Jack R. Crum

Jack R. Crum, 86, of Aiken, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Olean General Hospital.

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

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

To family of Jack. So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and will be sadly missed. Especially at car shows. May God bless.
— Larry and Suzie Fox

Nancy and Deb, so sorry for your loss.
— Wendy Arnett

So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and love to all from the Havrila family.
— Andrea Havrila

Nancy, Karen, and Debbie, He fought a great fight over the last year. Will miss him, especially on Fridays. We always looked forward to seeing Nancy and him. He had many talents and we cherish the woodworking he did for us. He will be missed by many.
— Tom and Linda Huntoon

Deb we are so sad to hear about your dad passing, We were so blessed to known him. May god bless you and your family
— Dennis ,Carita and Dawson Skaggs

We are so sad for your family. Jack was a kind soul. We will always remember his friendship. He was happy driving his ‘61 Impala whenever there was a show, and stopping for ice cream was one of his favorite things to do afterwards. He will be missed.
— Marcia and Jim Fowler

Nance, Deb and Karin, we are so sorry to hear of Jack''s passing. He always had a smile and seemed happy to chat when I would run into him, usually at the car shows or the tastee freeze. I will always associate him with that beautiful 61 Impala. I remember the last time we talked, he told me he still had the old rifle I borrowed from Bruce''s dad Ed to go deer hunting way back in the day. Jack seemed forever young and no one would argue that he looked younger than most guys 20 years younger. Once again, our sincere condolences, Fran & Janet Bottone.
— Fran Bottone

Deb and family- we are so sorry for your loss.
— Jeff & Lori Covert

Karen, Debbie, and family we were so sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. We enjoyed seeing your parents out and about on Friday night. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
— Lori Keith-Master

Condolences

  • To family of Jack. So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and will be sadly missed. Especially at car shows. May God bless.

    — Larry and Suzie Fox
  • Nancy and Deb, so sorry for your loss.

    — Wendy Arnett
  • So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and love to all from the Havrila family.

    — Andrea Havrila
  • Nancy, Karen, and Debbie, He fought a great fight over the last year. Will miss him, especially on Fridays. We always looked forward to seeing Nancy and him. He had many talents and we cherish the woodworking he did for us. He will be missed by many.

    — Tom and Linda Huntoon
  • Deb we are so sad to hear about your dad passing, We were so blessed to known him. May god bless you and your family

    — Dennis ,Carita and Dawson Skaggs