David Curtiss Crawford

David C. "Pet Owner" Crawford; 65, of Salem passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Salem North surrounded by family following complications of surgery. David was born on September 17, 1957 to the late Curtiss F. and Myrna (Boren) Crawford. David was a graduate of Black Hawk High School in Beaver Falls, PA. and was a retired truck driver. David had a passion for animals and adored his fur babies. He had an English Springer Spaniel named Tuesday and three adopted cats named Scout, Gypsy and Sparks. David had an ability to make everyone he encountered remember him. They remembered him for his storytelling of unbelievable yet true stories.

Besides his mother, David is survived by his wife Stacie (Crouse) Crawford of 32 years; a brother Craig (Mary) Crawford of Darlington, PA. and Jim Hall of Salem; sisters Marilee (Gary) Tate of Beaver Falls, PA., Cynthia (John) Erbentraut of Monks Corner, SC., and Debby Fencil of Darlington, PA. He is also survived by his children Cody and Caleb Crawford of Salem, DJ (Marianne) Thompson of Beaver Falls, PA., Jennifer (Justin) Zimmerman and Megan (Shane) Thompson of Defiance, OH and a brother-in-law Tim (Annie) Crouse of Miamisburg, Ohio. He also leaves numerous grandchildren and nieces and nephews that he truly cherished.

Besides his father, David was preceded in death by a son-in-law James Wilson; sister-in-laws Amy Hall and Leslie Crouse and brother-in-laws Kurt Fencil and Michael Crouse.

The family would like to thank the staff of Salem North Healthcare for their care and compassion to David and his family. No services will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. You may sign the guest register and view the obituary online at www.brownfhonline.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Salem, 330-337-6363.