William Henry Criss Jr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Henry Criss Jr. (Alliance, Ohio), born in Salem, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 30, 2024 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact William had on those he encountered along his journey. Though William may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Henry Sr. and Ida Mae; and his sisters, Joan Rauch (Dave) and Bonita Jones. He is survived by: his son William Mark Criss (Amy); his wife Elaine (Dorsey); his daughter Stephanie; his grandchildren, Zachary (Miranda) and Marissa Matthews (Corey); and his siblings, Suzanne Flowers (Kenneth), Dennis (Patricia) and Terry (Caroline). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.