George Crooks

He was born on April 10, 1941, in Bradford, Pa., and the son to the late George and Josephine Cramer Crooks.

George was employed in the housekeeping department at UPMC Chautauqua for over 15 years, retiring in 2004. He was previously employed at St. James Catholic Church, Vac Air, and Jamestown Plywood.

He was a member of the New Creations Assembly of God Church, where he served on the board of directors and as an usher. He was a member of the church for 55 years and was employed for over 10 years as a custodian.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Hockenberry Crooks, whom he married May 12, 2012; two daughters: Debbie Smith and Amy (Jeffery) Rhodes, both of Jamestown; two sisters: Linda Pascarella and Joy Pascarella of Bradford, Pa.; a brother, Jack Crooks of Las Vegas, Nev.; two granddaughters: Jessica Crooks, and Lindsey Bloomberg of Jamestown; a grandson, Zachary Rhodes of Jamestown; five great-grandchildren: Mia Heggerty, Cheyenne Smith, Zade Van Hook, Tessa Wells and Allanah Bloomberg.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn Sampson Crooks, who passed away on April 16, 2010; a brother, Arthur Crooks; two sisters: Bonnie McAndrew and Cathy Stockman.

A visitation will be held at Riccardi’s Hubert Funeral Home on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 from 2-5p.m.

A funeral service will be held Monday, Dec. 5, 2022 at 11a.m., at the New Creation Assembly of God Church. The Rev William Blair will officiate.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the New Creation Assembly of God Church.

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