Obituary of John P. Krom

Mr. John P. Krom, age 86, of Mayfield, New York, died on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at his home with his loved ones nearby, after an illness.

John was born on May 29, 1935 in Gloversville, New York, the son of Roscoe and Ruth (Baird) Krom. He worked proudly at home as a life-long farmer, and was also employed as a machinist by the General Electric Company of Schenectady, New York, a position he enjoyed for over 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing (especially ice-fishing), gardening, and just being outdoors. He was also a gifted woodworker, and enjoyed latch hooking, doing puzzles, and playing cards with his friends and family.

John is survived by his wife, Nancy J. (Whitman) Krom, whom he married on May 4, 1963; his children: Gregory (Brian) Krom, Deborah (Russell) Krom-Betler, Kevin (Gavin) Krom, Karen (Jeff) Blake, and Douglas (Angela) Krom; as well as several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends too numerous to count.

He was predeceased by his parents; as well as his siblings: George Krom, Robert Krom, William Krom, and John's twin sister, Janet Spencer .

A graveside service for John will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Prospect St, Northville, New York.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of John to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078.

The staff of Walrath and Stewart Funeral Home is honored to have been entrusted with John's care.