Crystal Littell, 77, of Ambridge, passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2025.
She was born on August 26th, 1948, a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Leasha. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert Littell Jr., her sisters, Carol Leasha and Roberta Bean Hashman, her brothers, Elliot, Gary, and Harry Leasha and her son-in-law, David Lilley. She is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Gary Besong, her children, Kimberly (Darrell) Smith, April Lilley, Kelly (William) Berry, Amy Perminter, and Gary Littell, her siblings, Joyce Grundhoffer and Donald Leasha, her cherished daughter-in-law, Misty Brutout, eighteen grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends, especially her dear companions, Virginia Swogger, Alice Harris, and Jeanie Taylor.

After she graduating from Beaver High School, Crystal became a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant and went on to work at Encompass Health (formerly Health South Health), where she later retired. She was a proud life member of the Ambridge Moose Lodge and a devoted member of Good Samaritan Church of Ambridge.

Crystal will be remembered as an avid Steelers fan who enjoyed scratch-off tickets, playing bingo, trips to the casino, cooking, and sewing. Above all, she treasured her family, especially her children and beloved grandchildren, who were the joy of her life.

Family and friends will be received on Monday, September 1st, from 2-4 P.M. and 5-7 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements and where departing prayers will be offered on Tuesday, September 2nd, at 10 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M., at Good Samaritan Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 2186 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa.