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Shirley Rose Krise

March 23, 1942 – July 7, 2025

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Shirley Rose Krise, 83, passed away Monday at Maple Heights. She was the daughter of Stewart and Ethel (Newman) Smith.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard F. Krise, whom she married on Feb. 11, 1961; and brother, Bill Smith.

She is survived by her five children: Sharon (Jim) Cross of Charlotte, N.C.; Karen (John) Halpin of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; William (Nickole) Krise of St. Augustine, Pa.; Lynn (Jay) Moffitt of Burnsville, Minn.; and Jennifer (Greg) Shehan of Patton. Shirley also leaves behind 11 grandchildren: Ray, Samantha, Shawn, Mike, Mary, Tim, Larry, Kerri, Dani, Stephanie and Mason; 18 great-grandchildren: Alexa, Andrew, Alden, Abigail, Adam, Maggie, Michael, Neil, Elousie, Brenden, Toby, Aulbreauna, Austen, Kailer, Tommy, Leland, Ella and Waylon; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Shirley was a homemaker, along with working at Stow Area School District for a short period.

She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, where she was also the church secretary. Shirley enjoyed traveling, cruises, crafts, crocheting, entertaining, cooking for family and volunteering at the hospital in Ocala, Fla.

In accordance with Shirley's wishes, all services will be private, with interment at St. Augustine Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to The American Brain Foundation.

Arrangements are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home Inc., Patton.

Online condolences may be left at stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or on the Stevens Family Funeral Home Facebook page.

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