Francis E. Cratsley

Francis E. Cratsley, 71, of Corning, NY passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at home surrounded by his family following a long illness with esophageal cancer.

Francis was born August 12, 1949 in Corning, NY the son of Francis and Mary (Carruthers) Cratsley. He was a graduate of West High School.  He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army.

Francis retired as a machine technician from Corning Inc., serving 34 years of service.

He is survived by his wife Susan M. (Dee) Cratsley of Corning; and son Francis E. Cratsley, Jr., of Elmira; Three grandchildren, Zachary, Courtney, and Nichaulas; Four greatgrandchildren, Sofia, Ashton, Addison, and Solan; 13 siblings, many sisters and brothers-in-laws, along with many nieces and nephews.

No services will be held.

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