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Bowser-Minich Funeral HomeThomas Cronk Obituary
He was born on November 16, 1955, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert and Ruth (Kline) Cronk.
After graduating from high school, Tom attended Penn State University, where he earned a degree in Mining Engineering. He worked for numerous coal companies throughout the region until his retirement in 2014.
Tom was a true handyman who enjoyed tinkering and problem solving, watching movies, hunting, and tending to his Christmas tree farm. He was an avid reader, and puzzles were a favorite pastime.
He especially loved traveling with his family to destinations around the world, and summer trips to Avalon, NJ were among his most cherished memories. Tom, his brother Jim, and friend Joe Wilkins enjoyed many ski trips together. A proud Eagle Scout, Tom lived a life rooted in service and curiosity. He was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish and was formerly active in the Indiana Jaycees, where he was well known for helping set up the annual Halloween haunted house.
Surviving are his siblings: Dr. James R. Cronk of Lansdale, PA; Judith A. Sipos of Indiana; Linda J. (David) Landesman of St. Louis, MO; Barbara R. Rulewich of Hagerstown, MD; Donna J. (Doug) Pike of Indiana; and Timothy J. (Donna) Cronk of St. Peters, MO. Also surviving are his niece Jessica (John) DeLeon of St. Louis, MO; nephew Tucker Landesman (Marcos Vinicius) of Berlin, Germany; great-nephew Beau DeLeon; great-nieces Olive and Ella DeLeon; along with numerous cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Joseph Rulewich.
Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial for Tom on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, 200 Clairvaux Drive, Indiana, PA 15701, with Father Jonathan Ulrick, OFM, Cap., as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.bowserminich.com. The family kindly suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to Four Footed Friends, 220 Beck Road, Indiana PA 15701, or the Indiana County Humane Society, 191 Airport Road, Indiana PA 15701
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Connie Ober
February 7, 2026
My sincere condolences to your entire family on the passing of your brother Tom. Over the past few years I have run into him at Valley Dairy. May he rest in peace.
Mike Milner
February 7, 2026
Tom would come to the backroom every Wednesday morning and visit with our group of friends having breakfast at Crouse's in Shelocta.
Known Tom since school days and the coal company.
My sincere condolences to the Cronk Family.
Mike Milner and family.......God has him in his arms now......
Joe kochik
February 7, 2026
My deepest sympathy to Tommy´s family and friends. I crossed paths with him now and then through the years and we´d always have a chat session . It was always nice to see him. He was a good person. May the good Lord welcome him home!
DT
February 6, 2026
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life´s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of God, family and friends. Please find comfort in the words found at Isaiah 61: 1,2.
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Upcoming Events
Apr
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Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church
200 Clairvaux Drive, Indiana, PA 15701
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Bowser-Minich Funeral Home