Jack Crum Obituary
Born on November 4, 1938, in Bradford, he was a son of the late George J. and Mildred (Burgess) Crum. He was a 1958 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
Jack enlisted in the United States Air Force on December 14, 1961 and served until his honorable discharge on December 13, 1965.
On June 8 1962, in Bradford, he married Nancy L. (Haight) Crum, who survives.
Before the service he worked at Speers Electronics. After he returned from the service he worked for Boeing Bertol building choppers, General Electric in Philadelphia for seven years from 1966-1973, Corning Glass in Bradford for a year, Hull Electric for seven years, and the Pennsylvania Liquor Store in Bradford for 19 years and in Port Allegany for four years, retiring in 2004 after 23 years.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 62 years, Nancy, are two daughters, Karin Crum, of Smethport and Deb Fitzsimmons, of Gifford, one grandson, Rylan Fetterman, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Betty O'Secky, Joanne Buchanan, Marjorie Parrett, and Sally Weaver, six brothers, Robert Crum, William Crum, Donald Crum, James Crum, Thomas Crum, and Richard Crum.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue, where at 2:30 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Rick Price, Pastor, of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
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