John Criss Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Criss (Akron, Ohio), who passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 64, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Criss to pay them a last tribute.
Though John may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those John touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Criss and Billie Sue Criss; and his brother Jerry Criss. He is survived by: his wife Diana Criss; his daughter Brandy Reninger; his siblings, Vickie (Joe Brown) and Jimmy Criss (Carolyn); his stepchildren, Eddie Kemble (Jenny), Kyle Kemble (Jess) and Tammy Kemble; and his pet Max. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren.
