Travis Ray Chrispen (Tuffy) 66, of North East, PA, passed away Monday, November 20th, 2023 after a short battle with lung cancer surrounded by loved ones.

Travis was preceded in death by his parents Wayne Lawrence Chrispen & Elsie Mae Chrispen (Horton), a grandson, Travis Ray Chrispen III, a sister, Tracy Young, and several aunts and uncles.

Survivors include his wife of 46yrs Linda M. Chrispen (Boll) 3 children, Carol Meerhoff, Angie Chrispen (Doug), Travis R. Chrispen Jr (Sandy), Seven Grandkids, Mariah Peru (David), Kaitlyn Bane, Jared Bane, Alexis Brogdon, Alex Turben, Dominick Maines, Shaylyn Chrispen, 2 great-grandchildren Paisley Peru and Gracelyn Bane, Several niece's & nephews, 7 Siblings, Cindy, Monica, Chris, Nancy, Marti, Judy, Chuck, and many cousins.

Travis proudly served in the US Navy and had a career as a laborer at Ridge-U-Rak before retiring, to enjoy the rest of his life as the avid outdoorsman and tinkerer that he was!

The ransomed soul of the poor tinker left its worn-out tenement and passed into the presence of Him who loved and gave Himself a ransom even for him.

Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 11 AM at the South Harborcreek United Methodist Church, 7929 McGill Rd, Harborcreek, PA. followed by a luncheon in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to W. Tad Bowers Funeral Home 92 S. Lake St., North East, PA, 16428 to offset funeral costs.  To send condolences, please visit www.bowersfuneralhome.com