Bertha Irene Crews

March 4, 1934 - January 12, 2021
Bertha Irene Crews

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Bertha Irene “Bert” Crews, 86 of Wellsville, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Brookdale Salem following a lengthy illness.

Bert was born in Wellsville on March 4, 1934, the daughter of the late Charles Grindle and Anna Lucella McFall Grindle.  She was a graduate of Wellsville High School Class of 1951.

Bert married the love of her life, James W “Jim” Crews on February 7, 1953.  In 1959, Jim and Bert established Crews Home Improvements.  Bert was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville and later a member of Sacred Heart Church.  Over the years, Bert belonged to several clubs such as: Arts Club, Town and Country Card Club, and Bunco Club.

Left behind to cherish her memory are: her loving husband of 67 years and 11 months, Jim Crews; her five children: James W “Jim” (Kathie) Crews II, Chuck (Karen) Crews, Brenda (Paul) Kish, Amy (Jim) Brown, and Mike (Shawna) Crews.  Bert also leaves behind 10 grandchildren: Kristie Crews (Troy) Swafford, Jessica Crews Beaver, Andrew Crews, Ashley Crews, Michael (Sarah) Brown, Nathan (Kate) Kish, Hannah Crews (Justin) Boley, Scott (Marissa) Brown, Daniel (Katie) Kish, and Haley Crews; four great-grandchildren: Elena, Adalynn, Samuel, and Levi.  She also leaves behind her special friends Ron and Nancy Dailey as well as many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, Bert was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Kathie, and her three sisters:  Marilyn Swearingen, Loretta Kiddey, and Charla Mouse.

The Crews family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at Brookdale and Community Hospice, as well as Bert’s “Special Angel” Beth Myers.

No visitation or services will be observed at this time.  Donations in memory of Bert can be made to: Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, OH  44663.

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  • January 16, 2021
    Karen Brown says:
    A thought of comfort and condolences to the grieving family. We are thinking about you and have many happy memories of time spent at your family’s home while growing up. Love and peace, Karen and Brian Brown

  • January 17, 2021
    Danelle Brown says:
    My sincere condolences to the entire Crews family. Bert was always so kind and made us feel like family. She always had something witty to say and made me laugh. I pray your wonderful memories bring you peace.

  • January 17, 2021
    Michael Brown says:
    Sarah and I have been talking for the last few days about the best way to remember Grandma. I think Sarah summed her up best when she said, "an inspiration." That is what she was for me. I have made it through many hard times by thinking or even being told, "You can do this, you are Bert Crews' grandson." Love.

  • January 19, 2021
    Barb Beveridge says:
    My thoughts and prayers are with Jim and the Crews family. Bert really enjoyed being in our Bunco club and loved yelling "BUNCO" when she would roll one. She never wanted her card punched when she won, she would take it home and have a jigsaw puzzle put on her computer, made from the picture.

  • January 19, 2021
    Allan and Carol Barlis says:
    There is another sweet angel in heaven. Bert loved her family and was so proud of them all. She had so much love and care from them. She always was happy and a joy to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Blessings and prayers to Jim and family.