Patrick C. Culley

Culley, Patrick C., 86, Cresson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at home, surrounded by his loving family.  Born September 25, 1931, Sankertown PA, son of the late Edward and Ida (Allen) Culley. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Thelma (Auberzinski), whom he married on June 29,1957; sister, Rita Culley; brothers, Edward and wife, Pearl; John and wife, Ruth; Robert; Francis “Tiny” and wife, Frances;  Paul “Pork” and wife, Mary; Matthew “Denny”; Donald “Andy” and wife, Rose; and James; and his faithful furry companion of 14 years, Shadow.  Survived by his daughter, Diana and husband, Mark, Mechanicsburg; son, Kevin, Enola; grandchildren, Stacey Bradley and husband, Joe Krupko; Darryl Bradley and wife, Lindsay; Jesse and girlfriend, Casey; Joshua, Brooke and Justin Culley; six great-grandchildren who always brought a smile to his face and a twinkle in his eyes:  Jesse Jr., Devin, Kaelyn and Emma Culley, Ella Bradley, and Izzabell Krupko; sister, Agnes Lomire; sisters-in-law, Barbara Culley; Hazel Culley, and his special friend, Dorothy Spahr. Pat was retired from the railroad (PRR, Penn Central, and Conrail) after 43 years of service.  He was an Army veteran of the Korean War; a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Sankertown VFW, and the Cresson American Legion. Pat enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, camping, and boating at Lake Raystown. Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m., Sunday, February 18 at Kennedy-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cresson. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Monday, February 19 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Fr. Matthew Reese, officiating. Entombment St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to All Saints Catholic School, St. Francis Xavier Building Fund, Cresson Ambulance Association, or Cresson Fire Company. Arrangements handled by Kennedy-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 233 Keystone Ave., Cresson. Condolences may be made at KennedyAndersonFuneralHome.com