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Hilda Cromer Obituary

Hilda E. Felix Cromer YORK Hilda E. Felix Cromer, 90, formerly of Hanover, entered into God's eternal care Saturday afternoon, June 5, 2004 at the York Lutheran Home. She was the wife of Lester E. Cromer of York, to whom she had been married for the last 21 years and she was the wife of the late Curtis Felix, who died in 1976. Born March 27, 1914 in Hampstead, Md., she was the daughter of the late William Edwin and Mamie May (Harris) Holtzner. Hilda was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Hanover. Hilda is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Wendell S. & Nancy L. Felix of Hanover and Darryl E. & Cathy T. Felix of McSherrystown; three stepsons, Rev. Douglas Cromer of York, John Cromer of Hanover and Taber Cromer of Forest Hill, Md.; four grandchildren, David Felix, Melissa Krysiak, Sharon Fisher, and Justin Felix; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dorothy Frederick of Hampstead, Md. She was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Holtzner. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 127 York St., Hanover with her Pastor, the Rev. Timothy J. Kielley, officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Serving as pallbearers will be: David Felix, Justin Felix, Richard Krysiak, Kyle Krysiak, Koby Krysiak, Harvey Fisher, Jesse Fisher and Josh Fisher. If you wish to make memorial contributions in Hilda's name the family suggests they be made to VNA Hospice Services, 218 E. Market St., York, PA 17403; or to the Village at Sprenkle Drive, 1801 Folkemer Circle, York, PA 17403. The Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover has been entrusted by the family to handle the funeral arrangements.

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Published by York Daily Record on Jun. 7, 2004.

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Dick and Dolly Selby

June 14, 2004

Our Deepest Sympathy

We will miss the good times Especially the dances at the Hanover Elks and get togethers over coffee and all the laughs.Les and Wendell and all the Family We will remember Hilda in our prayers.

Ron & Sue Birgensmith

June 11, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to Wendell & Nancy, and Darryl & Cathy and their families. Also to the Cromer families. Hilda was like a second mother to me as I was growing up while visiting at their home. I have many fond memories of the visits to the Felix's home in McSherrystown. Hilda will be missed by all of us

TABITHA HALLORAN

June 8, 2004

WENDELL& DARRYL YOU GUYS ARE IN MY PRAYERS. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOUR MOTHER MENT TO YOU BOTH. I'M HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN HER. SHE REALLY HAD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART AND SHE ALWAYS WILL. IT'S NOT THE SAME DOWN OUR HALL. I WILL MISS HER DEEPLY AND SEEING YOU BOTH IN ON THE WEEKENDS. (300 HALL LSS STAFF)

Jim Schuman

June 8, 2004

Wendell and Daryl, you have my sympathy during this special time. I am sure that you mother had a very full life. She has found peace, may you find solice and comfort in the prayers that your friends offer.



I used to live at 444 Baltimore St, andwas very close to Francis Sealover.

Phil & Karen Groft

June 7, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

With deepest sympathy,

Phil and Karen

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