James P. Crawford

James P. Crawford, 64, of Pennington, NJ, died Friday, April 9, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, OH. He was born October 22, 1945 in Bryn Mawr, PA to John and Dorothy (Kempff) Crawford. He was employed by the Division of Youth and Family Services of New Jersey as a Social Worker and later as a Contract Administrator. James loved to play the guitar and performed in his band around the Princeton, NJ area. He enjoyed animals especially his cat, Buster. Most of all he loved playing with and spending time with his granddaughter. James was a lifelong fan of the Flyers. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Jacoby) Crawford, whom he married on September 18, 1971; son, Matthew (Greta) Crawford of Kent, OH; granddaughter, Leanor Crawford of Kent, OH; brother, John (Jackie) Crawford III of Verona, VA; sister,: Catherine (Bob) Taylor of Woodstock, VA; and father, John Crawford of Verona, VA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Crawford. Memorial contributions may be made to NJSPCA 1119 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901 or One of a Kind Pet Rescue, 1700 W Exchange St, Akron, OH 44313. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory are handling the arrangements.