Arnold Lee Cressley

Arnold “Lee” Cressley, 80, formerly of Brackenridge, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 with his family by his side at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights following a brief illness. He was born October 5, 1940 in Jefferson Co., PA to the late Charles A. and Lizzie C. (Himes) Cressley. Lee lived the past 7 years in West Deer Township, but most of his life in Brackenridge. He was a Tire technician at Highland Tire in Tarentum for 40 years. Lee was of the Presbyterian faith and a 1958 graduate of West Deer High School. He was a NASCAR enthusiast and an avid Steelers fan.

            Survivors include his children Scott A. (Tamara) Cressley, of Natrona Heights and Leigh Ann (Barry) Wagner, of Brackenridge; grandchildren Monica Betush, Jared Buckwalter, Scott Cressley, Jr., and Katlyn (Dave) Evans; 8 great grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister Joann (Ron) Miller, of Westlake, OH. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Verlin Cressley.

            All services and burial in Pleasant Unity Cemetery, West Deer Twp., will be private. Arrangements by Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Family suggests contributions to Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, 730 Church St., New Kensington, PA 15068. VISIT: dusterfh.com