Kramer, Doris I.
Doris I. (Crowin) Kramer, 79, born in Reading, July 16, 1930, peacefully passed away on, June 25, 2010 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, under the compassionate care of the E3 North nursing staff, medical and palliative care services, and Heartland Hospice.
Mrs. Kramer was the daughter of the Doyle B. Corwin and Elma M. (Huyett) Corwin.
She was married 47 years to the late John H. Kramer, a former elected Berks County Sheriff. Mrs Kramer was predeceased by two daughters, Joan L. and Kathy E. Kramer. She is survived by a son, Captain John C. Kramer, U.S. Air Force, residing in Alexandria, Virginia.
Also, surviving is a sister, Ethel L. Aulenbach, Reading, and a brother, Gary D. Corwin, Temple. She was predeceased by a brother, Wilbur E. Corwin. Also, surviving are many relatives from both the Corwin and Kramer families.
Mrs. Kramer was a 1948 graduate of Reading High School. She along with her late husband were former owners of the Rising Sun Hotel at Tenth and Pike Streets, Reading, from 1955-76. They were the original sponsers of the Rising Sun Sunners Athletic Association little league sports program and the former Rising Sun men’s fastpitch softball team. The softball team went on to represent the United States in the 1976 World softball tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, where the team finished as tri-world champions. Mrs. Kramer was also well-know for her homemade crab cakes that she diligently prepared and served at the hotel.
She was an incredibly selfless, caring and loving person who effortlessly touched the lives of her family, relatives, dear friends and neighbors. Her passing will remain a tremendous loss and fond memories of her will carry on forever.
Services from the Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1501 North 11th Street, Reading, on Wednesday, June 30th at 11:00 A.M.
Friends may call Wednesday from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.
Interment in Forest Hills Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors or Heartland Hospice, 4 Park Plaza, Park Rd. North, Suite 105A, Wyomissing, PA 19610.
Please sign the online guest register at www.sandersfuneral.com
Dear loving family of Doris,
I’m very sorry to read of the your loss, and I want to extend my deepest sympathy. I hope that these verses will bring you some comfort.
Acts 24:15 promises that “there is going to be a resurrection.” Until this time comes, Doris is as if asleep; just as Jesus said of his friend Lazarus when he died. - (John 11:11-15) Jesus then raised Lazarus from that sleep of death - (John 11:34-44) and in doing so; Jesus gave us a solid basis for hope that we can see our loved ones again. Jesus also resurrected a young man, the only son of a widow - Luke 7:11-17 and a 12 year old girl - Luke 8:40-56. This shows that he has the power to resurrect our loved ones in the future! Then Revelation 21:4 will be fulfilled: “And (God) will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” - Just imagine –a world with no tears of sorrow, no pain, and no death! Then the prayer for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven will be fully realized! - Matthew 6:9, 10
I hope that your loving memories will comfort and sustain you and that these verses might give you some comfort too.
Take care,
Sincerely Yours,
Cindy Boyer
Dear John,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I know that you and your mother were very close, and that you were a wonderful son. I hope that knowing that makes her passing a little easier.
My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Sylvia Kane
Dear John,
Your family has touched my life in more ways than I could begin to
express. Your mom was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed. Please accept my families deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Angel Conrad
Dear John,
How cliche ‘Dear John’ sounds.I am sure you will hear so many cliches over the next few weeks if not years, such as ’she’s better off this way’ or ’she’s in heaven now’ or ‘at least she isn’t suffering anymore’. But know in your heart, we all mean with our words of sorrow, just to comfort you.
‘Oh John’, I can remember just like yesterday, being out in the tree in your backyard or hanging out anywhere in our neighborhood, playing with you as a kid and, yes smelling your mom’s crab cakes! Hoping, just to be invited in for one along with a ‘pepper’ birch beer soda (lol). Your mother was a great ‘mom’, not only to you and your sisters, but to all who had the pleasure of being touched by her presence…caring, loving and always calm. Thanks God for mothers like Doris. Take comfort in knowing what Revelations 21:4 states ‘and He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor outcry, nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.’
Our thoughts are with you.
Stephen, Michele, Cody & Sierra Pullano
John,
I’m so sorry to hear of your moms passing. I know you were very close to her. I remember how you talked about her everytime I saw you…..you loved her dearly. Keep her in your memory and in your heart….remember all the good times you shared. You have another wonderful angel watching over you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John,first,the obituary announcement was beautiful. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel for you. No words can really help to ease the loss, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight. Sorry I can’t be there. Please call me when you feel that you can. love you jeanette.
Dearest John,
My deepest sympathy for your enormous loss. I know your mother was very proud of you and only wished for the best life for you. Remember this always as you continue your quest in the Air Force, she will always be by your side. I valued her friendship and loving ways. As my Aunt, she was a great sounding board and was always concerned with my family and fun to be with. I will miss our dinners, laughter, and her humor. She was a great woman and you can be proud of that. We will continue your future together and remember I am always there.
Love Karen
Dear John,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Doris was such a wonderful woman and I know that she was so proud of all that you have accomplished. Please let me know if you need anything.
Love,
Stacey
Dear John,
Grant told me this week about your Mom. She was such a lovely person. I will always miss Joan and Kathy. I know this must be a difficult time for you. Please know that I think of you often and the good old days on Pike Street, in the alley and at Anna Mae’s. My prayers for are with you. To 10th and Pike and all the fun times we had!
Kindest Thoughts and Regards,
Robin (Smith)Costenbader Jacobson