Craig W. Mosher, retired Master Chief U.S. Navy, 52, of Hawley died Monday, December 14, 2009 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale.

Mr. Mosher was born January 11, 1957, in Honesdale and was the son of Shirley (Cron) Mosher and the late Raymond Mosher.

He graduated from Wallenpaupack Area High School in 1974. He was especially proud of his athletic days helping Wallenpaupack win basketball and baseball district titles.

Craig had a sterling Navy career of 30 years. He took part in both operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Desert Storm. He was part of the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets of operation and he worked directly under many Admirals including Senator John McCain. He served on many ships including the Midway and Kitty Hawk aircraft carriers and was involved with Ghost Riders and Desert Ducks while serving in the Navy.

He was greatly loved by many friends and family. Craig was a happy, generous man. His zest for life lifted everyone around him. He lived to fish. He will be greatly missed by everyone he touched in their lives.

He is survived by: His daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Bobby Mapp of Virginia Beach, VA; Grandchildren, Liberty, Bobby and Savannah of Virginia Beach, VA; his mother, Shirley (Cron) Mosher; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl and Linda Mosher of Waymart; Scott and Darlene Mosher of Hawley; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Friday, Dec. 18 at 1 pm at Hawley United Methodist Church, 315 Church St., Hawley with Rev. Martin L. Cox, Jr., Pastor officiating. Visiting will be from 12 noon to 1 pm at the church.

Cremation was held at Lake Region Crematory in Lake Ariel.

For further information, directions or to leave a Memorial Remembrance (Candle) visit www.TeetersFuneralChapel.com.

Arrangements made by Teeters Funeral Chapel, 505 Church St., Hawley, PA 18428.