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Robert Kroner Obituary
ROBERT G.
Retired Allegheny County Police Superintendent, age 82 of Lawrenceville, unexpectedly on Sunday, April 17, 2005. Devoted husband of 61 years to Anne (Panko) Kroner; beloved father of Sandra (Ray) Micknowski, Robert G. (Arlene Samarin) Kroner, Kathleen (Joe) Bailey, Michael R. (Sharon Sabatasso) Kroner and Beverly Kroner (Gary) Hill; grandfather of Ray, Kim, Kelly, Karen, Joe, Bob, Maureen, Rob and Michael; great-grandfather of Christopher and Joshua; brother of the late George Kroner and Joan Crawford. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville, Tuesday-Wednesday 1-4 and 6-9 pm. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Holy Family Church on Thursday at 10 am. Member of F.O.P. Lodge #1 and Lodge #91. Family requests donations to the Estelle Campbell Boys & Girls Club, 5432 Butler St., Pgh, PA 15201. F.O.P. Service Wednesday 7:30 pm.
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Ray Allen
November 17, 2016
Sympathy & kindest regards to the Kroner family & very many friends wherever they may be. God bless 1 & all. Take care.
Elmer A McClung
May 3, 2005
God knows best this was a goodman and i will miss him to. I am saden by your lost but this we all know he was a great man ...
Sally Stritzinger
May 2, 2005
To the Kroner Family:
The "Chief", as my husband so affectionately called him each time we would meet up with him in Wendy's/Ross Twp. Chief Kroner and my husband knew each other over 30 years through working for Allegheny County. Mr. Kroner always had a smile and took time to ask our daughter questions about school and her activities. She grew to affectionately call him the "Chief" as well. My husband always said he was the greatest law enforcement officer this city ever had. He had a genuine smile and caring attitude about him. We know that he was met in heaven with open arms by Our Lord saying "Welcome home, Chief."
My daughter said that going to Wendy's will never be the same without seeing his smiling face. WE miss you, Chief, but we hope that we will see you again someday.
Sally, Richard, & Melissa Stritzinger -
Rachana Patel
April 25, 2005
Dear Bev and family,
I am very fortunate to work with Bev in Denver and have had the opportunity to get to know her over the last 5 years. I've heard so many wonderful stories about Bev's father and her family. These stories always made me smile and laugh. Warm wishes to Bev and her family during this difficult time. We are all thinking of you from Denver.
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Roberta Shanahan
April 25, 2005
Bev and The Kroner Family-
I am a co-worker of Bev's and it is with deep sympathy that I express my condolences to all of you on your recent loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Rotter Family
April 24, 2005
To The Kroner Family:
Our deepest sympathy to the Kroner Family. Bob will be greatly missed. He was a true gentleman who was considerate to all. I had the privilege to speak with Bob on April 15 at Panera's; and as always it was enjoyable.
George David
April 24, 2005
To The Kroner Family
My sympathies.
Green Tree Police Officer
Sue Hampton
April 22, 2005
Bev and entire Kroner family,
I am a co-worker of Bev's and want to express my concern and heart felt sympathy at your loss. You are all in the thoughts and prayers of your co-workers at the clinic.
Patrick Miller
April 22, 2005
Dear Kroner Family,
Although I did not have the pleasure of serving under Mr. Kroner, I and everyone on the County Police owe a debt of thanks to the man who transformed our department into the professional law enforcement agency that it is today. I would not be assigned to the detective division had it not been for Mr. Kroner's leadership, vision, and dedication. Our department grew so much under his leadership and that is something all County Police men and women should be thankful for. I am deeply sorry for your family's loss and I know Allegheny County is deeply sorry that we have lost a great man.
Monica Griffin
April 21, 2005
To the Kroner Family,
We were very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Bob was a very warm and kind person. We will remember him always for his beautiful smile and cheerfulness.
May the Dear Lord Keep All of you in His Loving Care.
Monica Griffin & Pat Pietkiewicz
Marilyn Kovacs
April 21, 2005
To the Kroner family
The family of the late Billy Miller extend our deepest sympathy to your family. My Dad knew Mr. Kroner going way back to the Lawrenceville Golden Glove Boxing days and always said it was a privilege to know such a caring gentleman.
Michelle Rossi
April 21, 2005
Bev, Mrs. Kroner, and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. We (the GEM team) were privileged to get to know Mr. Kroner last year. He was a special person and I know he will be missed.
Michelle Rossi and the VA GEM team
Irma Smith
April 21, 2005
Dear Bev and Family,
We all just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you and your family. What a very sad and difficult time this must be for you all.
From: the East Medical Office at Kaiser Permanente.
Greg and Alice Mellinger
April 21, 2005
Dear Ray,Sandy and Family,We are deeply sorry for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers always. Love Greg,Alice and Allie
Eleanor Davis
April 20, 2005
Dear Anne : One of the last couples that I saw before I left Pittsburgh were you and your husband. He was such a kind man and very friendly. I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Sincerely, Eleanor Lauria Davis
Donna Minish
April 20, 2005
Dear Kroner Family,
I grew up in Lawrenceville and attended school with Beverly. Although it has been a long time, I always remember Mr. Kroner being kind and gentle to anyone he met. Always had a smile to share. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. I lost both of mine and through the years the pain lessens, but you never forget. Take care and know that he is in a better place smiling down on you. God's Blessing and peace,
Donna (Mance) Minish
Maura Dougherty
April 20, 2005
To Mrs. Kroner and family:
I used to work at Eat n' Park years ago, and I remember "Bob and Harry" stopping in for coffee on many evenings. Bob was always so friendly and smiling at everyone, and always remembered my name. He always made me and the others smile and laugh! I hold the highest respect for Bob, and my prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless him.
David Herr
April 20, 2005
To the Loving Wife and Family of Robert Kroner,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your very dear loved one. I worked with Bob in Special Service and truly never met anyone who could match his ability to handle any situation he was given with such professionalism. He also was so caring and a true gentleman. I am sorry I could not offer my sympathy to you personally, but want you to know he is in our prayers as well as all of you during this time of your sorrow. May God Bless You.
David and Lorraine Herr
Susyn Plushner
April 20, 2005
Dear Bev and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I've read over the comments in this guest book and he sounds like a very special man that I wish I had had an opportunity to meet.
Sincerely,
Susyn Plushner (Bev's co-worker and friend)
Linda Miller
April 20, 2005
To the Kroner Family,
Bill and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you for your loss. The world will be a darker place without such a shining star. You will be in our prayers and may you all find comfort knowing you loved one is looking down upon you from above.
Linda and Bill Miller
Retired Pittsburgh Police
Dan Quinn
April 20, 2005
Mike& Family,I'm sorry to hear about your father. He was a good friend of my father and a good friend of all of us at Boilermakers Local 154. Sincerly, Daniel J. Quinn
Nancy Noszka
April 20, 2005
Dear Kroner Family,
Your dad was extremely kind and gentle, and during my time in Lawrenceville, was such a help and guiding force for the community. Your father knew my father well. My father passed on many years ago, but your dad always seemed to mention him and showed his respect for him through me. I pray for your loss. He was a great man, and his passing is a passing of an era of truely honest and well liked men.
RICH & RENEE JENCA
April 20, 2005
Kathy and Family, Very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our prayers are with you at this most difficult time. The world needs more decent people like your father.
TOM LONG
April 20, 2005
TO THE KRONER FAMILY, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY I'VE WORKED 35 YRS. FOR THE COUNTY AND HAD THE GREAT OPPERTUNITY TO WORK WITH BOB ON MANY OCATIONS, "WHAT A GREAT MAN" AS I HEARD TOM FOERSTER SAY EVERY TIME ANYONE MENTIONED BOB KRONER'S NAME,AND HE WAS, AND AS MANY OTHERS HAVE SAID IN THIS GUEST BOOK HE WAS GENUINE OR WHAT I LIKE TO CALL "OLD SCHOOL". THE LAST TIME I TALKED WITH HIM HE WAS TRYING TO HELP SOMEONE WITH A JOB. HE REALLY DID CARE A LOT ABOUT PEOPLE. HE TRULY WAS A GREAT MAN. THAT GENUINE SMILE & WARM GREETING WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US WHO WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO KNOW HIM. GOD BLESS YOU ALL !!!!
Bob Exler
April 20, 2005
Bob..Sorry to hear of your father's passing.. He was a good man.. Bob Exler and Family formally of 348 44th st. lawrenceville
Anastasia (Krzeminski) Lane
April 20, 2005
My condolence to the Kroner Family.
I don't know if you will remember me, but I lived in Cotton Way, our back yards met each other. We were friends and did things together. We moved away in 1960. I know it is hard losing a parent, I have lost both of mine, and I have also lost my brother. Try to remember all the good times you had together with him, I know it will be hard. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donald Aubrecht
April 20, 2005
Kroner Family
I was sorry to hear about the passing of Bob. He and my father worked together on the City Police Department for many years, and I knew your dad well. The prayers from the Aubrecht family will be with you and yours.
Dan Foust
April 20, 2005
Bev and family,
The following is a proverb called the Intelligent Heart that I came across a few days ago in one of my classes. It seems to fit with everything that I have read and know about your father.
I am very sorry for the loss of your father and wish you the very best in all that is to come.
The Intelligent Heart
If we seek to manifest love by utilizing our inherent abilities to serve others in whatever we are doing, we find the greatest opportunity for development, for then we are giving expression to our love for our neighbors and ourselves.
Joyce Zaborowski-McManus
April 19, 2005
Kathy (Ms. Kroner)I am a former student of St. Mary's. I remember your father from the neighborhood (Lawrenceville). He was always quite genuine, very nice, and always smiled at me. I saw him a few years ago, in my present neighborhood of Ross. Even though I wasn't sure he knew who I was, he still smiled at me and always had something nice to say. I felt feel very close to him. I felt that way because I knew that he was from Lawrenceville, and so was I. People who are truly from Lawrenceville never renounce their heritage, and are proud to be from such a close community. That is what makes your dad in a league of his own.
May his soul rest in peace.
Joyce and Tim McManus
Micki Stack-Cloonan
April 19, 2005
Mike, I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. He always made me feel special whenever I would see him. He never hesitated to hug me, on Grant St., in full uniform. He shared great stories of him and my father, with me. I will never forget him and he will be forever in my prayers.
Micki
Quest Family
April 19, 2005
Our condolences to the Kroner family. He was a wonderful man.
Allegheny County Controllers Office
April 19, 2005
To the Kroner family:
Our deepest sympathy and truly a great loss.
Sincerely from Mark Patrick Flaherty and Controllers staff.
Tina (Portman) Fox
April 19, 2005
Joe & family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your grandfather.
Keith Accettulla
April 19, 2005
Mike,
I am saddened to learn of your fathers unexpected passing. My memories of him as a little boy, young man, and adult revolve around his friendship with my father, Rege. What a loyal, devoted friend your father was to him and my mother. He was such a help to my mother and our family during my father's illness and death. Words can't describe the respect I had for your father. All I can say is "Thank you, Mr. Kroner for being a true friend to my father." May you and your family find comfort in Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ's mercy, rest knowing there is a home prepared for your Father.
Respectfully,
Keith Accettulla
Helen (Yeager) Vaniel
April 19, 2005
Sandy,
Sincere sympathy to you and your family. From your former "classmate".
Steve Wilharm
April 19, 2005
I worked for Superintendent Kroner for many years; two of those years were as his Administrative Assistant for the county police. During that time we became very good friends to the extent of he and his wife Ann would attend my family party’s. I considered him a great advisor and a great leader. I will miss our talks on the phone and going to lunch with him, everywhere he went people knew him, and he knew them. He would ask about their family and he genuinely cared about them. He was a great friend and will be sorely missed by all.
Steve Wilharm
Maggie DeFazio
April 19, 2005
I was so very sorry to learn of Bob's death. I am Maggie (Kapp) DeFazio, daughter of Sonny and Connie Kapp. A few years ago, Bob was very helpful to me when I called to ask for his assistance with our family genealogy. He told me a few little stories about my grandma (Annie Kroner Kapp), who died when I was only two, so I had no memory of her. He also filled me in on some of our ancestors, and connected me to another family member who was also very helpful. My condolences go out to all of your family.
Maggie DeFazio
Denise Kunz (Dougherty)
April 19, 2005
My sincere condolences to the entire Kroner family at this difficult time.
I was fortunate enough to get to know your Father through my Dad and Grandfather, Bill & Tom Dougherty. Bob would come to my home with Tommy Scherer to visit my Dad during his fight with cancer and always had a kind word with that gentle smile and that ever present firm hand shake. It would always bring a smile to my Dads face as well as ours when your Dad would come for a visit. Your father was a very kind and gentle person who I am sure was loved and respected by all those who came in contact with him; I know our family surely felt that way about him.
May God and the Angels watch over you during this difficult time and may your Dad rest in eternal peace.
Our Deepest Sympathy to you all.
Christine Sabatasso and John Edwards
April 19, 2005
Mrs. Kroner and Family -
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to all of you. Mr. Kroner was a very fine man with impeccable integrity and respected by all that knew him. He will be greatly missed as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to his family and community. For that, we are thankful to have known him and fond memories at family events. We will always remember him in our hearts. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love - Chris and John
Father Rodney Torbic
April 19, 2005
Memory Eternal!
Kim Titus
April 19, 2005
My family and I are truly saddened by the loss of this of the great man. Not only was he a good husband and father but a good person. No matter where he was even if a restraunte he spoke to you and made you feel he cared. All police offices now should look in his direction and see how to become a great office and a role model for others. He will be missed by all of Lawrenceville a community that he inspired.
Thank you Bob for teaching us to be better people and strong leaders.
The Titus Family.
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