Robert E. Crites, 49, of Coplay, died March 17, 2023, after a 13-month battle with brain cancer.

Born in Tulsa, Okla., he was a son of the late William Dean and Jayne (Cherry) Crites.

He recently earned a bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University.

He was a longtime employee of both Dorney Park and Sodexo. He managed food purchasing and warehousing.

He is survived by two daughters, Meaghan Quinn and Mackenzie Indiana; a brother, William Dean Jr. and family of Milton; an aunt and uncle, Paula and John Womack of Altus, Okla.; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He was predeceased by a sister, Missy.

Services are private.

Contributions may be made to the Crites Scholarship Fund for his daughters’ college educations. Mail checks to 444 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall, 18052.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.