Crissy N. Riffer

1952 - 2023

Crissy N. (Smith) Riffer, 71, of Kiski Township, passed away Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Kittanning Health and Rehab Center. Born June 3, 1952, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Harold E. and Carolynn T. (Truby) Smith. Crissy was a 1970 graduate of Apollo-Ridge High School and attended IUP. She was a homemaker, and member of Vandergrift United Methodist Church, where Crissy was the financial secretary for 19 years, and membership secretary for many years. She assisted with funeral dinners and making candy for many church events. Crissy volunteered many hours at the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank in Natrona Heights. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting, and loved to travel with her husband to the Outer Banks and Lancaster, Pa. Crissy is survived by her husband of 50 years, Keith A. Riffer; sister, Catherine Shearer, of Oklahoma Borough; sister-in-law, Roxana (Paul) Legarsky, of Kiski Township; brother-in-law, Richard (Kathy) Riffer, of Kittanning; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in the CURRAN-SHAFFER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 100 Owens View Ave., Apollo. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in the funeral home, with Pastor Julie Kolacz officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Apollo. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches (Food Bank), 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, PA 15065. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.curranfuneralhome.com.