Edwin James Crim Sr., 86, of Mercersburg, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Mercy House in Chambersburg, PA.
Born October 29, 1938 in Hagerstown, MD, he was a son of the late Wesley Edwin Crim and Laura Elizabeth Moyer.
Edwin graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1956. Edwin worked as an electrician for the union, Peters Township, and started his own company, Cumberland Value Electric.
Edwin was an active member in the Mercersburg Lions Club from 1986, and a member of the IBEW Local 143 in Harrisburg, PA for 50 years. Edwin was a former deacon at Mt. Tabor Brethren in Christ Church.
He enjoyed eating breakfast at the Foot of the Mountain Restaurant in Mercersburg taking care of his yards, spending time with his friends, and going to church. Edwin enjoyed staying busy.
Edwin is survived by his daughter, Virginia L. (Robert) Hamlin, a son, Edwin James Crim Jr., 4 grandchildren; John R. Hartman Jr. (Adrienne), Caitlin Leopold (Jon), and Ashley Henderson, 4 great-grandchildren; Alastor Leopold, Sebastian Leopold, Amelia Hartman, and Noah Henderson, his 2 loyal dogs, Dottie and Ricca, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters.
Edwin was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela “Pam” Crim (2017), and a daughter, Joyce Crim (1977).
A private memorial service will take place at Fairview Cemetery with Pastor Kevin Lay officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Antietam Humane Society of Waynesboro, or the Mercy House in Chambersburg, PA.
Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg, PA.
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