Melvin Kramer
Melvin R. “Mel” Kramer, 70, of Youngsville, PA., died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Allegheny Health Network, St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA. He was born July 25, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA., to the late Melvin R. Kramer and Betty Fey Kramer Carr. Mel was a resident of Youngsville, PA., since 1994, moving there from Pittsburgh, PA.
He was a 1965 graduate of Millvale High School. He was disc jockey for weddings and private parties, and was employed as a truck driver with A.C.D.S. Inc. for several years, retiring in 2006.
Mel was a Vietnam War veteran, with the rank of Sergeant, earning a National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a Campaign Medal. He was a member of the Starbrick Disabled American Veterans Chapter 75, Brookline American Legion, Life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, St. Luke’s R.C. Church and the church Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Susie O’Briant Kramer whom he married March 29, 1969, 4 Children Brian C. Kramer of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Melvin R. Kramer, III of Pittsburgh, PA., Jason M. Kramer and wife, Theresa of Washington, PA., Katie E. Kramer of Pittsburgh, PA., 9 Siblings – Bobby Kramer and wife, Bobbi, Jim Kramer and wife B.J., Ken Kramer and wife, Joanne, Norman Kramer and wife, Shirley, Nanette Drozdowski and husband, Ted, Betsy Powell and husband, Rich, Danny Kramer and wife, Lisa, Donnie Kramer and wife, Sue, Bernie Kramer and wife, Erin, 3 Step-Sisters – Judy Mancuso and husband, Carmen, Cathy Ford and husband, Rich, Denise Ellsworth, 3 Grandchildren – Lilly, Patrick and Christopher Kramer, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather – Frank Carr. Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Thursday, October 5, 2017 from 6 to 8 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Friday, October 6, 2017 at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, Pa., at 10:00 A.M. with Fr. Richard Tomasone, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park, where full military honors will be conducted by members of the Sheffield/Clarendon V.F.W. Funeral Detail and the U.S. Army personnel. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through D.A.V. Chapter 75. Email condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.