Joseph F. Kramer Sr.

1955 - 01

Joseph F. Kramer Sr., 56, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday, July 14, 2011, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Jan. 28, 1955, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Elmer and Catherine Carlheim Kramer. Joseph was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Joe enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and his grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing and hunting, and also enjoyed playing video games. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Jill Collin Kramer; two sons, Joseph Kramer Jr. and his wife, Leigh, of Dunbar, and Robert Kramer, of North Huntingdon; two daughters, Rikki August and her husband, Andrew, of Irwin, and Michelle Nicotero and her husband, Joseph, of Manor; two brothers, Leslie Kramer, of Jeannette, and Larry Kramer, of Mr. Pleasant; a sister, Donna Sistek, of Jeannette; and nine grandchildren, Theodore, Joseph III, Cameron, Celeste, Sierra, Savanna, Tyler, Dominic and Luke. Also surviving are his two canine companions, Sadie Rose and Coco. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, followed by interment in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.