Samuel Thomas "Sam" Cramer

Samuel Thomas "Sam" Cramer

Samuel Cramer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc. - Hunlock Creek on Aug. 11, 2025.

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Samuel "Sam" Thomas Cramer, age 74 of Harveys Lake, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at home.

He was born in Shoemakersville, PA on October 27, 1950 and was the son of the late Donald and Grace Shappell Cramer.

Sam graduated from the Pennsylvania State University, State College, with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts. He worked for many years as a professor in the Department of Photography at LCCC, specializing in nature and portrait photography. He was a board member of the Harveys Lake Beach Club. Sam had a great love of outdoors, fishing, hiking, baking and was well known for his cooking skills and generosity. He also enjoyed traveling and taking many road trips with his family. Sam was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Connie; daughter, Marina Rotille (Kyle Bailey); grandchildren, Scarlett and Oliver; cousins, Roxanne Wise, Dan Cramer, and other cousins; aunt, Melva Wise; beloved dog, Flyke.

A Celebration of Life will be held later at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are by the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek.

Memorial donations can be made to SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 East Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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