James “Jim” Andrew Crowley, Sr., 78, of Bradford, passed away January 23, 2026, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie.

Born October 4, 1947, in Lock Haven, he was a son of the late John and Elizabeth (York) Crowley.

On October 24, 1977, in Las Vegas, NV, he married Sue A. (Burton) Crowley who survives.

James was a 1965 graduate from Kane High School.

On April 27, 1967, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served on the USS Renshaw and USS Perkins as an electrician's mate 2nd class until his honorable discharge on February 16, 1971.

After the service he worked as a lead lineman at Penelec, retiring after 31 years of service.

Jim was a member of the Bradford VFW Post 212 and the Bradford American Legion Post 108. He loved to hunt, fish, and sit on the deck in the sun enjoying a good book.  

Surviving in addition to his wife Sue of 49 years, is one son, James Crowley (Katelyn) of Buffalo; two sisters, Mary (Kurt) Schmidt of Kentucky, and Margaret (Harvey) Johnson of Florida; two brothers, Jack (Diane) Crowley of New Jersey, and Joseph (Janet) Crowley of Pittsburgh; two grandchildren, Wynona and Arlo Crowley; sister-in-law Juanita (Sis) Huntoon; along with many nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Matthew Crowley.

At Jim's request, there will be no public services observed. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Friends Memorial Public Library (Kane), or the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com