Gene R. “Pete” Cromleigh Sr.

Gene R. “Pete” Cromleigh Sr., 86, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 11th, under the care of Brandywine Hospital.

He was the widower of the late Lorene Cromleigh, who passed away in 2004 after they had shared 46 years of marriage.  Born at the former Coatesville Hospital, Pete was the son of the late Dot (Mowday) and Theodore W. Cromleigh.

Pete served honorably with the US Army during the Korean War.  He was a beloved and involved member of the Parkesburg VFW Post 4480 and worked at the former Lukens Steel Co. as a Crane Operator.  He was a member of the Parkesburg Presbyterian Church.

Inexplicably known as Pete, he was full of life up until the very end. Well-known and well-loved, he ran into friends nearly everywhere he went; no trip was complete without stopping to speak with someone he knew.

To know Pete, was to love him. He was incredibly caring and social, and he was very persistent when it came to things he wanted or cared about. Those who knew him knew he was a creature of habit, an avid and particular snacker, a heckler (all in good fun), a ladies man, and most of all, one of your favorite people. You couldn’t help but care about Pete, and that is made clear by the number of people who loved him.

He spent a large amount of time visiting the VFW and meeting his friends at Seawell’s Market in Parkesburg. He could always have a conversation with you about the state of the Philadelphia Eagles or Phillies. He loved country-western music and western movies.  You could find him watching M*A*S*H on TV in the evenings when he wasn’t making phone calls.

In addition to Pete’s many titles, he was a loving son, friend, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by one son, Gene R. "Rich" Cromleigh, Jr. of Homeville, three granddaughters, Mary, Kelly, and Katie, and one great-grandson, Wade.  He will be missed and remembered by so many.

Due to the current restrictions on public gatherings, Pete's burial at Upper Octorara Cemetery will be private.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com