Victoria Marie Crowe, age 55, resident of 532 South Main Street, Cambridge Springs, PA died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday morning, January 8, 2011. A long time resident of Venango, she had lived for the past two years in Cambridge Springs.
Born in Kittanning, PA on October 26, 1955, she was the daughter of Helen Corrigan Kuhta and the late Edward Kuhta. Victoria graduated from Meadville High School in 1973 and from 1983 until 2007 was a business owner in Venango.
Acclaimed as an excellent cook in her restaurant business, Victoria was a hard working, selfless person and was compassionate and caring. She loved her family, particularly her three grandchildren whom she adored. Gardening and reading were pleasurable interests which occupied her spare time. Vickie was closely connected to the First Baptist Church in Cambridge Springs.
Surviving family members in addition to her mother – Helen Hughes of Meadville include three children from her 25-year marriage – Kathryn Doubet and her husband, Newton; Lucas Crowe and his wife, Estela; and Robert Jacob Crowe all of Cambridge Springs; three grandchildren – Parker, Cameron, and Alexander Doubet; three brothers – Ken Kuhta, Joe Kuhta, and Thomas Hughes, all of Meadville; and a sister – Pam Phillips of Virginia.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 and are invited to attend funeral services there on Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Rod Beardsley, pastor of First Baptist Church in Cambridge Springs will officiate. Interment will be in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville.
This community, our church family, and all my friends have been so supportive. We’d all like to thank you and have you know we have felt and benefited from your love and prayers. Glory to God who causes all thngs to work for His purposes and His glory. In the carrying out His will he saw fit to have known my mom before the creation of the world. And in these last days, just months before her death, she repented and came to Christ. In the end she was beaten and utterly defeated and that’s just the heart setting that God enters into. Indeed there He met her in the midst of personal trial and questioning so much of her existance- meaning came- God was real, sent His Son to die for her, gave her His Holy Spirit, and she would follow Him. We are thankful and grateful for a Faithful God.
Katie, Luke, and Jake,
I spoke with your mom before Christmas, for once she sounded peaceful and happy. I will miss her, as I know all of you will. The gardens in Heaven will be more beautiful now that she is there to tend to them. Remember I am just a phone call away and always here for you guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you.
Katie, Luke and Jake:
I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mom, although its been many years since I’ve seen any of you. I remember it like it was yesterday. I have so many great memories of your mother and will never forget her smile. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Katie, Luke, and Jake,
We would like to extend our deepest condolences for the passing of your mom. She was a great lady and will be sadly missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Dear Katie, Luke, Jake, and families,
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Your Mom always thought of others first and you kids were the “joy of her life”. She had a special way with people and one of the warmest smiles. I will always remember the support she gave to all our kids during their high school years. Life just doesn’t make sense some times. But, as you go thorough these difficult days, remember she’s with you in spirit forever. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Donna
Katie, Luke and Jake,
Jim, Shelby and I would like to extend our deepest condolences for the passing of your mom. She was a great lady. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Vicki was full of life and was a great friend to many,always ready to help someone in need.My thoughts and prayers are with the family.She will be sadly missed,God bless
Dear Katie, Jake and Luke,
I just heard about your mother this morning. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great friend to me, helping me out when I needed it. Chris and I will never forget the fun times we had with her at the Corner. She will be truly missed!
Dear Katie and Family
I just learned of your mom’s passing this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely
Karen
Helen, Pam, Joey and Kenny,
So sorry to hear of the loss of our cousin and niece Vickie. Our sincere sympathy to you. The loss of an immediate family member is very difficult, as we know from losing David. Our thoughts are with you, God bless you all,
Aunt Dorothy, Tom, Kathy, Michael, Christine, Terri and Amy
I am very sorry for your loss I went to school with Vicki in Cambridge Springs U are in my prayers .
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Vicki was a wonderful person, and a great family friend. I have many fond memories of Vicki from my childhood. You are all in my thoughts.
Katie, Lucas, Jake and family members, our hearts go out to you in the loss of your mom. I just can’t imagine what her grandchildren are going through but know you will wrap your arms around them for your mom and let them know, often, how much they are now loved from afar. Though she died way too young she had the treasure of spending lots of time with her grandchildren, so she was indeed blessed!
Vicki served the very best fried chicken at her restaurant in Venango! She was always in motion with a big smile on her face. Bigger than life and her own person! Bravo!
Dear, sweet Katie, Luke, Josh and your families,
My family and I offer our deepest sympathy to you. At times like this “I am sorry”..seems so empty, but its all I know to say..I am so deeply saddened. My heart just aches for you and your families.
Your mother was so fun, such a live wire, full of energy, charisma and love for her children that’s for sure. I had many fun times at the Crowe household and will always remember how generous and great your sweet mom was to us by letting your home be an ‘open door’ and a fun place to be.
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during what I only imagine, is the most difficult time in your lives. I am very sorry my schedule wont allow me to come and pay my respect this Tuesday. But please know you are thought of and again, my family and I offer you our sympathy.
Very Truly, Natalie Miller and family
i AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOT SEEN VICKIE FOR YEARS WE WENT TO NUMINE ELEMENTARY TOGETHER AND I USED TO SLEEP OVER AT HER HOUSE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL
KATHY
I am so sorry to hear of Vicki’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lucas, Estella, Katie and Jake. We are sorry to hear of the suddon loss of your mother. She was a great lady and I’m glad that I got to know her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss. If you need anything give us a call.
I remember some humorous times when the two “Venango Vicki’s ” got stories got mixed up in local gossip. Vickie was so much fun & full of life. My sympathy to her family for their loss.
Helen and family my deepest sympathy to you and and your family at the loss of your loved one.Prayers are with you.