John F. Criswell

John F. Criswell, Jr., 90, of Hanover, died on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center.

Born on Sunday, November 4, 1928 in Seven Valleys, he was a son the late John F. and Edith C. Hoff Criswell. John retired in 1993 from the former Hanover General Hospital and was a US Army veteran of the Korean War, having received two Purple Hearts. A life member of Eagle Fire Company #2, he served as a past Deputy Chief, Captain and Trustee. He was a member of the VFW Post #5265 in Spring Grove, Albert J. Lentz American Legion Post #202 in Gettysburg, Trinity United Church of Christ, New Oxford Social & Athletic Club and the Hanover Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #227.

Survivors include a step-son, Michael Hnatkowicz and his wife, Mary, of Hanover; step-grandchildren, Randy and Laura, Shannan and Christopher, and Paul and Lindsay Hnatkowicz; six step-great-grandchildren; and three nephews, Roger Criswell, Jr., Allen Criswell and Steven Criswell. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roger and Leonard Criswell.

At John’s request, no services are planned.