Judith E. Crawford

Judith E. Crawford, 86, of East Brady, died peacefully with her family by her side, Thursday, August 21, 2025. 

Born February 8, 1939 at home in Kittanning Hollow, she was one of 15 kids of Earl W. and Anne E. (Wyant) Shultz. 

On July 26, 1957, Judy married Raymond K. Crawford.  They shared 56 years together.

Judy was a member of the United Church of Christ and had worked both as a nurses aide at Bradyview Manor and in the cafeteria at Sugarcreek Elementary. 

Judy was a farmgirl at heart who enjoyed canning, cooking for her family, baking buns, cinnamon rolls and her famous homemade noodles.  She loved bingo and always looked forward to her weekly games.  Judy’s grandchildren and family were the light of her life and she enjoyed family picnics and time spent together.

She is survived by four daughters; Cher (Denny) Painter of Rimersburg, Annie (Ron) Denny of Worthington, Kay (Bob) Wiles of East Brady and Kimberly (Raymond) Coyle of Fenelton.

Judy is also survived by one sister, Marilyn (James) Rankin of Rimersburg, two sisters in law, Esther Shultz of Kittanning and Karen Shultz of Butler, one daughter in law, Kathy Crawford of East Brady, 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Raymond who died March 8, 2013, one son, Kenneth Crawford, 6 brothers, 7 sisters and 2 great grandchildren.   

Friends of Judith E. Crawford will be received from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way, East Brady, PA 16028

Additional visitation will be held from 10:00 AM Monday, August 25, 2025 until the time of funeral services at 11:00 AM in the funeral home.  Pastor Paul DeBacco will officiate.

Burial in Bradys Bend Cemetery will follow.

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