Dr. Arthur William Craig Abrom passed away on September 24th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hackensack, New Jersey on July 20th, 1967, he was the son of Barbara (Furo) Abrom and the late Arthur Grant Abrom.

Arthur was the Superintendent for the Lebanon School District and had also served the School District of Lancaster for twenty years. He loved his job and the community, working with the students and staff to follow his motto: H.O.P.E. Help One Person Everyday. Arthur completed his Ed.D. at Widener University; his M.Ed. at Arizona State University; and his bachelors in Music Education at Susquehanna University and Berklee College of Music. Arthur was heavily involved in his community, specifically in the pursuit of quality education. At the School District of Lancaster, he held various administrative roles and served as the Principal of Lafayette Elementary School. During his time with the district, he raised millions of dollars to support both students and staff. Arthur oversaw student assistance programs, training programs for principals, support programs for homeless students and families, and initiatives that focused on drop-out prevention to ensure that every student remained in school ready to learn. He also established a family center for parents. Upon joining the Lebanon School District as its Superintendent, Arthur set a new vision for Lebanon’s 5,000+ students, ensuring priorities such as student centeredness and literacy. He launched the Community Schools Program, expanding access to services for students in the evenings and weekends. Arthur also played an instrumental role in building a new junior high school to alleviate overcrowding at Lebanon Middle School, and the new building is set to open in August 2024. He was remembered for his Monthly Moments messages to staff, good sense of humor, and for making students the priority.

Arthur was a man of faith who put God and family first. He enjoyed serving on his church’s worship team; played five instruments; loved to play golf; and was an avid NY Giants fan. In his free time, He also wrote music, supported the arts community, and loved to travel. Arthur was the devoted husband of Joanne (Kloss) Abrom, and loving father to three daughters, Amanda Abrom & husband Daniel Charytonowicz, Emily Abrom, and Danielle Hope Abrom. He was older brother to Gregory Abrom & wife Laura Abrom and is survived by eight nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service for Arthur held Sunday October 1, 2023 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Lancaster PA