Jean C. Crump

Jean C. Crump, nee Lewis, of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed away peacefully March 18, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Kenneth G. Crump; brother Charles Lewis; father J. Verne Lewis; mother Gertrude T. Lewis; and stepmother Beryl E. Lewis.  She is survived by two sons, George of Willow Grove, PA, Kenneth of Lewes, DE; a daughter, Carolyn of Winston-Salem, NC; four granddaughters, Leda Anne, Rebecca, Sara, and Joanna, all of PA; and two great grandchildren.

She was born 1929 in Clarks Summit, PA, and graduated from Central High School in Scranton, PA, and the Hahneman Hospital School of Technology; she worked prior to marriage as a medical technician for Dr. O'Boyle in Scranton.  After raising her children she worked for the International Salt Company (Akzo Nobel) in Clarks Summit until her retirement in 1991.  She was an active member of Clarks Green UMC for 58 years, and devoted to her faith.

In her youth she enjoyed skating and dancing, and airplane trips with her father, a pioneer aviator.  She also enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting while raising her children.  In later years she enjoyed ballroom dancing as a member of the Big Band Society, golfing, playing cards and travel.  She most enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and was devoted to them.

A funeral will be held on Saturday at 11 am at the Clarks Green United Methodist Church, 119 Glenburn Road, Clarks Green, with services by Rev. Jim Hollister and Father Scott Russell. Interment will follow in the Clarks Green Cemetery, where Jean will be buried next to her husband. Friends and family may pay their respects on Friday from 5 pm to 7 pm at Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State Street in Clarks Summit.

Memorial contributions may be made to Clarks Green United Methodist Church, 119 Glenburn Road, Clarks Green, or WPEL Radio, P.O. Box 248 Montrose, PA 18801.