FORESTVILLE: Edward H. Crecraft, 78, of Creek Road, Forestville, died Thursday, October 26th, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Meadville, PA on October 15, 1939, the son of the late Bertha (Crecraft) Waldren Hicks.
Mr. Crecraft started working with the former Red Wing Co., Fredonia, worked 12 years for the former Agway, Inc. and then formed a partnership with the late Leo Lewis, creating Lewis & Crecraft Wiring Service. He became sole owner in 1980, continuing until his retirement in 2002. He later worked part-time for Riles & Woolley, Inc., Forestville. Mr. Crecraft was a former Town of Arkwright Justice of the Peace for 5 years and the Town Supervisor for 5 years, was a member of the Gowanda Moose #1382 and was former President of the Arkwright Summit Cemetery Association. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Carol M. (Schroeder) Crecraft of Forestville, whom he married on October 25, 1958, in Grace Lutheran Church, Dunkirk and celebrated their 59th anniversary together on Wednesday, two daughters, Sherry Krupinski, of Manchaca, Texas; Becky (Michael) Weaver, of Forestville; a son,Russell (Marla) Crecraft, of Bend, Oregon; and a brother, Robert (Sherri) Waldren, of Meadville, PA. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Besides his mother he was predeceased by a son Dale R. Crecraft, by a brother Richard Crecraft and by a sister Gertrude Cluff.
Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM from where Funeral Services will be held Monday morning, at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow in Arkwright Summit Cemetery, Town of Arkwright.
The family suggests memorial donations may be made either to the Forestville Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad, PO Box 299, Forestville, NY 14062 or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 4043 Maple Road, Suite 105, Amherst, NY 14226. To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
2 Comments
Bonnie Ellman
Carol I am so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. What a wonderful
life you two had together….how nice you got to celebrate your
wedding anniversary, just a couple of days ago. My deepest
sympathy to you, and your family.
Bonnie Sausaman Ellman
Ken Madler
Carol: Theresa told me about Ed. I am sad for your loss and I know from my own experience that God will provide comforting graces when you most need them. Ed and I only had three occasions to meet but each and every time we did he greeted me with a large smile and a very genuine welcoming comment. I like to think that his good work on earth has prepared him to continue to serve God as a heavenly greeter. I would have enjoyed knowing him better. Blessings to you and your family.