Obituary of "Skip" Francis L. Kramer

Smethport – “Skip” Francis L. Kramer, 67, of Smethport, died Saturday (July 19, 2014) at his residence in Smethport. He was born April 12, 1947 in Bradford, a son of Truman and Sarah Cole Kramer. On August 20, 1977, in Portville, NY, he married Evelyn E. Young, who survives. Mr. Kramer was a graduate of Bradford High School and had been employed by the Smethport Borough for 18 years, leaving as Superintendent, he worked for Costa’s Hardware for 13 years, and lastly, he worked as a self employed mechanic, owning and operating Kramer’s Repair Shop in Smethport. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: two daughters: Laurie Gullett of Jamestown, NY and Patty McLean of Everett, WA one son: Frank (Crysta) Kramer of Cyclone 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren one sister: Susanne (Melvin) Easton of Kane several nieces and nephews, and special nieces: Rose, Linda, Jessie, and Kelly In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Wayne Joseph Kramer and one sister, Alice June Irvin. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 25, at 11:00 am at the Hilltop Baptist Church, Gifford, with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor, officiating. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave., Bradford, PA 16701, or The MDS Foundation, 4573 South Broad St. Suite 150, Yardville, NJ 08620. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.