Crawford

James R. Crawford, 63, of Butler died at 7 a.m. Thursday at his home.

Born Dec. 29, 1943, in Ford City, he was the son of the late Walter F. and Louise Cujas Crawford.

He was a Catholic.

Mr. Crawford enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling, and had owned and operated Crawford Tours in Gibsonia.

Surviving are his wife, Lolita "Lee" Durso Crawford; a daughter, Mrs. David (Heather) Bjork of North Carolina; a son, Shawn Crawford of Indianapolis; and four grandchildren.

He also is survived by three sisters, Shirley Olinger of Evans City and Connie Spencer and Mrs. Chris (Darlene) Scopel, both of Ford City; two brothers, William Crawford of Evans City and Fred Crawford of Butler; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Scott, and a sister.

<B>CRAWFORD </B>— Friends of James R. Crawford, who died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the <B>Young Funeral Home</B>, 127 W. Jefferson St. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St. Burial will be at the St. Michael's Cemetery.Information also is available at www.youngfuneralhomes.com.