Robert J. Crusciel Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert J. Crusciel Sr. (Gallitzin, Pennsylvania), who passed away on April 28, 2026 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert J. Crusciel Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Anthony Sr. Crusciel and Helen Crusciel (Seman); his wife Kathryn; his son Joseph; his daughter-in-law Sheila Crusciel (Hines); and his siblings, Stanley, Anthony Jr. and Shirley.
He is survived by: his children, Robert Jr. (Julie) and Lynette Shaffer (Pat); his sisters, Mary Lou Koeck and Barbara Heym (Vaughn); his grandchildren, Justine Festa (Mac), Amanda Shaffer (Joe Dziabo), Lexie, Cole, Drew, Trevor and Peter Crusciel; his great grandchild Haizley Dziabo; and his close friend Dolly Devett. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to St. Demetrius Catholic Church or the Kathryn (Eckenrode) Crusciel Memorial Scholarship at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, 728 Benjamin Franklin Hwy, Ebensburg, PA 15931.
