Ira L. Crusan, Jr., of Titusville, had his adventure in this life unexpectedly end on April 19, 2017 at the age of 31.

Ira was an Airborne US Army Veteran who served overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

During his service, Ira earned numerous metals for Army Commendations, Army Achievements, and Army Good Conduct.

After completion of his military career, he returned to the arms of his loving family.

Ira was the life of the party, known for his jokes, playfulness, and ability to make people smile at inappropriate moments.

Ira blazed his own amazing path through life, as a person, in his career, and as his children’s dad.

Ira will be held in the hearts and memories of his family, friends, and brothers in uniform, forever giving us all more smiles and laughter.

Ira leaves behind his beloved family; his son, Connor Waychoff, his daughters, Makenzie Crusan and Madisyn Crusan and his wife, Crystal Crusan.

Ira is survived by his uncle, Harvey Crusan, his aunt Kathy Miller, his mother, Deborah Holowell, his father, Ira Crusan, Sr. He is also survived by his 3 brothers, Donald Spencer, Gerald Crusan, and Shawn Crusan; and his 2 sisters, Cheyenne Crusan and Elizabeth Dunkle and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ira was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Raymond and Rosetta Crusan of Rocky Grove, and his maternal grandparents, Robert and Betty Spencer of Franklin.

Services, which his children have named his “Celebration of Life,” will be held on Saturday, April 29, at 11 AM at Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA.

Military Honors will take place at Sunset Hill Memorial Park.

Ira’s family would prefer that anyone wishing to donate, to do so in his name to the PTSD Foundation of America in support of our military members affected by this devastating disorder.

To send flowers, cards, or online condolences, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.