ATHENS, Ohio -- A local memorial service will be held for Dr. Harry B. Crewson, the 17th president of Ohio University, at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, in Galbreath Chapel on campus. Crewson passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, in Sebring, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Harry B. Crewson Freshman Scholarship Fund through the Ohio University Foundation.

Crewson served as president of Ohio University from 1974 to 1975. He followed Claude R. Sowle as president and served until Charles J. Ping was installed in office.

Crewson began teaching at the university in 1949 and spent 25 years as a professor of economics prior to his selection as president.

He is survived by his wife, the former Marge Williams, and two children, John and Karen. His first wife, Martha Walker Crewson, died in 1990.