Herbert F. "Herbie" Crosby

Herbert F. "Herbie" Crosby, 89, of 2289 Rich Valley Rd., Emporium, PA died at his residence, Emporium, PA on Sunday (May 10, 2015) morning.

He was born February 13, 1926 in Odin, PA a son of the late Guy and Florence Faucett Crosby. On June 5, 1948 in Rich Valley Wesleyan Church, Emporium he married Betty Housler Crosby, who survives. Mr. Crosby served with the US Navy during WW II He retired from Utility Construction in Linesville, PA where he worked for many years, as an equipment operator and later as a foreman. He was an active member of the Miller-Raffaele Post 6221, Emporium VFW and loved woodworking and his pet dogs.

Surviving In addition to Betty Housler Crosby Son: Gary Crosby and his wife Debbie, Austin Son: Larry Crosby, Keystone Heights, FL Son: Jerry Crosby and his wife Judy, Emporium Several Grandchildren & Several Great Grandchildren Sister: Mary Morgan, Milwaukee, WI

Preceded in Death By Parents: Guy and Florence Faucett Crosby 2 Brothers: Foster and Robert Crosby Sister: Katherine Earle

Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Wednesday (May 13, 2015) at 11:00 AM with Rev. Mark Conklin, Pastor, Christian Missionary & Alliance Church, officiating.

 Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Wednesday, one hour prior to the Service.

 Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA

 Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cameron County Memorial Detail, c/o VFW, 427 E. 3rd St., Emporium, PA 15834 or to Community Nurses Inc., HOSPICE, 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to charity of donors choice.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.