University of Michigan Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Sylvia Krissoff
KRISSOFF, SYLVIA Sylvia Gittlen Krissoff died peacefully on March 6, 2014, at the age of 94. Born on March 17, 1919, to Ruth (nee Armour) and Alex Gittlen, she was a life-long resident of Grand Rapids. The second of four daughters, Sylvia and her three sisters, Doris, Adeline, and Marilyn, were not only excellent students but also active participants in and supporters of countless community and charitable organizations. Sylvia learned of her art talent at an early age, receiving training and...
