Thomas J. Krol 1948-2025

Tom was born Oct. 20, 1948, in Warren, a son of the late Michael and Berniece Rydzak Krol.

He was a 1966 graduate of Newton Falls High School, where he excelled in baseball. He went on to earn a master’s degree from Alliance College in Cambridge, Pa.

Tom had an extensive career as a manufacturing supervisor, beginning with employment at Republic Steel, followed by Van Huffel and Continental Plastic Container in Cleveland, and eventually Consolidated Containers in Cincinnati, from where he retired.

Outside of work, Tom was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, trapping and fishing.

He also treasured times spent on the lake with family and friends. Tom was also an avid vegetable gardener and had a particular knack for growing and grinding his own cayenne pepper.

Tom was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for many years. He cherished his faith and his family, and he will be deeply missed.

Tom will always be remembered by his wife of 50 years, Linda Petrick Krol of Warren; grandchildren, Carissa, Logan, Bailey, Brandon and Emma Harlow; two great-grandchildren; brother, Terry (Cindy) Krol of North Jackson; niece and goddaughter, Kristi (Jerry) Gorgie of Austintown; nieces and nephews, Kathy (John) Hough, Kristopher (Tracey) Krol, Melissa (Tony) DeFabbo and Aaron and Alysia Cvengros; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and sister-in-law, Shelly Petrick Shelor.

Besides his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Krol; and his sister, Kathleen Krol.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Tom 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at the Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Road NE, Warren, where a funeral service will follow at 4 p.m.

Burial will be Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in All Souls Cemetery.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Tom’s family.

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