Obituary

Mildred J. “Millie” Cron, 89, of New Galilee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls.

Born March 26, 1937, in Ambridge, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Brozich) Yelic.

Devout in her Catholic faith, Millie worked as an office manager for the former St. Philomena Catholic School, co-owner and designer of The Flower Mill florist in Koppel for 10 plus years, as well as an organist for various churches in Beaver County, including Holy Trinity, Divine Mercy, St. Mary’s, and St. Theresa for over 42 years, retiring in 2012.

Millie also had a band of musicians and singers that traveled throughout Beaver County to perform at events for nearly 12 years. She was a member of the Secular Franciscan Order, an original member of Perpetual Adoration since its formation in 1991, and a Eucharistic Minister since 1988.  Millie was an exceptional artist and created many fine oil paintings.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Cron Jr.

Millie is survived by her loving children, Debora (John) Battaglia, Richard (Laura) Cron, and Mary (Anthony) Cron-Borders; grandchildren, Christina (Jason) Thimons, John (Ashley) Battaglia, Nicholas (Kristen) Cron, Alicia Cron, Will (Sarah) Fike, Rick (Erica) Fike, and Amanda Sherry; two step-granddaughters, Breyona (Michael) Kordish, and Alleya (Jackson) Bartolomeo; numerous great-grandchildren; extended family; and friends.

Friends will be received on Monday, June 29^th from 2-4PM & 6-8PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Departing prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Tuesday, June 30^th at 9:30AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Dr., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Interment will be private at Grandview Cemetery.