Helen E. Crissman

Helen E. Crissman, 102, of 205 Congress Street, formerly of Emery Towers, passed away, Sunday, April 5, 2015, at The Pavilion at BRMC.

Born January 8, 1913, Lima, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Frank P. and Carrie (Whitney) Odell.

On April 12, 1933 in Bradford she married Melvin W. Crissman, who died on October 31, 1985.

Mrs. Crissman was 1931 graduate of Bradford High School. She had been employed at Bradford Motor Works during World War II, and in 1958 she began working at the Bradford Hospital. She retired as the Assistant Credit Manager in 1974.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she taught Vacation Bible School and worked in the Church Library. She was a member and Past President of the Current Events Club, and was awarded the Lifetime membership award, she was also a member of the current events Bridge Club.

Mrs. Crissman enjoyed camping with her family and was a member of the National Campers and Hikers Association. She was an avid reader, bridge player, a member of the First Wednesday Bridge Club and was an accomplished seamstress.

Surviving is a daughter, Martha Crissman, of Bradford, with whom she resided, one son, M. Wayne "Gus" (Mary Ann) Crissman of Rew, 7 grandchildren, Greg Flint, Katrina (Darryl) Marshall, Shelly (Dennis) Hannon, Leslie Mongillo, Tim (Nancy) Crissman, Alyssa Silvis and Matthew (Jody) Silvis, 13 great grandchildren, Heather Dieffendorfer Gregory Flint, Vicki Jean Flint, Charles Flint, Taylor Marshall, Christopher (Melissa) Smith, Ryan (Amanda) Mongillo, Jennie Mongillo, Riley and Shea Crissman, Joshua Silvis, Eddy and Vedder Silvis, 2 great great grandchildren Mayla and Maverick Smith. Mrs. Crissman was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter Harriet Flint, one sister, Viola Hughes, and one great great granddaughter Autumn Rose Smith.

Family will be receiving friends on Saturday, April 11, 2015, from 10:00am to 11:00am in the First Presbyterian Church where funeral and committal services will be held at 11:00am with Rev. Rob Klouw Co-Pastor officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to First Presbyterian Church 54 East Corydon Street Bradford, PA 16701.

On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Crissman Family How very saddened I was to hear of Helen's passing and you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. You must, however, be celebrating such an amazing life. A life led with such class and dignity. Helen was such a lady and we are all the better for having known her.
— Debbie Lowery

Sorry to hear about her passing. David Johe
— David Johe

To all the Crissmans - I always enjoyed seeing Helen at events at Tim & Nancy's. She was such an inspiration and I loved her feisty spirit. I'll never forget her offer of help to my mom after her serious illness a few years ago, and was so touched by Helen's concern and generosity. Wish we could be there to honor her.
— Joette & Chris Kompare

Tim, Nancy and Family, Heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your Grandmother. She will always be just a memory away.
— Jan Fleming

Condolences

  • Crissman Family How very saddened I was to hear of Helen's passing and you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. You must, however, be celebrating such an amazing life. A life led with such class and dignity. Helen was such a lady and we are all the better for having known her.

    — Debbie Lowery
  • Sorry to hear about her passing. David Johe

    — David Johe
  • To all the Crissmans - I always enjoyed seeing Helen at events at Tim & Nancy's. She was such an inspiration and I loved her feisty spirit. I'll never forget her offer of help to my mom after her serious illness a few years ago, and was so touched by Helen's concern and generosity. Wish we could be there to honor her.

    — Joette & Chris Kompare
  • Tim, Nancy and Family, Heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your Grandmother. She will always be just a memory away.

    — Jan Fleming