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Obituary of Christi H. Krom , 59

Name of Deceased Christi H. Krom
Age 59
Date of Death 08/25/2009
Date of Birth 08/29/1949
Funeral Home Steven R. Neff Funeral Home in Millheim

Christi H. Krom, 59, of Spring Mills, departed from this life on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 at Geisinger Medical Center.

Christi, the daughter of the late Evan "Jim" Hazel and Irene Duck Hazel, was born on Aug. 29, 1949 in Lock Haven. She was a 1967 graduate of Penn's Valley Area High School. On Dec. 27, 1969 Christi married Paul J. Krom. Mr. Krom survives at their home in Spring Mills. Christi was formerly employed as a clerk in banking and she also owned and operated Krom's video store, one of the first in the Penn's Valley area. Christi was a member of The Madisonburg United Methodist Church. She enjoyed collecting antiques and tenting at the Grange Fair. Christi was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed life to the fullest, always having a smile on her face and a positive attitude.

In addition to her husband, Christi is survived by two daughters, Jana I. Henderson and husband David, of Maryville, Ill., and Kimberlee A. Krom, of State College; and one special granddaughter Merchent Henderson, with whom she enjoyed spending as much time with as she could. Also surviving is one brother, James E. Hazel and wife Judy, of Boalsburg; two nephews, Darin and Justin Hazel, both of State College; two brother in laws, Phillip Krom and wife Lisa, of Emmitsburg, Md. and John "Hemorrhoid" Krom and wife Kathy, of Laneview, Va.; one niece and three nephews. In addition to her parents, Christi was also preceded in death by one niece, Stephanie Hazel.

Visitation for Christi will be held on Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Steven R. Neff Funeral Home in Millheim. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Julia Piper officiating. Christi will be laid to rest in West Central Cemetery in Madisonburg.

Memorial contributions in Christi's memory may be given to National Stroke Association, 9707 East Easter Lane, Centennial, CO. 80112.