Mr. George Andrew Crankshaw

September 15, 1936 - December 29, 2019

George Andrew Crankshaw, 83, of Johnstown, New York, passed peacefully on December 29th, 2019, at the Mountain Valley Hospice House in Gloversville, NY, with members of his family by his side. George was born on September 15th, 1936 to the late William Forest Crankshaw and Almeda (Cole) Crankshaw. He is a 1954 graduate of Johnstown High School, and worked for most of his career at the Johnstown Knitting Mill, Johnstown, New York, lasting over forty-two years. He served in the U.S. Army in both the United States and Korea. His marriage to Marilyn Jane Kuebaugh, who survives him, lasted sixty-three years. They were married in Johnstown, N.Y. on September 15, 1956. Together, they always showed great pride in their five children, lived simply, and valued the significance in their roles as parents to them throughout the years. He also enjoyed spending time with his extended family. George and Marilyn's children are Lori Fancher (George) and George Timothy Crankshaw (Pam), both of Orange County, California, William Thomas Crankshaw (Wally), Andrew Forest Crankshaw (Kathy), and John Charles Crankshaw (Dawn), all of Fulton County, N.Y.; his siblings William Frederick Crankshaw, Sandra Vouga, Mary Ann Shaver, and Donna Mussey survive; and he is predeceased by two siblings, Charles Crankshaw and Ross Crankshaw. He cherished his grandchildren Nichole Fancher Vargas (Gabe), Kristina Crankshaw Atkinson (Matt), Timothy Joe Crankshaw, Nicholas Crankshaw, Damiana Crankshaw, Isabella Crankshaw, Sofia Crankshaw, and beloved great-grandchildren Landyn Atkinson, Cayden Atkinson, and Vivian Vargas. Many nieces and nephews survive him. It was George's wish that there be no formal services at this time. A private graveside service for family and friends will be held in the spring. Memorial contributions can be made in George's memory to the Mountain Valley Hospice House, Gloversville, N.Y. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ehle and Barnett Family F.H., Llc, 15 North William Street, Johnstown, N.Y.12095.