Beatrice May Cromer (nee Kirby) of Blanchester, beloved wife of the late Jonas J. Cromer, dear mother of Ruth (Roby) Jacobs, Jess (Judy) Cromer, Jack (Sandy) Cromer, and of the late Gene, Willis, and Joe Cromer, caring sister of Bessie Watson, and loving grandmother of 16 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Dec. 23, 2004 at the age of 90. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Blanchester. Memorials may be made to the Continental Manor Activities Fund, 820 E. Center St. Blanchester, Ohio 45107, and Hospice of Dayton, P.O. Box 3509, Dayton, Ohio 45401-3509.