Charles F. CROOP, 79, of Port Allegany, PA, died Friday, October 30, 2026 in UPMC Williamsport.  Born March 23, 1947, he was the son of Charles L. D. and June Delores Ernst Croop.  On August 5, 1967, in Port Allegany, he married Linda R. Jackson, who survives.  

A 1965 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he earned an associate’s degree from Alfred Agricultural and Technical School in Alfred, NY.  He was a self-employed carpenter operating C.F. Croop Construction for many years, retiring in 2014.  Charlie enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, and working with anything technology related.  

Surviving besides his wife, Linda, are: four sons, Derick (Sarah) Croop of Chapel Hill, NC, Aaron (Kristine) Croop of Cincinnati, OH, Bradly (Sarah) Croop of Elizabethtown, and Brian (Amy Antosh) Croop of Groton, NY; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a sister, Nancy Cordello of Webster, NY; nieces and nephews.  

Friends may call Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, 77 Willow Street, Port Allegany, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM.  Rev. James Richards will officiate.  Burial will be in Grimes Cemetery, Port Allegany.  Memorials may be made to Chestnut Street Baptist Church.  

Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.