Patricia Crumrine

Patricia Ann (Reidy) Crumrine passed away peacefully on February 9 2013 at the age of 87. Pat was a life-long Akron resident graduating from Central High School in 1943 and 1946 graduate of St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing where she became a Registered Nurse. Her mother Helen Reidy believed in college education for all of her 6 daughters as well as her 2 sons. Pat began her nursing career with the Department of Public Health Visiting Nurse Service. After raising her 3 children she returned to work as an RN at Akron General Medical Center later retiring with 30 years of service at the age of 65. Pat is survived by her children Christine Ann (Glenn) Wright Lynn Marie Crumrine and Jere Thomas Crumrine; 3 granddaughters Michelle (Vince) Tobin Samantha Wright and Stephanie Wright; and 3 great-grandchildren Emilie Maggie and Connor. She is also survived by 4 of her 7 siblings: Rosemary Margaret Eloise and Martha. Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Jere Lynn Crumrine who died in 1993. Her other 3 siblings - John Robert and Jeanette along with their parents Helen & Tom Reidy - also preceded her in death. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Guardian Angels Catholic Church 1676 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Copley 44321 on Friday February 15 2013 at 11AM. The family will receive friends ONE HOUR PRIOR to the mass AT the church. Pat's cremated remains will be interred in a private ceremony next to her husband Jere in the veteran's section of Rose Hill Cemetery. Pat's family would like to thank the staff at Rockynol for their wonderful care. Donations in Pat's memory may be made to the Rockynol Retirement Community 1150 W. Market St. Akron 44313.