Humphrey J. Krum

Humphrey J. Krum 1908 - 2008 NORTH ADAMS Humphrey J. Krum, 100, of 14 Lois St. died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at his home. Born in North Adams on Aug. 24, 1908, son of James and Annie Best Krum, he attended local schools and graduated from Drury High School with the class of 1928. He also served a seven year apprenticeship as a sketch maker in the Robert Cutler Engraving Shop. Mr. Krum was employed in the engraving department of the former Arnold Print Works for the last 20 years of the company's existence. He was a member of the Machine Printing and Engravers Union and the Electrical Union #200. He then worked at Sprague Electric Company until his retirement in 1973. A well-known musician throughout the Berkshires, he played with many local bands in the area, including the first Berkshire Symphony. He was a member of the Local 96 Musicians Union for 25 years. His father, James Krum, owned and operated the original Apothecary Hall which was known for the famous Mocha Sundae. Mr. Krum is the last member of his family. His wife, the former Violet Roberts, whom he married June 17, 1939, died Nov. 2, 1996 He leaves his lifelong friend and caregiver, Carolyn Mullen of North Adams, and several nieces and nephews. FUNERAL NOTICE: Services will take place Thursday at 11 a.m. at the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA Home for Funerals, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. Calling hours will be Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested for the charity of the donor's choice through the funeral home.