Craig Lauren Hutira, age 55, of Nold Dr., Leetonia, OH, passed away at 1:30 pm Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Hutira, the son of Richard J. and Arlene (Souders) Hutira, was born on December 19, 1955 in Salem, OH. Craig was a graduate of Crestview High School in 1974. Mr. Hutira was a rural mailman in New Waterford, OH for twenty one years. He was of the Catholic faith and he had also been a member of the Italian American Club of Salem where he enjoyed playing bocce. He also enjoyed repairing clocks and watches, fishing, at the beach, and family cookouts. Mr. Hutira is survived by his wife, Barbara (Bowen) Hutira, whom he married April 17, 1976. Survivors also include his mother, Arlene Hutira of Leetonia, two sons, Richard Hutira of Leetonia and Adam (Renee) Hutira of Columbiana. Craig is also survived by one granddaughter, Lauren. Craig was preceded in death by his father, Richard J. Hutira. Services will be held Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home, Columbiana, at 11:00 am with Deacon Louis Cosentino officiating. Friends may call from 7 to 9 pm on Friday July 22, 2011 at Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home, Columbiana. Material contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley. Friends may visit www.seederlymongandbeck.com to view this obituary, sign the guest register or send private condolences online.