Christine M. Crichton, 55, of Robbinsville, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Livingston, she resided in Freehold for many years prior to moving to Twin Rivers and later Robbinsville. Criss was a cancer warrior for 16 years staying positive and strong throughout many years of treatments. She was very creative and excelled at anything she set out to do, including home renovation and interior design. Criss was a sharp shooter and a talented artist and sculptor. She was a tremendous animal lover and enjoyed to cook and be active in life.

Daughter of the late Anne C. Crichton, she was predeceased by her sister-in-law, Elise Mannella. Criss is survived by her father, Thomas Crichton; her husband of 11 years, Richard Mannella; her beloved daughter, Tatiana Kresefsky; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and Marcus Daniels, Patricia and John Scheetz and Lillian Crichton; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Nina and Richard Crooks as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held 1pm on Saturday, December 19th at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown. The Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson will officiate. A visitation with the family will be held Saturday from 12 noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Criss' name to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, PO Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265-0309 or to a local animal shelter.