Ronald E. Cram

Age 61, of Cowanesque Street passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2004 peacefully at home. He was born July 24, 1942 in Elmira Heights, NY, the son of the late Tracy Milton and Murill (Baker) Cram. Ronald was predeceased by his loving wife of 36 years, Patricia A. (Combs) Cram in 1998; granddaughter, Tonya Marie LaBell in 1983; brother, Donald Cram; his grandmother by whom he was raised, Stella Cram. In 2003 he also lost his canine companion, ?Booge?, whom he loved and cared for dearly. He is survived by his beloved daughters and son-in-laws, Brenda and Dale LaBell of Tioga, PA; Kimberly and Tim Harris of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren, Dale E. LaBell; Timothy Harris Jr. and Rebecca Harris; brothers, Tracy Cram of North Carolina; Joe (Dory) Cram of Florida; sisters, Wiladene (Bob) Cowger of Horseheads, NY; Sharon Henry of Dansville, NY; along with several nieces and nephews. Ron was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed working on his model cars. He was a former employee of Dresser Rand in Painted Post, NY and Moore Business Forms, Inc. of Elmira, NY. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY on Wednesday January 7, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours. (8:00 PM) The Reverend Ann Mowery will officiate. Interment will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. A ?Candle of Remembrance? may be left for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com.