Kevin Karl Cree

Kevin K. Cree

January 3, 1956     December 22, 2020

Kevin Karl Cree, 64, of Martinsburg, passed away, Tuesday morning, December 22, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville following a brief illness.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Melvin H. and Kathleen E. (Ritchey) Cree.  Kevin was formerly married to Donna M. (Steinbugl) Cree of Duncansville.

Surviving are a son, Wyatt M. Cree of Pittsburgh; a step-daughter, Ashley M. Miller (Chad) of Claysburg; a sister, DeAnna M. Cree (Dennis Foltz) in Florida; a nephew, Neal Phillips in Florida; a niece, Heaven Phillips in New Mexico; great-nieces and nephews; and his many friends and relatives in the Cove area.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Neal R. Cree; and a nephew, Krent Thompson.

Kevin was a 1974 graduate of Central High School, Martinsburg and earned a bachelor’s degree from York College of Pennsylvania.  He worked as a counselor in the mental health and substance abuse fields for the majority of his career, retiring in 2013.

He loved spending time with his family, especially with his son, Wyatt and also with his life-long group of friends since childhood, who referred to him as “Mel”.  Kevin also enjoyed golfing, boating and fishing, spending many of those days at Trough Creek, his favorite spot.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private memorial service will be held at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg, Pastor Chris Garretson officiating.  Inurnment will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg.

Memorial contributions in memory of Kevin can be given to the Alpha 1 Foundation by visiting their website at www.alpha1.org