Craig L. Switzer, Sr., 73, of Eldred, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at his residence.

Born on January 4, 1952, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Carl James and Anna Laura (Smith) Switzer.

He was a 1971 graduate of Bradford Area High School and received his Act 120 certification from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1983.

Craig was a Sgt, for the Foster Township Police Department. Worked for the Corydon Township Police Department, United States Forest Service and was the Otto Eldred Police Chief until his retirement in 2015.  Along with his former wife, Evie, he owned and operated Fox’s Pizza Den of Eldred, for over 20 years.

He was a member of SLEA, Northern Star Lodge # 555, and Past Worshipful Master, Coudersport Consistory, the Eldred Conservation Club and the Otto Township Volunteer Fire Department.  

Surviving is a daughter, Christina L. Switzer, one son, Craig L. Switzer Jr., the mother of his children, Evie Switzer, all of Eldred, two sister-in-law’s, Connie Switzer, and Louise Switzer, four grandchildren, Elisha, Dustin, Gabrielle, and Kristen, and one great-granddaughter, Lydia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Norma Jean Walushka, and Joan (Don) Nelson, and two brothers Robert Switzer and Donald Switzer.

Family will receive friends on Friday, February 14, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm, in the Hilltop Baptist Church in Gifford, where on Saturday at 11:00 am, funeral service will be held with Rev. Max Simms, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Smethport.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Eldred Conservative Club P.O. Box 511, Eldred, PA 16731, or a charity of the donor’s choice

Online condolences, may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com