Stephen Umberto Crano, 99, of Ambridge, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, with his son Mark by his side.  Born March 13, 1925. Steve passed after a valiant battle with cancer. Our Dad put on his suite of armor and fought to the end like a true American solider. Steve was a Roman Catholic Christian by faith. A proud Veteran who served as a medic with the 14th Portable Surgical Hospital, World War II, and the Korean Conflict with the U.S. Army. Steve is survived by three sons and a daughter in-law. Steven Crano, Mark and Joann Crano, and James Sumpter, one daughter Bernadette Grimm, grandson Cameron Crano, two Great Grandchildren Brynn and Tyler Sumpter, and his special longtime lady companion, Shirley Kremer. “Shirley, Dad loved you!”    Also, two sisters, Mrs. Phyllis Hewitt of Sewickley, Pa, and Mrs. Gay DeMando of Massillon, OH.  Numerous nieces, nephews, family, friends in the Ohio and Pennsylvania area, and across the U.S. Last but not least, his two best buds, Skippy and Rocco, his mini-Poms. They went with him everywhere! Steve was proceeded in death by his beloved wife Elizabeth (Betty) Crano, parents, Antonio Crano and Annette (Tonti) Mack, sisters Eleanor Crano, Lenora Mack, Rose DeVenanzio, Marie Crano and brothers Frederick Crano and Anthony Crano. For decades Steve was an active member of the American Legion.  He was past commander of the Ambridge Post 341, Midland Post 481, Beaver County Commander, and District Commander. Steve also served on numerous National Committees with the American Legion. As a member of the American Legion, Steve was instrumental in getting special license plates for disabled veterans in Pennsylvania. He planted a garden each summer, and he loved going out whether to McDonald’s with Joann after a VA visit, or with Bernadette to a yard sale. He loved a good yard sale! If he saw something he thought you’d like, he’d buy it to surprise you. He cooked fresh dog food EVERYDAY for his two buddies. He spoke his mind and was a Patriot who loved talking’ politics. But in recent years, he was understandably frustrated about the treatment of our veterans, or lack thereof. He lived life his way. Steve will be greatly missed by those who truly loved him. Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, 724-266-2549. Departing prayers will be held at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 AM at Saint Luke the Evangelist Church, 725 Glenwood Ave, Ambridge. Burial with full military honors provided by the Beaver County Honor Guard will follow at Beaver Cemetery. Obituary can be viewed at alvarezhahnfs.com