Susan Jane McCracken, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and nurse, 79, of Crosby, passed away Saturday (July 12, 2025) at UPMC-Hamot, Erie.

She was born January 30, 1946 in Kane, PA, a daughter of Paul C. and Evelyn M. (Almony) Larson. 

She was the devoted wife of David McCracken, who knew he would marry her the moment he first saw her. Married October 7,1961, together, they shared a lifetime of love and partnership.

Susan was a compassionate and dedicated nurse, she was inspired by her hero, Mother Teresa, and lived a life of service to others. After raising her children, she proudly returned to school, earning her high school diploma and later graduating first in her nursing school class.

She cared deeply for her family—especially her children and grandchildren—who were the joy of her life. Her legacy of love, kindness, and quiet strength will live on in all who knew her.

Susan worked for Sylvania Electric, Jaguar Company of Smethport, and was a nurse at Sena Kean Manor for many years, as well as caring for critically ill children as a home care nurse, before retiring.

Susan wrote a grant for Jaguar Company’s employees years ago to help benefit them through union status. She was a voice for the workers she supported. She loved spending time with her family and friends.

In addition to her husband, David, she is survived by:

Two sons: David R. (Michelle) McCracken of Bolivar, NY and Daniel L. (Laurie) McCracken of Bloomsburg, PA

Two daughters: Donna M. (Dennis) Raught of Waddell, AZ and Paula J. (Jon) Christoffel of Merritt Island, FL

Grandchildren: Adam (Amy) & Alex Kordus, Eric (Abbie), Allison & Emily McCracken, James (Emilee) & Cayla Christoffel, Zachary (Lauren) & Cameron McCracken

Step grandchildren: Denae & Tia Raught

Great grandchildren: Jameson Christoffel, Rhyatt Greenman, Hadley & Owen McCracken

Two brothers: Charles Larson of Conneaut, OH and Larry Larson (Florence) of Smethport

And several nieces and nephews

In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by one sister, Marlene Zetwick, and two brothers, Tom and Gary Larson.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 17, from 10AM to noon at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, where funeral services will begin at noon, with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, Gifford, officiating. Burial will be in Norwich Cemetery, Colegrove.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Hamlin Memorial Library, Smethport, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.