Paul E. CRIPPEN, 78, of Westfield, PA, died Sunday, September 1, 2024 in his home.  Born June 24, 1946, in Clymer Township, he was the son of Louis W. “Luke” and Arvilla M. Seeley Crippen.  On June 3, 1967, in Williamson, NY, he married the former Peggy A. Blauvelt, who survives.  He worked as a logger with his brothers, Rial, Mike, and Gordon, and nephew, Rick; and was last employed as a truck driver by Wade’s Concrete, retiring in 2008.  Paul was a member of God’s New Beginning Church in Harrison Valley.  

Surviving besides his wife, Peggy, are: a son, Paul (Kelli) Crippen, Jr. of Ulysses; four daughters, Ronda (Scott) Lamphier of Port Allegany, Janet Crippen of Westfield, Tammie (Geno) Lampman of Westfield, and Connie (Mike) Moyer of Sabinsville; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Mike (Lil) Crippen of Sabinsville; three sisters, Christine Mitchell of Waterloo, NY, Lulu Myrick of Geneva, NY, and Elsie Young of Sabinsville; nieces, nephews, and cousins.  

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by five brothers, Gordon Crippen, Roger Crippen, Rial Crippen, Melvin Crippen, and Howard Crippen.  

Friends may call at the Harrison Valley C&MA Church on Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 12:00 PM.  Pastor Justin Prouty will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook.  Memorials may be made to God’s New Beginning Church, 104 East Main St., Harrison Valley, PA 16927.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.