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Francis Cromer Obituary
Francis E. Cromer Sr., 72, of Dallas, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on Mar. 20, 1949, he was the son of the late Robert and Helen Pavlowski Cromer.
He was employed by InterMetro, Plains Twp., for 38 years, until his retirement. He was an avid sportsman, who loved to hunt and fish. He was also a New York Yankees baseball and a Washington Football Team fanatic.
He was preceded in death by his son, Francis E. Cromer Jr.; and brother, Donald Cromer.
Surviving are his wife, Karen Klinges Cromer; daughter, Jessica Cromer; sons, Jason Cromer and his companion, Stephanie; Blair Cromer and his wife, Amanda; grandchildren, Francis III, Ryan, Bradley, Caleb, Olivia, Sophia, Harper and Ellie; sisters, Roseanne Cromer, Janice Cromer, Diane Cromer and Robin Cromer; brother, Robert Cromer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial funeral service will be held at noon Friday from George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. Inurnment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Friday. The family will require everyone in attendance to wear masks.
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Frankie Cromer
November 16, 2021
He always offered a ride up to see him. Also a sports fan of some of my favorite teams. I will miss him very much, take care.
Faith Wright
October 1, 2021
He was always a caring and sweet man. I will miss him terribly. My heart goes out to the whole family.
Erin Pilch
September 30, 2021
So very sorry for your loss .....prayers and love to you all.
Betty Ann(Helinski) Jones
September 29, 2021
Karen and Cramer Family
We are so sorry for your loss, I will always remember Mickey for his kindness to Mike when he was so ill.
He made such a difference
Hold tight to the good memories
Kenneth Hynes
September 23, 2021
My prayers are with you. I will miss him.
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