John P. Cribbs

JOHN P. JACK CRIBBS
of Sidney, N.Y.John P. Jack Cribbs, 76, of Sidney, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2001 at his home. He was born January 14, 1925, son of the late Daniel A. and Emma Klein Cribbs in Danville, Pa. Jack served his country in the United States Army from 1950-1952. He married Marian Russell on May 15, 1954 at Sacred Heart Church in Sidney. She predeceased him on December 24, 1995. Jack was employed as a Postal Carrier for over 40 years. Mr. Cribbs was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #4937, Sidney. He was the treasurer for the Charles L. Jacobi Post #183 American Legion, Sidney. He loved baseball and coached in the Peewee, Little League, Babe Ruth and American Legion Leagues. Mr. Cribbs was also devoted to the Boy Scouts of America. He saw many young men become eagle scouts. He has received the St. George and the Silver Beaver awards for his dedication. In 1996, Jack carried the torch for the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Ga. He is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, John and Cindy Cribbs, San Jose, Calif., Robert Cribbs, Kansas City, Mo.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Kevin Ku, Overland Park, Colo., Anne and Robin Davis, Carthage, N.Y.; brother, Thomas Cribbs, Riverside, Calif.; two sisters and brother-in-law, Helen and Lawrence Halbert, Sidney, Jean Eldridge, Johnson City; seven grandchildren; brother-in-law, Perry Shelton, Trout Creek, N.Y. He is predeceased by a son, Rev. Fr. James M. Cribbs; brother, Robert M. Cribbs; and sister, Theresa Shelton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 2, 2001 at Sacred Heart Church, Liberty St., Sidney, at 11 a.m. Rev. Fr. Joseph Schuck will officiate. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at C.H. Landers Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Sidney. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America or the Gilead House of Prayer. Arrangements are under the directions of C.H. Landers, Inc., Sidney.