Ira L Crusan
September 20, 1985 ~ April 19, 2017
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Ira L. Crusan, Jr., of Titusville, had his adventure in this life unexpectedly end on April 19, 2017 at the age of 31.Ira was an Airborne US Army Veteran who served overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his service, Ira earned numerous metals for Army Commendations, Army Achievements, and Army Good Conduct. After completion of his military career, he returned to the arms of his loving family.Ira was the life of the party, known for his jokes, playfulness, and ability to make people smile at inappropriate moments. Ira blazed his own amazing path through life, as a person, in his career, and as his children's dad. Ira will be held in the hearts and memories of his family, friends, and brothers in uniform, forever giving us all more smiles and laughter.Ira leaves behind his beloved family; his son, Connor Waychoff, his daughters, Makenzie Crusan and Madisyn Crusan and his wife, Crystal Crusan.Ira is survived by his uncle, Harvey Crusan, his aunt Kathy Miller, his mother, Deborah Holowell, his father, Ira Crusan, Sr. He is also survived by his 3 brothers, Donald Spencer, Gerald Crusan, and Shawn Crusan; and his 2 sisters, Cheyenne Crusan and Elizabeth Dunkle and numerous nieces and nephews.Ira was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Raymond and Rosetta Crusan of Rocky Grove, and his maternal grandparents, Robert and Betty Spencer of Franklin.Services, which his children have named his "Celebration of Life," will be held on Saturday, April 29, at 11 AM at Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA. Military Honors will take place at Sunset Hill Memorial Park.Ira's family would prefer that anyone wishing to donate, to do so in his name to the PTSD Foundation of America in support of our military members affected by this devastating disorder.To send flowers, cards, or online condolences, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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Thank You for Your Service, Sir!!! Rest In Peace……………
Sending thoughts, prayers, and love to this family. I didn’t know him long but for the short period I knew him, he was an amazing person. Alsways trying to put a smile on someone’s face.
Sharing times together as family. I’m thinking this pic was around Christmas. It was a good day.
I’ll never forget your smile, jokes, and most of all your hugs! I’m sad that we’ll never get to spend another birthday party together!! My heart is so heavy. I pray the Lord will comfort everyone at this time. 🙁
Ira was like my brother, I knew him my whole life. He was always finding a way to make people laugh, and his compassion for his family and friends was unique. He never gave up on anyone and was always there to listen if you needed it. I will miss him so much more than words can say. I love you Ira and I will see you again. Love always Nicole.
I met Ira at my place of Employment in Titusville. I did not know him outside of work yet i counted him my young friend. We had a joke going on that he was going to let me take his truck for a weekend get away. In exchange he told me i had to keep his kids so he could take his wife on a trip. Ira had a wonderful sense of humor and an out going personality. I will greatly miss him. I made it a priority to thank him for his service to our country. He told me of his PTSD. Yet i never saw this coming. I miss you my friend.
I’m so sorry for your loss!
Thank you for your service, Ira. I had the pleasure of going to high school with you and remember you with a smile on your face. Rest easy. You are a true hero for all the good you’ve done during your short time here.
I didn’t have the privilege of knowing you but wanted say thank you for your service Ira!!!! My son also deals with PTSD and TBI. It is hard for all involved. RIP
I am so sorry for the Loss of Ira, I surely would have like to have had the chance to know him more. I thank him for his service to our Country, and pray he has found peace. Until we meet again. R.I.P.
Although we never knew Ira or his family, we want to express our most sincere sympathy to each of his loved ones. We appreciate his brave service to our country, and for that there is no Thank You big enough to say. He is a hero and will be missed. Only those who have had loved ones with PTSD or TBI can understand your pain. May his memory live on in the hearts and minds of those who love him. God bless.
Prayers for family and friends. Some give all. Rest in peace and thank you for your service and the price you had to pay doing so.
i love you so much uncle ira <3
Not only were you my cousin you were like my brother… To this day I still don’t want to believe it’s real… I wait for a message from you, or to see you and then realize… I know you’re up there watching us all every day… Fly High bro and I’ll see you in Valhalla…
moe moe and i alwalys want to go see you but we cant bc your not around in reall life but you are in our hearts
idk why you did what you did but i deff dont like it i love you