Lewis J. Crawford

Lewis J. Crawford, 74, of 631 Route 446, Cuba, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Olean General Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born on January 16, 1936, in Hinsdale, New York, he was a son of Herbert and Elsie Wilber Crawford. On March 18, 1989, in Hinsdale he married the former Judith A. Carey who survives.

Lewis was a graduated of Hinsdale Central School.

For a short period of time he worked in Buffalo brickyards before going to work as a machinist for Dresser Rand of Olean. In 1984 he purchased the family business, Happy John's Bar. In 1987 he retired from Dresser Rand with more than 30 years of service.

Mr. Crawford was a social member of the Cuba American Legion Post 655, Shawn M. Clemens Memorial Am Vets Post #1 of Cuba, and was a former member of the St. Stephens Club of Olean.

In his younger years, Lewis enjoyed bowling, hunting, and fishing.

Surviving in addition to his wife Judy are two sons, Mark Eric Crawford of Texas, and Eric P. Crawford of North Carolina; three daughters, Lori (Donald) Holm of Falconer, Linda Atwater of Port Allegany, PA, and Barbara (Paul) Tarr of Olean; two stepsons, Timothy J. (Mary) Isaman of Olean, and Ronald (Vickie) Isaman, Jr. of Olean; two step daughters, Lisa Bartholomew of Deltona, FL, and Christine (Stoyan) Belotieff of Erie, PA.; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; four brothers, Loren (Marjorie) Crawford of Florida, John Crawford of Olean, Gerald Crawford of Florida, and David (Nancy) Crawford of Olean; two sisters, Freida (William) Cousins of Olean, and Sherlyn (Scott) McNeil of Friendship; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by four brothers Herman, Herald, Andy, and Russell, and one sister, Marion Studley.

Friends may call at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street, Cuba, on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 from 4-7 P.M. at which time funeral services will be held. The Rev. Chuck Maine, pastor of The Vine and His Branches House of Restoration, will officiate.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.