Lillian A. Kriss of Cinnaminson, passed peacefully on Friday, Oct. 11 with her beloved children, Gary Gerard Kriss and Karen Kriss Cifolelli by her side. A devoted wife to the late Gerard F. “Gerry” Kriss, for 61 years, and loving Grandmother to Jane Elizabeth Kriss, Benjamin Nicholas Kriss and Michael Joseph Cifolelli. Lillian was 85 years old.
Born and raised in Old Forge, PA, Lillian attended Keystone Junior College and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Penn State University. She was also a member of the Theta Phi Alpha Sorority. She went on to enjoy a teaching career in the Bensalem School District and then later in life taught 6th grade at Westfield Friends in Cinnaminson.
Lillian and Gerry were residents of Cinnaminson and parishioners of St. Charles Borromeo since 1969. They soon became members of The Riverton Country Club where Lil enjoyed the 9-holers, the pool with friends, all the swim team fun, playing bridge and enjoying many dinners and dances. She was the Editor of the RCC newsletter The Ripples and on the Teen Activities Committee. Lil also volunteered at the Cinnaminson Home for the Elderly.
As a loyal alum of Penn State, Lil regularly attended football games and tailgated PSU style with family and friends; a fall tradition. Her favorite phrase was “We Are…” Lil also enjoyed many weekends at their home in Avalon, NJ relishing her grandchildren.
For many, Lil will be fondly remembered as the proprietor of The Gamut on Main Street in Moorestown for 25 years. She grew the business to a beautiful gift shop and premier stationery store with her daughter. Lil especially enjoyed helping, talking and getting to know all of her customers. She was quite the storyteller.
Please join us in remembering Lil. Friends and family are gathering on Wednesday evening, Oct.16, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday morning, Oct. 17, from 9 to 10 a.m. Her funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo located at 2500 Branch Pike in Cinnaminson. Interment will be private at Old Forge Cemetery in Pennsylvania. Donations in Lil’s memory may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Church. To share your fondest memories and condolences, please visit www.Givnish.com.
