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Catherine Crighton, 83

November 12, 2014

Catherine Crighton, 83, of Lancaster and formerly of Robesonia, passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Born in New York, NY to the late Alexander and Catherine Hughes Cardno, she was raised in Aberdeen Scotland where she met and married her husband, the late Edwin F. Crighton in May of 1954.
After returning to the United States, Catherine worked as an Administrative Assistant to the Statistician at Marshall College and later, Yale University. Most recently, before her retirement, she worked as a Manager for Boscov’s Department Store in Pottsville.
Catherine was a member of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, Robesonia, PA and had also belonged St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Pottsville. She was a beloved mother and grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed needlecrafts and traveling.
Catherine is survived by 3 loving children: Aileen Berger, of Lancaster, Donna Egan, wife of Gerard, of Robesonia, and Kenneth Crighton, of Cedar Rapids, IA; 7 grandchildren: Kristen, Melissa and Ryan Egan, Andrew, Stephanie, Zoey, and Seth Crighton. In addition to her parents and husband, Catherine is preceded in death by her son, Keith Crighton and granddaughter, Danielle Berger.
A Memorial Mass celebrating the life of Catherine will be held at 11AM, on Monday, November 17, 2014, at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 321 N. Church St., Robesonia, PA 19551, with the Rev. Mark Wrightson as Celebrant. Interment will be private and will take place at St. Patrick Calvary Cemetery, Mount Carbon, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Catherine’s name may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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November 15, 2014

Dear Aileen and Family–
Deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved mom. I remember your mom and mine talking as we played up on 16th and Norwegian in front of the factory (back in the early 60’s!). We lost our mom in May. Just know that your mom is ok now and she’s with your dad and Keith.
Sincerely,
Debbie Shuman Reed

November 15, 2014

Dear Crighton Family,
My sincerest of condolances on the passing of your dear mother. She was a kind and gentle soul who dearly loved her children and I am sure her granchildren as well. She once told me that I was probably the only person who could have gotten Donna to cut her hair in high school to play Nellie Forbush in ‘South Pacific’. That was back in 197@#$%^& something. I guess she was tired of cleaning that long hair from the bathroom drain!! Seriously, very sorry for your loss!
Sincerely,
John Potlunas

Services
Monday, November 17, 2014
11:00 AM
St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
321 N. Church St.
Robesonia, PA 19551
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