MILFORD – Donald R. Cron, a 20 year resident of Hudson, Fla., formerly of Milford, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the age of 76.

The son of the late Harold A. Cron, Sr. and Martha (Jagger) Cron, he was born on April 20, 1933 at home in Dingmans Ferry.

Donald served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged December 1953.

He was married to Helen R. (Baker) Cron on March 20, 1954. Helen predeceased him on February 26, 2006.

Donald was a carpenter for most of his life building a number of homes in Pike County.

He is sadly missed by his three daughters: Terrie Arculeo and her husband, Bill, of Milford; Cynthia finch and her husband, Walt, of Hudson, Fla.; Lynn Bush and her husband, Ben, of Hudson, Fla. He is further survived by 11 grandchildren, Jennifer Lane, Kristan Wait, Bill Arculeo, Jr., Melinda Newland, Ricky Newland, Jessica Morris, Melissa Rich, Andrew  Finch, Theresa DeMorrow, Brian Cunningham, and Kim Bush; seven great grandchildren, Brittney, Ashley, and Tyler Lane; Amaya Cunningham, Kya, Dylan, and Emma DeMorrow; one aunt, Mildred Ridley; brother-in-law Harold Baker and his wife Marion; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Donald was also predeceased by his brother, Harold Cron, Jr., and sisters, Evelyn Estok and Beatrice Burd.

Funeral services took place on Friday, Feb. 5 at Stroyan Funeral Home. Rev. David Repenning officiated.

Interment followed at the Milford Cemetery, Dingman Twp.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Pike County Humane Society, PO Box 255, Milford, PA 18337