Criss Joe Lamoncha

Columbiana – Criss Joe Lamoncha, age 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 on December 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 on June 28, 1986, preceded him in death on, 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 on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 9:30 am - 11:00 am at the Old North Church, Canfield.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Old North Church, Canfield, with Pastor Rick Enlow officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations 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

Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley
1300 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Youngstown OH 44510

Feed My Sheep Program at Rogers United Methodist Church
P.O Box 231, Rogers OH 44455