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Elizabeth Crilley Obituary
Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Crilley, 99, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, June 30, 2025. Betty was born on June 3, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Samuel Hugh and Amanda Margaret (Duvall) Hamill.
On February 8, 1946 she married John Howard “Jack” Crilley. Betty was a retired Welcome Wagon International hostess. She visited families new to the area and new mothers with gifts from local businesses. Betty was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Mercer, member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #180, former Silver Sneaker and enjoyed many years swimming at the Grove City YMCA. She enjoyed creating and sending cards to family and friends for birthdays, anniversaries, get well and many other occasions.
Surviving are her three daughters, Barbara (David) English in Oil City, PA; Margaret “Peggy” (Jim) Hughes in Gig Harbor, WA; and Kathryn (Ron) Smith in Hampton, VA. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Christopher (Stacey) English, Michelle (Darren) Umstead, Jenifer Hall, Aubrey Smith, James (Missy) Smith, Joshua Smith, David Hughes, and Patrick Hughes, as well as 8 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.
Preceding her in death are her parents, husband, John Howard “Jack” Crilley, daughter, Janet Crilley, great grandson, Matthew Umstead, two sisters, Sarah Hamill and Mary Aldrich.
There will be an Order of the Eastern Star service on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM followed by visitation from 2:30 PM until 4:00 PM at Cunningham Funeral Home, Inc., 144 S. Pitt Street, Mercer, PA 16137. Funeral service will follow visitation at the funeral home at 4:00 PM with Dr. Catherine Craley, pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either: Mercer Area Library, 110 E. Venango Street, Mercer, PA 16137 for LARGE PRINT BOOKS or Janet Crilley Memorial Fund at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Market Street, Mercer, PA 16137.
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David and Michelle Kardasz
July 6, 2025
What an incredible and lovely lady. How blessed her kids are to have had this time with her. Our deepest sympathies to all of your family. Kathy- you were the best daughter to your mom. She will be missed terribly but what amazing memories to have forever.
MaryAnna Davis
July 4, 2025
Mary Anna Davis was sorry to lose her longtime friend Betty. She regrets that she can’t attend the funeral service but she is now living near her daughter Lynn near Lancaster. Mary Anna greatly appreciated all of the times Betty drove her to doctors appointments as well as a lifetime of warm memories. She will be greatly missed.
Susan Porkolab Martin
July 4, 2025
Barbara, Peggy, Kathy, and families, I was so sorry to hear about your mother. She was an amazing woman and a dear friend to my mother and me! May God bless you with comfort and peace.
Luann Babics - DeMarco
July 2, 2025
My deepest condolences to the entire Crilley family regarding the loss of your mother and grandmother. I had the privilege of visiting with your mom frequently in her later years when I visited with my father. She was always cheerfully working on her puzzles and greeted everyone with a big smile! Such a sweet soul - may she rest in peace.
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Jack Brautigam
July 2, 2025
My condolences to Barbara, Peggy, Kathy and the entire family. I always felt like Betty and Jack were more like an aunt and uncle when I was growing up in Mercer, since Janet and I shared the same birthday. What a wonderful lady! God Bless.
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