Joan Crissinger, 97
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.
Funeral Home: Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home
Website: denbowfh.com
