Criss Joe Lamoncha

1951-2023

COLUMBIANA – Criss Joe Lamoncha, 71, of Columbiana graduated from this earth on Friday, June 23, 2023, at UPMC Shady Side, Pittsburgh. Surrounded by his family, Criss spoke his final words, “I’m Done. Thank you Lord, thank you Lord, thank you Lord. I’m Ready. I’m Tired.”

He was born Dec. 23, 1951, in Salem, son of the late Russell and Margaret Hoover Lamoncha.

Criss was a patternmaker and an owner of Humtown Products, Columbiana and attended Old North Church, Canfield. He was a member of the Leetonia Sportsman’s Club, the Christian Motorcycle Association, the American Foundry Society and a lifetime member of the Appalachian Trail. He enjoyed repelling, scuba diving, biking and jogging. When he traveled, he enjoyed trying the local restaurants that were featured on the Food Channel. Criss was a mentor to many people.

His wife, Charmaine Ellen Hawkins Lamoncha, whom he married June 28, 1986, preceded him in death April 15, 2015.

Criss is survived by his brother, Mark (Sheri) Lamoncha of Leetonia; sister, Maryann Daffeh of Columbus; two sisters-in-law, Roxie (Don) Witmer of Columbiana and Marcia J. (Sherman) Griggs of Lisbon; brother-in-law, Forrest D. (Susan) Hawkins of Lisbon; his loving companion, Cathleen Williams; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Karen Lamoncha, and a sister-in-law, Lorie Hawkins.

The family will receive friends Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Old North Church, Canfield.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Old North Church, Canfield, with Pastor Rick Enlow officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Rescue Mission of Mahoning County, 1300 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44510; or Feed My Sheep of Rogers, P.O. Box 239 Rogers, OH 44455.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.

6/28/23