Thomas Allen Crowe

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Allen Crowe, following a hard-fought battle with cancer on December 31st, 2025.

Born in the heart of Amish country in Lancaster, PA, Tom grew up in Elizabethtown with his parents and two brothers, where the three boys ran all over town and spent countless summer days riding their bikes to the local swimming pool. He graduated from Elizabethtown Area High School in 1966 and then enrolled at Frederick Community College in Maryland. He went on to build a successful career in the aluminum extrusion industry through his intense work ethic, which led him to move to the Youngstown area in 1986.

Tom was a special soul with a magnetic and contagious personality and will be remembered as a loving husband, a caring father and granddad, and a great friend. He married his adoring wife, Anna M. Ragghanti-Crowe, in May 2000. He was the proud father of Tonya and Shannon (Kevin) and granddad to Lucy and May.

He is preceded in death by his father, Sharpless W. Crowe Sr., his mother, Pauline “Billie” Crowe, his brothers Sharpless Jr. (“Sharpie”) and Gary, and many other dear loved ones. 

Tom had a deep love of life and still longed to live it. He had a remarkable knack for keeping his finger on the pulse of trends through the decades. He was always the best dressed in the room and was already listening to artists who would soon rise to the top of the charts. He was inherently funny and could make you laugh effortlessly. He was passionate about turkey and spaghetti dinners. He loved politics and debating them. He loved traveling, especially to Myrtle Beach and on the many cruises he and Anna took together. He was wise beyond his years and would give the shirt off his back. He will be missed terribly.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 6th, at Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Youngstown, Ohio, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 7th, at 11:00 AM at St. Christine’s Catholic Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44511, with interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, 248 S. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44509.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Tom may be sent to the Hospice House at 9803 Sharrot Rd., Youngstown, Ohio 44514.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. Boardman.

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