Mildred J. “Millie” Cron, 89, of New Galilee, passed away peacefully on June 20th, 2026, at Providence Health and Rehabilitation Center in Beaver Falls.

She was born in Ambridge on March 26th, 1937, the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Brozich) Yelic. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Cron, Jr. She is survived by her loving children: Debora (John) Battaglia, Richard (Laura) Cron, and Mary (Anthony) Cron-Borders; as well as her grandchildren: Christina (Jason) Thimons, John (Ashley) Battaglia, Nicholas (Kristen) Cron, Alicia Cron, Will (Sarah) Fike, Rick (Erica) Fike, and Amanda Sherry; along with her two step-granddaughters, Breyona (Michael) Kordish and Alleya (Jackson) Bartolomeo, as well as numerous great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Mildred was devout in her Catholic faith. She worked as an office manager for the former St. Philomena Catholic School. She was also the co-owner and designer of The Flower Mill florist in Koppel for more than ten years. She was also 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. She 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. She was an exceptional artist and created many fine oil paintings.

Friends will be received on Monday, June 29th from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where departing prayers will be offered on Tuesday, June 30th at 9:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at St. Monica Catholic Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls.

Interment will be private at Grandview Cemetery in Beaver Falld.