Marian Roberta “Puddy” Kramer, 92, of Whitesville, NY, died
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in her home.
Puddy loved an occasion...if granted, her wish would have
been to be at and enjoy her own funeral. What a fun-loving person she was. A
woman who loved life. As a child she was known for her unruly curls and pug
nose, which earned her the name Puddy. Pud was born in her family home, June
26, 1927, and died on October 29, 2019, in the arms of her devoted daughter,
Kay. She was the daughter of Ernest and Martha Crittenden Kear. Puddy skated
her way into the heart of Donald J. Kramer at Funland Skating Rink, whom she
married on October 11, 1947, in Olean. Don predeceased her on February 23,
2015. Puddy graduated from Whitesville Central School in 1945. She remained in
Whitesville her entire life. On graduating high school, Puddy went to work for
Harry Graves and Son. After marriage, she and Don owned and operated several
businesses including, the DJ Kramer Jewelry and Appliance Store for 12 years,
the Donald J. Kramer Insurance Agency from 1952-1989, and Kramer and Clark
Arctic Cat Snowmobile Sales from 1970-1985. Pud also worked at Alfred State
College as a secretary at what is now the University Police from 1968-1970. She
left there and in 1971 opened what was known as “Ye Hubbard's Cupboard” on
Madison St. in Wellsville, a senior citizen outlet store. This led her to
becoming an advocate for senior citizens in Allegany County. Puddy was an
active participant in the Republican Party in Allegany County. She and Don were
the Committee Chairpersons for the Town of Independence for many years. Puddy
was also a lifelong member of the Whitesville Methodist Church and faithfully
read her daily devotionals. She was involved in many, many activities that
supported the church. Antiques, church, politics and senior citizens fulfilled
her life, along with her great love for animals. The family would like to
extend their deepest gratitude for the outstanding care and love shown by
Puddy’s caregivers, Kathy Luce, Sandy Knowles, Jackie Robbins, and Terri
Outman. Our hearts are also thankful for the care and love from her nurse, Cheryl
Richardson.
Surviving are: a daughter, Kay (Stephen) Nagy of
Whitesville; a granddaughter, Kristin Kazmirski of Syracuse; two
great-grandsons, Jace Patrick and Cole Stephen; many nieces and nephews; along
with her faithful little dog, Dixie. In addition to her husband, she was
predeceased by five brothers, Cleon Kear, Kenneth Kear, Clair Kear, Donald C.
“Link” Kear, and Dougal Kear; three sisters, Donna Kailbourne, Dortha Krebs,
and Norma Rounds.
Friends may call at the First United Methodist Church, Main
Street, Whitesville, NY on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00
Noon, with Funeral Services following at 12:00 Noon. The Rev. Kim Smith will
officiate. Burial will be in Whitesville Rural Cemetery.
Memorials made be made to the Whitesville Ambulance, the
Whitesville Rural Cemetery, the Ladies Auxiliary, or the Whitesville Library. Arrangements
are under the direction of Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville, NY.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.