Melvin R. “Mel” Kramer, 70, of Youngsville, PA., died Sunday,
October 1, 2017 at Allegheny Health Network, St. Vincent
Hospital, Erie, PA. He was born July 25, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA.,
to the late Melvin R. Kramer and Betty Fey Kramer Carr. Mel was
a resident of Youngsville, PA., since 1994, moving there from
Pittsburgh, PA. He was a 1965 graduate of Millvale High School.
He was disc jockey for weddings and private parties, and was
employed as a truck driver with A.C.D.S. Inc. for several years,
retiring in 2006. Mel was a Vietnam War veteran, with the rank of
Sergeant, earning a National Defense Service Medal, Good
Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a Campaign Medal.
He was a member of the Starbrick Disabled American Veterans
Chapter 75, Brookline American Legion, Life member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars,
St. Luke’s R.C. Church and the church Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Susie O’Briant
Kramer whom he married March 29, 1969, 4 Children – Brian C.
Kramer of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Melvin R. Kramer, III of
Pittsburgh, PA., Jason M. Kramer and wife, Theresa of
Washington, PA., Katie E. Kramer of Pittsburgh, PA., 9 Siblings –
Bobby Kramer and wife, Bobbi, Jim Kramer and wife B.J., Ken
Kramer and wife, Joanne, Norman Kramer and wife, Shirley,
Nanette Drozdowski and husband, Ted, Betsy Powell and
husband, Rich, Danny Kramer and wife, Lisa, Donnie Kramer and
wife, Sue, Bernie Kramer and wife, Erin, 3 Step-Sisters – Judy
Mancuso and husband, Carmen, Cathy Ford and husband, Rich,
Denise Ellsworth, 3 Grandchildren – Lilly, Patrick and
Christopher Kramer, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
stepfather – Frank Carr. Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis
Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Thursday,
October 5, 2017 from 6 to 8 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be conducted Friday, October 6, 2017 at St. Joseph R.C. Church,
600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, Pa., at 10:00 A.M. with
Fr. Richard Tomasone, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in
Warren County Memorial Park, where full military honors will be
conducted by members of the Sheffield/Clarendon V.F.W.
Funeral Detail and the U.S. Army personnel. Those wishing to
place memorials may do so through D.A.V. Chapter 75. E-mail
condolences may be sent by visiting
My sympathy goes out to Mel’s family, especially his brother Jim, who is a very dear friend of mine.
Such a beautiful for a very special man. He will be missed by so many. His last years have not been easy so now RIP my dear friend
You will never know how much you are loved. You touched the lives of so many people. May you finally have peace and THANK YOU for being my major influence on how to go through this life.
“Gone,but never forgotten ”
Rest easy sir.
Mel, you are my childhood memory of “fair” as you’re the only referee/umpire I remember….& I played a LOT of sports. You always made what you felt was the fair & right call….& that wasn’t lost on this young man.
Random memory of you: driving me, Brian, Donald Leslie (& a couple others) home from Sportsworld after a night of 80’s skating & asking what cool songs we listened to. Thanks for the lift! Good times!
Rest In Peace, Big Mel!
GOD bless the Kramer family, ya’ll are in N.C.s thoughts an prayers!
I was shocked to hear of Mel’s passing and very saddened. Mel was my classmate and such a nice guy; liked by all. I will never forget you Mel. My deepest sympathy goes to the Kramer family. Mel will truly be missed. God bless him and may he rest in peace.
I was sad to hear of Mel’s, passing he was a good friend in high school. My deepest sympathy to the family. Will miss him at the next MHS reunion, rest in peace Mel
I was also sad to hear about Mel’s passing. Thinking of his family with sympathy and wishing you all peace now and throughout the days to come.
Prayers to the Kramer family.
“My Deepest Condolences go out to the Kramer family, I hope you find comfort in these words, “He will swallow up death forever,……And will wipe away the tears from all faces. Isaiah 25:8. Trust in Jehovah’s promise of the resurrection hope. jw.org