Thomas L. Cramer

Thomas L. Cramer, Sr. Thomas L. Cramer, 57, of 323 Causeway Drive, Franklin, passed away at 10:20 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born January 11, 1954, in Franklin, Thomas was the son of the late Clyde Swab and Vivian Frankenberger. He was the adopted son of Louis and Leoda Cramer, of Norfolk, Virginia. Thomas enjoyed fishing and hunting and the time he spent with his family. In addition to his adopted mother, Thomas is survived by his sons, Thomas L. Cramer, Jr., and Thomas Cramer, II, both of Franklin, and Tommy Cramer; and his daughters, Kristin Keith and her husband, Robert of Cooperstown, Kendra Shuffstall and her husband, Hunter, of Franklin, Tori Cramer, Crystal Cramer, and Erica Cramer. He is additionally survived by his brothers, Lou Swab and his wife, Rose, of Polk, Dana Swab of Franklin, Jeff Swab and his wife, Pam, of Florida, and Larry Swab and his wife, Carol, of Ohio; and his sisters, Sherry Swab of Oil City, Theresa Lassater of Norfolk, Virginia, Susan Cramer of Oil City, and Lisa Cramer of Franklin. Thomas is also survived by his 11 grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his adopted father. A Memorial Service for Thomas will be held at a later date at the convenience of his family. The Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.