James “Jim” Andrew Crowley Sr., 78, of Bradford passed away Friday (Jan. 23, 2026), at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie.

Born Oct. 4, 1947, in Lock Haven, he was a son of the late John and Elizabeth York Crowley.

On Oct. 24, 1977, in Las Vegas, he married Sue A. Burton Crowley, who survives.

James was a 1965 graduate of Kane High School.

On April 27, 1967, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served on the USS Renshaw and USS Perkins as an electrician’s mate 2nd class until his honorable discharge on Feb. 16, 1971.

After the service he worked as a lead lineman at Penelec, retiring after 31 years of service.

Jim was a member of Bradford VFW Post 212 and Bradford American Legion Post 108. He loved to hunt, fish and sit on the deck in the sun enjoying a good book.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Sue, of 49 years, are one son, James Crowley (Katelyn) of Buffalo, N.Y.; two sisters, Mary (Kurt) Schmidt in Kentucky and Margaret (Harvey) Johnson in Florida; two brothers, Jack (Diane) Crowley in New Jersey, and Joseph (Janet) Crowley of Pittsburgh; two grandchildren, Wynona and Arlo Crowley; and sister-in-law Juanita (Sis) Huntoon; along with many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Matthew Crowley.

At Jim’s request, there will be no public services observed.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Friends’ Memorial Public Library, Kane, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.