Arlene H. "Peg" Crawford

Arlene H. "Peg" Crawford, 88, of New Enterprise, passed away Sept. 17, 2024, at Conemaugh at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring.

She was born on Oct. 2, 1935, in Tatesville, a daughter of the late John and Alberta Ruth (Bowman) Diehl.

On Nov. 17, 1956, in Winchester, Va., she was united in marriage to Edward T. Crawford. He preceded her in death Nov. 4, 2008.

She is survived by two daughters : Deborah A. Bowser, Salemville and Karin Zellers–Beegle married to Barry Zellers, Hopewell; granddaughter raised in the home, Kami Ventura, Chaneysville; seven grandchildren: Christina, Melisa, Neal, Shane, Stephen, Charles "Buck" and Rhiannon; thirteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Dana Wayne Crawford and siblings Charles Bernard Diehl and William Lawrence Diehl.

Mrs. Crawford was a member of New Enterprise Church of the Brethren, where she served on the hospitality committee for many years and founded the annual Thanksgiving Meal.

Mrs. Crawford enjoyed cooking, baking and family get-togethers.

A funeral was held Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in the Chapel at Akers Funeral Home. Pastor Paul Snyder officiated.

Burial will be held at Salemville Cemetery, New Enterprise.

If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Crawford to the Alzheimer's Association.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.akersfuneralhome.com.