Rebecca M. Crawford

Rebecca M. Crawford obituary, Butler, PA

Rebecca M. Crawford

Rebecca Crawford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Rebecca M. Crawford, 101, of Butler, PA, passed away on September 4, 2025, while under the care of Butler Memorial Hospital.
She was born on March 9, 1924, in Butler, PA, to the late Frank and Sarah (Gaiser) Swartzlander.
Becky was a graduate of Butler High School, and went on to work for Montgomery Ward for almost 40 years.. She was a member of North St. Christian Church where she taught Sunday School, the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #45, and White Shrine of Jerusalem. Becky was also past Secretary and Treasurer of the Acacia Club and Butler Women's Club. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Becky is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces & nephews, and great grand nieces & nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy B. Crawford and her three brothers, Wilbert, Russell, and Alfred Swartzlander.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North St., Butler, PA 16001.
A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Bob Edmundson officiating.
She will be laid to rest at Greenlawn Burial Estates.
All who knew Becky are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

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