Joan Crissinger
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Joan Crissinger, 97 of Ashland passed away on Wednesday afternoon, July 2, 2025 in her home.
She was born on April 6, 1928 in Galion, Ohio the daughter of the late Paul E. and Missouri (nee Krauss) Boyer.
Joan graduated from Galion High School and went on to Mount Carmel Hospital where she received training that allowed her to become a registered nurse. Joan worked at Mount Carmel Hospital in the general medical and surgical floor for two years and went on to work at Dr. Wetzel's office.
She married the love of her life, C.F. Crissinger on October 7, 1951.
Joan was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Women's Society, Eastern Star in Galion, RN Association, American Red Cross and a blood bank volunteer.
She is survived by two granddaughters, Madeline Crissinger and Monica (David) Morgan; a great granddaughter, Iris Benton; several nieces and nephews; and an exchange student, Jan Wallender.
In addition to her parents, Joan is preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years of marriage, C.F. Crissinger who passed from this life on January 7, 2013; her daughter, Ann Crissinger who passed away in 1966; one son, Paul Crissinger who passed away in 2021; and one infant sister, Marcia May Boyer.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home with Reverend Tom Snyder and Reverend Dr. JoAnn Ford Watson presiding. A meal and time of fellowship will follow in the Legacy Room at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Ashland County Memorial Park. Friends and family may visit one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Hospital in Columbus or to the First United Methodist Church.
For those who may not be able to attend, online condolences may be shared on the funeral home's website at denbowfh.com.
Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the arrangements.
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Ronda Tomlinson
July 12, 2025
My wonderful friend who has shared many lovely and tender stories with me over tea and delicious treats. I've known Joan for a few blessed years since moving in to the house across the street. But it seems like a long life journey with her because she let me in to her world and became a beloved friend. I will miss her dearly but I look forward to reuniting with her one day in heaven.
Marcy Doyle
July 7, 2025
Mr. & Mrs. Crissinger were very close friends with my in-laws, Lorin and Helen Doyle. Joan and Helen were in a Child Study Club and I am certain that Joan was no doubt the last living member. The club quit meeting but there was a small group (Helen Doyle, Lucille Sprague, Marge Howell, Mrs. Castor and Joan) that would get together for lunch. I got to know Joan from taking her and Helen to the luncheons. I am a licensed real estate agent and she would be quick to tell me when she saw one of my signs in a lawn. She told me she would point to the sign and say "I know her!"
My husband, Jim Doyle, has told me the story of Ann´s incident that lead to her death many times over the years and he also knew Paul from the families being friends.
Joan sent us a very nice note in a sympathy card when Helen passed away that I will always remember. What a pretty, kind and gentle soul Joan was. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family now and in the coming weeks ahead.
Kim Studeny Calhoo
July 6, 2025
How sad I am to hear of Joan's passing. She was a loving and caring person. She supported me in my run for mayor Ashland and we became friends. She and Chris were friends of my parents as well. We were readers and shared books and loved movies as well. What a lovely lady. So happy she is with her children and husband in heaven. Kim Studeny Calhoon
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