John N. "Jack" Crichton

John N. "Jack" Crichton

John Crichton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27, 2008.
CRICHTON – John N. “Jack,” 87, Westmont, died Feb. 24, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center Palliative Care Unit. Born June 21, 1920, in Johnstown, son of the late John N. and Alice (Pender) Crichton. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, the former Barbara McCoy; and children, Cynthia, married to Tom Murphy, East Amherst, N.Y.; David, married to the former Janine “Nina” Krupa, Westmont; brother, James, married to Nancy, Ann Arbor, Mich.; and sister, Jean, married to Stan Newins, Bethany Beach, Del. Also survived by grandchildren, Holly, married to Steve Ohtonen, and Todd Murphy; and great-grandson, Shay Ohtonen. Jack attended Lafayette College and served as a major in the Army Medical Corps, landing on Omaha Beach on D Day in World War II. After serving his country, he joined Johnstown Coal and Coke, a family company started by his Uncle Andrew, rising to president of the company. Former executive director, chairman of the board and board member of the Conemaugh Health System and its predecessor, Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital, for over 40 years. Member of the board of the Crichton Center for Advanced Rehabilitation, which was named after him for his dedicated volunteer service to the Conemaugh Health System. Former interim president of U.S. National Bank and board member since 1960. Former interim president of USBancorp Trust Co. and board member, former chairman and board member of Johnstown Regional Industries (JARI). Retired chairman and founding member of Concurrent Technologies Corp. He was inducted into the first class of the Greater Johnstown Cambria County Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame. Jack was a people person who liked evryone equally and always found something to admire of everyone he met. He had the unique ability to bring out the best in people around him. Member of Westmont Presbyterian Church. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary Inc., West Hills, 921 Menoher Blvd., where service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Dr. Douglas Stevens officiating. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to either the Palliative Care Unit, Memorial Medical Center or the Crichton Center for Advanced Rehabilitation in memory of Jack.

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John Sherwood

February 28, 2008

Barbara,
I was very saddened to learn of Jack's passing. Ironically I had just spoken about him to a co-worker a few weeks ago. As my first "boss" in a civilian job Jack played a very significant role in both my professional and personal development. He was quite a role model. I have many fond memories, the first was Jack driving us around in a snow storm with now snow tires, when I came for my interview. The others were many great Saturday mornings, when we would just catch up on things of the past week.
I am currently living in WV and working for Mount St. Mary's University in Frederick, MD.
You and your family will be in our prayers.
John

Angie Hargreaves

February 27, 2008

David,
My family and I extend our deepest Condolences to you and your family. I know my husband and I enjoyed talking with your father so much. He is truly and inspriration to all.

Fawn (Kiser) Slonka

February 27, 2008

Dave,
I extend my sympathy to you and your family at this time. It's been a long time since we our paths have crossed at the Police Acadamey,

Gregory Murphy

February 27, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to Jack's entire family.... A great humanitarian and a truly wonderful fellow. Gregory Sigg Murphy and Lawrence P. Butka

David Seigh

February 27, 2008

Dave,
I wish to extend my sincerest condolences and sympathies to you and all of the family. While it has been years since I talked to your Dad, it seems like only days ago. As I read a comment in his obitiuary, I realized how true it was about your Dad..."Jack was a people person who liked everyone equally and always found something to admire of everyone he met." I remember meeting him and thinking that , as busy and as important as he seemed, he always found time to ask how you were or what was going on in your life. He always appeared genuinely interested in talking with you. This was a quality I have always admired in a person...never too important or too busy to take that time.

Take comfort in knowing of all the lives he touched and affected in a positive way.

David Seigh

Joseph Torchia Sr.

February 27, 2008

To David,you have my sympathy on the loss of your father.I had the pleasure of knowing your father when I was in the New York Life Ins. business.He was very nice to me and had given me an appontment at the time I was just starting out in the business.He was very nice and helpful to me.I am sure he will be missed by his family and the Johnstown community.

Joseph Torchia Sr.

February 27, 2008

To David,you have my sympathy on the loss of your father.I had the pleasure of knowing your father when I was in the New York Life Ins. business.He was very nice to me and had given me an appontment at the time I was just starting out in the business.He was very nice and helpful to me.I sure he will be missed by his family and the Johnstown community.

carol stahl applegate

February 27, 2008

I am sorry to hear of John's passing, my Aunt Ruth Stahl Pender just adored Jack and thought the world circled him. He was very kind to her during her final stay at Memorial Hospital.

Richard Lick and Family

February 27, 2008

Dave We are all saddened by the passing of your father if there is any thing we can do don’t hesitate to call.

Colleen Griffith Reffner

February 26, 2008

I am very sorry about the loss of Mr. Crichton. My brother, J.D., and Cindy Hess told me you needed caregivers. I am sorry to learn of his passing. The Griffiths and the Crichtons were close for a lifetime. Mr. Crichton was always a gentleman and always kind. He is someone I respected. I send my sympathy to the Crichton family for your great loss.
Sincerely,
Colleen Griffith Reffner

sanuel Kaminsky

February 26, 2008

Jack was a wonderful man --I enjoyed every time I ever spent talking with him-- I regret I will be unable to personally extend my condolenace to the family as I am at my winter home in Arizona.

He will be missed -- SAM KAMINSKY

Randy Shearman

February 26, 2008

To Dave:

I am saddened by the passing of your Dad Dave. I had the opportunity on several occasions to have extended conversations with him at the Oncology Center. He was truly a man of resolute character and genuine compassion. He was a good man Dave and I'm sure you will miss him a lot. I'm working in Florida this week so I'll be unable to make any of the services. Take care and please extend my condolences to the rest of your family.

Randy Shearman

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