OBIT: Robert W. CRAUMER, 1925, Hanover, York County, PA

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Deaths

Robert W. Craumer

Robert W. Craumer, of No 205 Centennial Ave. died in his home on Sunday night at 
11.50 o'clock, after an illness from a complication of diseases of about 2 
years, the last 20 weeks of which were spent in bed. His aged was 64 years, 4 
months and 26 days.

He was a son of the late Jackson and Eliza (Houck) Craumer, About 44 years ago 
he was married to Laura Grass, who survives him with one daughter Miss Margie E. 
Craumer at home; also a step-daughter, Mrs. James W. Gemmill,of York He is also 
survived by a brother Charles Craumer of West Middle Street; three sisters, Mrs. 
Harry Beard, of Centennial Ave; Mrs. Charles Redding Baltimore street, and Mrs. 
Harry Shields, of Philadelphia, and 4 grandchildren.

MR. Craumer was a cigarmaker by trade. Up until last December hew as employed in 
a factory of the General Cigar Company, Bank Lane. He was a faithful and 
consistent member of the Methodist Church and of Friendly Circle No 19, 
Brotherhood of America. In his church he served as chorister for about 20 years, 
retiring from 5 years ago. He was at various times a teacher in the Sunday 
School, Superintendent and Class Leader in which way he will long be remembered. 
Although at times suffering in great pain, he born his affliction with Christian 
fortitude until the very end.

The funeral will be held from his late home on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 
O'clock the Rev W. J Sheaffer, his pastor officiating. Interment will be made at 
Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Hanover Evening Sun, May 18, 1925