Robert M. Crane Jr., 55, of Cochranville, died Tuesday, May 5, at his home in Cochranville, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of Amy Crane, with whom he shared 28 years of marriage. Born in Darby, he was the son of the late Robert Crane Sr. and Mary (McLeer) Crane.
Bob graduated from Sun Valley High School in Aston in 1988. He worked as a production specialist for Maguire Products for 22 years. It was a job that challenged him, but he thoroughly enjoyed it, and it gave him the ability to be creative.
In his spare time, Bob was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time with his children and friends. He especially enjoyed taking long rides in his truck on back roads. He was known for making his own moonshine and hosting pig roasts for family and friends. He loved going to the mountains, especially Gouldsborough in Wayne County. Like all bargain hunters, he liked things that fell off the back of trucks. He was a collector of many things.
He will be remembered for his contagious laugh and kind heart. He was always willing to lend a helping hand.
In addition to his wife and his mother, Bob is survived by his children, Hannah, Jacob, and Michael; his siblings, Kelly Bertrand (Randy) of Maryland and John Crane (Kelly) of Delaware; his nieces and nephews, Tori Rongstad (Matt), Zachary Bertrand (Rebecca), Ryan McKinney, and Gavin McKinney.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a fund for Bob’s children https://www.tmcfunding.com/funds/support-hannah-jacob-and-michael-crane/16098/
The family would like to thank the staff of Willow Tree Hospice for the wonderful care that Bob received in his time of need.
Services to be determined.
Arrangements are by Matthew Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
About Rich Schwartzman
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
