Gerald G. ‘Geronimo’ Crosby, 68 of Monaca passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born on August 27, 1950 he was the son of Grace (McClure) Crosby of Vanport and the late Grant H. Crosby.  After graduating from the Newcastle School of Trades, Jerry pursued a career as an  auto mechanic .  He loved spending time with his grandkids and riding his motorcycle.  He attended Vanport Presbyterian Church.

He will be sadly missed by his mother, Grace Crosby, his children; Heather Benton (Eric Davis) and their children Symon and Sydney; David Benton and his children, Cassidy, Tala, and Jessica; Shalynn Jurcic and her children, Lydia and Roman; Melody (Calvin, Jr.) Waters and her children, Jaziah, Asyiah, Tara Crawford, Teric Milliner, Tierra, Justise, and Zyon Simmons, Alijah and Mariah Reeves, Aaliyah and Amiya Waters and a great grandson TruVun Waters and  a son, Cole Crosby. Two brothers, Jon (Shirley) Crosby, and Dennis Crosby, and a sister, Anne Steinbring, a sister in law, Pamela Crosby  and numerous nieces and nephews

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Simpson) Crosby, two brothers; David & William Crosby and a sister, Marcia Mineard.

Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a memorial service on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Vanport Presbyterian Church, 289 Georgetown Lane, Beaver with Reverend David Byers officiating. A luncheon will immediately follow at the church.

Arrangements were entrusted to Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

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