Herman Criss Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Herman Charles Criss, age 88 years, a lifelong resident of Philippi and more recently a resident of Colonial Place of Elkins, passed away Sunday morning, July 5th, 2015 at his current residence. He was born February 18, 1927 in Philippi, a son of the late Herman Lee Criss and Ethel Mae Robinson Criss. He was married to Bertha Josephine (Jo) Boyles Criss who survives. Mr. and Mrs. Criss were married for 70 years. Also surviving are two sons, Charles “Tinker” Criss and wife Sue of South Carolina and Scott Criss and wife Barbara of Elkins and one brother, Don Criss and wife Suzie of Harrisonburg, VA. Five grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew and Ben Criss, Jayme Gongola and Jodie Hart and four great grandchildren, Grayson Criss, Hannah and Liam Gongola and Hayden Long also survive. Preceding him in death were three sisters, Elizabeth Digman, Lindy Casto and Vieva Coberly. Mr. Criss attended Philippi High School and played football. He was a Veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II where he was stationed at Britain and was with the occupation troops at the end of the war in Germany. He was retired from Pittston Coal Company where he had worked as a surveyor. He also worked for many years as a surveyor for the US Soil Conservation Department. He was an avid turkey hunter and outdoorsman and was a member of the Philippi United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank Elkins Kidney Clinic, Colonial Place, Mountain Hospice and the Tomblyn Funeral Home for their outstanding service. At his request, Mr. Criss was cremated. A private service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Philippi United Methodist Church, 115 Mason Street, Philippi, WV 26416 or the First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Ave., Elkins, WV, 26241 in memory of Mr. Criss. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Herman Charles Criss. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.

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Herman Criss

February 18, 1927 - July 5, 2015