Mary Crisman
August 31, 1925 ~ August 28, 2014
Born in: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Mary Crisman, 88, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday evening, August 28th, at UPMC NW in Seneca.Born August 31, 1925 in Bethlehem, PA, Mary was the daughter of the late Eli and Helen Sipas Suznovich. She married Forrest L. Crisman April 6, 1946, and he preceded her in death on November 16, 2010.Mary was a member of the Franklin Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed reading, traveling, crafts and especially cherished the times she spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.Mary is survived by her son, Dale E. Crisman and his wife, Beverly, of Pikeville, KY; her daughter, Susan Cox of Franklin; her 3 grandchildren, Kimberly Crisman of Pikeville, KY, Larry Dunlap and his wife, Tara, of Erie, and Travis Cox and his fiancee', Amanda, of La Plato, MD; and her 7 great-grandchildren, Ashley King of Franklin, Kaelan Miller of Erie, Nathanie and Calista Dunlap of Georgia, Ryan and Samuel Dunlap of Erie, and Jordan Crisman of Pikeville, KY. She is also survived by her 3 brothers, Raymond Suznovich and his wife, Judy, of Yardley, PA, and Steve Suznovich, and Daniel Suzvnovich and his wife, Patricia, all of New Brunswick, NJ; and her 3 sisters, Rose Redmond and her husband, Silas, of Waynesville, Missouri, Susan Channel of Franklin Park, NJ, and Catherine McGugan of Beverly Hills, FL.In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by her 2 brothers, George and Paul Suznovich; and her sister, Helen Whalen.Family and friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Monday, September 1st from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services for Mary will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 2nd at 2 p.m. with Pastor David Smith, pastor of the Franklin Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Garden.The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in Mary's memory to the Franklin Church of the Nazarene.To send flowers, cards, online condolences or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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One of my favorite memories of my mother- in- law Mary took place when she lived with us for a time in Kentucky . She and and I would sit side by side in our recliners watching television. Mollie (my little
schnauzer dog) would always come up to my chair and look at me acting as though she wanted to sit with me. I would always say come Mollie and move over for her to jump up for her to sit with me, and every time she would then look at Mary and walk over to her chair, and jump up and sit with her. We would always laugh . I will always remember and cherish this happy moment we had together. Love from Bev
Mary, was a lovely lady, enjoyed our many visits to each other homes. gotten to know Mary, and little man as i called him, very well. At times i can see him playing in his flowers, and the both of them sitting on the porch swing, holding hands, WILL miss you Mary, Love from Loretta
She made an impression on me from the moment I met her. I knew she was strong. I also knew she loved her family. She often looked at Dale in a way only a mother who completely adored her son could. I immediately liked her. I had never seen someone handle dialysis the way she did, she was so very strong. She was the only person I had ever seen have dialysis in the morning and be ready to go shopping by evening! She did not want pity for her situation though, she just rolled with the punches. I will always remember her for her spunk. I will miss having her here, but I know without a doubt, I will see her again. She will be made new: no pain, no sorrow, and no tears. God Bless you and See you again someday soon. Love, Sherry T.
Donovan & Linda Karen Bertrand
we are so sorry for your loss. We remember how loved & committed Dale & Bev were to Mary as they brought her to church at Immanuel when she was able. She was truly loved & will be missed.
Love Donovan & Linda Karen
Many happy memories as a child, my mom has passed some 44 years ago, but Mary and she were friends, I remember going to their house on Elm Street, and the times when they rented a cottage at Canadohta Lake and other fun thimgs we all did. So sorry for your loss, Dale and Sue, you were so lucky to have your mom for so long
The children of Helen “Suzie” Whalen join our prayers with yours in celebration of the life of Aunt Mary.
Brian Whalen
To the Crisman family,
I was very sorry to read about the passing of your mother and grandmother. My first memories of her go back more than fifty years, to when I was a little girl growing up in the Elm Street/Nesbit Street area of Rocky Grove. Over the years, I would always enjoy visiting with her and getting caught up on your family’s news whenever I would see her around town. Please know that my thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy are with you now and in the difficult days that lie ahead.
Sincerely,
Rosalyn (Walker) Miller