, two sons John W. Cragen III,Thomas D. Cragen, all of Auburn.

He is also survived by a sister, Geraldine, wife of George Vincent, of Orwigsburg, nieces and nephews.

The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions to St. Judes Children Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Columbarium placement with full military honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville November 14, 2022, at 1:30 pm.