JOHN R. "SMILEY" KROMER

John R. "Smiley" Kromer, 59, of Creekside, (Atwood Boro.) passed away on December 13, 2019 at the at his residence.

He was born on December 20, 1959 to Russel and Helen (Marshall) Kromer at Kittanning, PA. John worked as a Salesperson for Lezzer Lumber in Indiana for 31 years. He loved to joke around, hunt restoring his tractor, "Old Nelly", mowing, spending time with his grandchildren, bird-watching, antiquing, and spending time with his cat, Dipper.

John is survived by his son, Steven (Becky) Kromer of Nu Mine; two daughters, Stephanie (Nick) Custer of Leechburg and Alysia (Tom) Hood of Ford City; his mother - Helen Kromer of West Kittanning; two brothers, Ken (Beverly) Kromer of Kittanning and Roger (Sandy) Kromer of Kittanning; sister, Diane Henderson of Atwood; five grandchildren, Nathaniel, Megan, and Bethany Kromer, Izabella Hood, and Colt Custer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by father, Russel Kromer, brother-in-law, Richard Henderson.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm at Carson/Boyer Funeral Home, Inc., 724 W. Main St. Rural Valley, PA.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, 11:00 am at the Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Seidler, officiating.

Burial will take place in the Atwood Cemetery.