Obituaries
September 18, 2023

Barbara A. Lauderbach Crisi – Monessen

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Barbara A. Lauderbach Crisi, 88, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on Dec. 8, 1934, in Burgettstown, Pa. She was a member of the former St. Cajetan’s Church and St. Cajetan Christian Mothers. She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially brownies. She loved spending time with her family at family barbeques and was an avid Elvis fan. She is survived by her daughter, Christine (Randy) Nesje of Long Beach, Calif.; four sons, Emil A. (Laurie) Crisi of Monessen, Stephen Crisi of Monongahela, Vincent (Shelly Grubb- Fiancee) Crisi of Monessen and David Crisi, with whom she made her home; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Emil S. Crisi. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in the funeral home with the Rev. Rodolfo Mejia officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery, Monessen. Condolences are being accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

 

 

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