Danny S. Crawford
October 31, 1951 ~ December 10, 2020
Born in: Cochranton, Pennsylvania
Danny S. Crawford, 69, of Franklin passed away on December 10th, 2020. Born October 31st, 1951 in Cochranton, PA, he was the son of the late Albertus Crawford and Margretta Burk.On February 5, 1972, he married the love of his life, the former Melinda Vath; she survives him. For most of his life, Danny was employed by Joy Mining as a machinist and electrician. Danny was always willing to help people. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Nothing made him happier than his family and the friends that the Lord let him choose as family. Danny held memberships with the local VFW, Moose, and Eagles clubs, as well as a steward and committeeman for the IAM Aerospace workers #1842. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Melinda of Franklin; his daughter Jennifer Hileman (Blain) of New Castle; his son Brian Crawford of Cooperstown; grandchildren Tristan Hileman, Sun Xia Hileman, Brian M. Crawford, and Gunner Crawford; his sisters Albirta Poole (John) of Polk, Becky Austin of Franklin, and Karen Ryder of Franklin; and his brothers Jim Crawford of Franklin and William Carll of New Castle. In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by his sister-in-law Janet Burk and his brother Jack Burk.As per the family's request, there will be no services. Memorial contributions can be made in Danny's honor to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital located at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Shriners Hospital located at 1645 West 12th St., Erie, PA 16505.To send cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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Sending my sympathy to all of the family. To Jennifer, Marci sends her love and condolences./
Linda an family’s we are so sorry for your loss Danny will be missed. Candy n Fred
Rest in peace, cousin. I’ll always have fond memories of our times together, growing up. Alberta, Becky, Karen, and Jim, you have our sincerest condolences. May the Lord bless and keep you all. Love Always, Bob and Charlotte
So sorry for your loss. What a nice man. Prayers for your family
So sorry to hear of Danny’s passing. Linda and family just know he is at peace and you will see him again.
Blessings to you all thinking of you. Brenda Crawford
Dan was a great guy. He was always quick to put a smile on my face. So sorry for your loss. Linda,Brian, Jen you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Danny was an awesome, sweet, caring, loving brother, son, uncle, cousin, friend, father, grandfather and husband, and soulmate Linda the love of his life. He loved unconditionally. He was a friend to everyone, a help to anyone. A truly caring soul. I will always love you and miss big brother. My heart aches for Linda, Jennifer, Brian and the grandchildren.
I have lost a classmate and a co worker. My deepest sympathy and prayers to his family whom he always spoke very well off. He will be missed but we’ll remembered.
Thinking of all of you in this very sad time . ??
Crawford family. You have my sympathy.
Sincere sympathies to Dan’s family. He was always positive and put a smile on everyone he knew. The first time I met Dan was at the VFW. All he talked about was his long marriage to his Wonderful wife. Praying for you, Linda during this most difficult time. And always remember that you were the best part of Dan’s life. Hazel Antonucci ??
So sorry to hear of his passing. He was always so friendly. So sorry for your loss Linda. Hugs and Prayers of comfort to you and your family.
Linda, we are so sorry to hear about Danny. If there’s anything we can do please let us know. Tom and Vicky Boughner
My prayers go out to the family at this time. Dan and I worked together for many years and enjoyed his friendship. Rest in peace until we see each other again old friend.
So sorry to hear about Danny passing, my heart and prayers go out to you all Linda.
Dan is our good old friend long time! He is so very kind man! I Love him always! He is in up Heaven with LORD! We pray for you all family about him!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dan always put others before him, always there to lend a hand. We lost a great man but heaven has gained a beautiful soul. Linda, I’m deeply sorry for you loss.
He was such a good man… it said right in his obituary how he was always willing to help people… I remember a few years ago he helped install our new hot water tank when we needed help… he was a great friend of my dad and all of them were always there for each other whenever needed… The world lost one of the good ones… so sorry for your loss Linda and Brian (Girly)