Obituaries
William R. Crawford, 71
July 25, 2025
William R. Crawford, 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, July 25, 2025.
He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Robert S. and Pauline Minnie (Dommel) Crawford.
William graduated from J. P. McCaskey High Scholl, Class of 1972, and served in the US Navy with Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity, Naval Station in Norfolk, VA, obtaining the rank of Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class. He received the Navy Achievement Medal.
Following the Navy, William worked for the US Postal Service beginning at Harrisburg Pike performing various jobs and ending his career as postmaster at the Rohrerstown Road Post Office, retiring in 2018.
He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, biking, archery, fishing, and hunting. William was a member of Ducks Unlimited and Lancaster Conservancy, a life member of the NRA and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, as well as member of Green Hill Sportsmen’s Association and Lancaster Bicycle Club.
He was an incredibly generous man, giving of his time and money. He was strong-willed, highly organized, and instrumental in the neighborhood campfire.
William’s family includes his daughter, Sheena R. Crawford of Buffalo, NY, sister Sherree Rumberger, wife of Joseph of Lancaster, PA, brother Robert S. Crawford, husband of Kerry of Parkesburg, PA, sister Dr. Ruth Fisher, wife of Rob of Pequea, PA, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brother Ray S. Crawford.
Contributions can be made in William’s memory to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, 5705 Grant Creek, Missoula, MT 59808
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 5601 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
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Condolences to the Family
August 11, 2025
We are Sorry for Your Loss, Gone but not forgotten, you will always be in our hearts. Sitting by the campfire sharing Hiking, Hunting, and Bicycling Stories will be missed.
Mark Brackbill
August 10, 2025
Bill was a great coworker. My condolences to Bill’s family and friends.
August 05, 2025
My prayers and condolences to the family and friends of William.
I worked with him at the Post Office and recall he was a hard and dedicated worker.
His memory and spirit will always be with us. . Russell Landau
August 05, 2025
I worked at the Post Office when Bill worked there, but I never worked with him. We would express pleasantries upon passing, and I want to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Gloria Ansell
August 04, 2025
I knew Bill in High School. We became friends working at the postal sevice together. Bill was a good man! Bill was very generous and I always enjoyed our conversations together. I will always have good lasting memories of my friend Bill.
Jim Donnelly
August 03, 2025
I am so very sorry for your loss. We live in Bill’s neighborhood, and I would see him occasionally when I walked past his house with my pup. I did not really know him, but we always said a few kind words, or at least a wave hello. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Beate and David Duschl
