Donald L. Crohe
November 12, 1946 - March 2, 2023
US Army Veteran
Donald L. Crohe passed away peacefully at Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home on Thursday, March 2, 2023. He was 76. Born in Bristol, he was a lifelong Bristol Borough resident. Don was a U.S. Army Veteran, a life member and past president of the Bucks County Rescue Squad, as well as past president and life member of America Hose, Hook & Ladder No. 2 Fire Company. He served on the Bristol Borough Veterans Memorial Committee as well as the Elm Street Fire Relief Committee. Don was also known as "SANTA" to thousands of children throughout the area and he most enjoyed being the SANTA in the Bristol Borough Christmas Parade. He had a passion for going to flea markets.
Don was predeceased by his mother, Ruth Crohe and brother, Patrick Crohe. He is survived by his twin brother, Harry H. Crohe (Cathy), his niece, Donna Edmondson (Rob), and his nephew, Christopher Cramp. He is also survived by his 2 best friends, Kayann Bixler and Robert Lorendeau.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 6-9:00pm at the Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Borough. Interment, private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the America Hose, Hook & Ladder No. 2 Fire Company, 2401 East Farragut Ave., Bristol, Pa 19007.
Service Details
Viewing Hours
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
6:00PM-9:00PM
Wade Funeral Home
1002 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007
In Memory of
Donald L. Crohe
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Bill Pezza shared a condolence
Rather than dwell upon the sadness of Donnie's passing, I prefer to celebrate his life well lived as a tireless champion of everything Bristol. This is an enormous loss for the town he loved that loved him in return. Rest in peace, my friend.
Debbie Knowles shared a condolence
Donnie was always there for me from the time I was 16 years old. He and Harry called me Little Debbie and we’re my guardians. I have so many special memories of us (too many to share) that I will never forget. Love you Donnie, Heaven received another angel!
Brooks Saint Ives shared a condolence
There are a lot of broken hearts today.
A pillar in the community and a sweet man.
God bless, Donnie.
See you on the radio.
Cat Montero shared a condolence
Missing you my friend from being Santa to my kids to working snocones and pretzels at the Bristol wharf. Those memories will always be cherished. God bless my dear friend
Mike Halpin shared a condolence
Donnie, you and your brother Harry, were an inspiration to me and all of those who knew you. My EMS and fire service career started at BCRS. You showed us the ropes and shared a life time of experience. I'm forever better knowing you. Rest easy friend!
Joe Nelson shared a condolence
It was a honor having you as a friend. Too many pleasant memories to list here, but may you rest in peace, God knows you have earned it. rip my good friend!.
Bonnie White shared a condolence
So sorry to hear of the passing of Donnie. He loved Bristol and he always wanted to know what was going on. He was a good friend of ours and every holiday there was a card from him and even one just to say hi. He will be missed. RIP Donnie
George Keiper shared a condolence
I've known and looked up to you and Harry since we moved to Cleveland St and played around the neighborhood including the firehouse. Then I got to serve with both of you at the rescue squad. Bristol was a better place because of you and it will miss you. Rest in peace my friend.
Diane Dineen shared a condolence
Sending my deepest condolences to the family.
Hold tight to your memories for through them he lives on within you.
We were neighbors
for a long time, he always had a kind word to me and my son.
I know he will be missed by many!!🦋
Rest now Donny you are free!!
Will Moffett shared a condolence
Instrumental towards my start in public service. Kept us in our lane down at 143’s. Always encouraging each of us to better ourselves for others. Thankful for our connecting paths. Rest in peace my friend.
Albert Nelson shared a condolence
God Bless you my old friend too many fond memories to share but you have always been dedicated to local Emergency Services
Karen Dumont Korizis shared a photo
Karen Dumont Korizis shared a photo
Oktoberfest 2022 with Don, Harry and Margaret.
Cat Montero shared a condolence
Missing you Donnie remembering our snocone and pretzel days and how you played Santa to our boys. Plus all the goodness you spread through the years rest in peace my friend God just gained an awesome angel.
Debbie Lebo shared a condolence
Don, I lost my Mom then I lost you 7 days later…17 days later I lost my Nephew/Godson. I sure do miss those late night phone calls right now. You could make me laugh no matter how horrible I was feeling. We had some good times, we would reminisce just about every night until we were so tired we had to hang up the phone. Rest easy friend. I miss you. 💔 I will cherish the memories we made and I will always remember you. Afterall, you did bring my cousin Bob Long into this world….that was your favorite story to tell. I remember the Happy Birthday Bobby Long Billboards every year on Rt 13. They were Classic. You were the most generous man I knew. God Bless you, I know you earned your wings and you are keeping watch over all of us. 🙏🏼 Love ya. ❤️
Annette Tyrrell shared a condolence
I will never forget about you and all the talks we had. I will always remember how you used to try and trick me into thinking you were Harry. RiP Donnie Crohe 💔 I love you.
Denise Foley shared a condolence
A light has gone out in the world, but I'm sure Donnie left his smile and infectious positivity living in everyone who knew him. I know I keep them with me.
Rita Deangelis shared a condolence
Rip Donnie. So many fun memories. You will be missed. ❤️
Willliam Cattani shared a condolence
I can remember both you and Harry playing in the neighbor running up and down Hayes, Garfield and Farragut Avenues. I believe that both of you were the innovators of the now EMT helping so many in the community, as well as my family. May you rest in peace. Bristol will not be the same without you.
Pat Wandling shared a condolence
We are better for knowing you…
Kay Ann Bixler Trammel shared a photo and condolence
There are no words to describe how l'm feeling. What a wonderful, giving, caring man! Donnie has touched so many lives. There was not one person at Neshaminy Manor who didn't know Donnie. I have so many awesome memories with him on Hayes Street & at Neshaminy Manor.
He will be missed by all! I will hold him dear in my heart for the rest of my life.
Ken Bixler shared a condolence
Donnie, I will truly miss our long chats about the good old days on Hayes Street. So many memories and so many laughs. I will cherish those memories for as long as I live….Rest well my friend, you will be missed 😞💔🙏
Sharon Medina shared a condolence
RiP Donnie you were a good guy and you are now painless you will be our angel from Bristol Borough always loved our town God only takes the best so you are the best from Sharon rhe old crossing guard sorry Harry and family
Karen Dumont Korizis shared a photo
Karen Dumont Korizis shared a photo
Don Crohe with a female Mummer sitting on his lap May 2022.
Karen Dumont Korizis shared a condolence
Don Crohe, the Mayor of the Manor will be sorely missed by residents and staff alike. He left his imprint on all who visited the gift shop over the last 13 years and by his leadership as the President of Resident Council. He took the time to get to know you personally and ask about your life. He wrote the most thoughtful cards for holidays, birthdays and apologies. He was famous even here at the Manor for his "Thinking of You" cards. When we would sit together and order cards for the shop he would say we can never have enough "Thinking of You Cards". God speed Don Crohe. <3
Marie Thompson shared a condolence
Many fond memories from our time in the rescue squad. R.I.P Donnie
Robert L. Lorandeau shared a photo and condolence
I am going to miss you Big Boy ! As I promised you, That, would always be alive.
Don Crohe was my Best Friend for over 32 year's. Dearest longest friend, you are forever in my Spirit where you live on in me.
So many memories flood my Soul but I can't seem right now to find just one to share. I love you Don and we will meet up with each other over yonder in Our Lords Heaven.
Enjoy your mansion, can't wait to see it. I Love You Buddy.
God Bless Harry & Kathy and the Crohe family during this time. 😪
Lemmie Vandine shared a condolence
RIP lots of memories you will be missed.
Kay Ann Bixler Trammel shared a photo
James Crohe shared a condolence
He was a wonderful person . He never judged anyone for anything . He was always good to me and I will miss him very much
David Pearl shared a photo and condolence
Since my Dad introduced us you and Harry have always been mentors to me. When I went to see you on February 1st you gave me the bad news about Hospice and for the first time in my life I didn't know what to say. I guess you saw the tears welling up in my eyes and as always you where worried about me not you. You told me don't be sad because your not. You said you lived a long happy life and you are ready to be free from pain and sit with God. Then you asked me to take care of all the guys at the Firehouse and to make sure they are ok. This is the man that always was thinking of others. I will miss you Sir for sure and do my best to comply with your wishes. Save me a set up there and say hi to my Dad for me. Love Ya my friend!
Clara Houck shared a condolence
Donnie, you were such a great cousin. You always had that big smile whenever I saw you 🤩. I remember when I was in Bishop Egan color and we had a game at Bristol HS you would be standing at the fence watching me in the color guard. My son's will never forget you as Santa and calling out there names when you saw them. They talk about it all the time. RIP my friend and cousin. You will always be in my ❤️❤️❤️💜💜💜
Karen Dumont Korizis shared a photo
Don and Bob posing in front of the Eagles backdrop before the Superbowl 2023.
Karen Dumont Korizis shared a photo
The Mayor of the Manor Don in the Gift Shop.
Layne Shore shared a condolence
Donnie, rest in the lords peace. You will be missed.
Layne K. Shore
Bobby Long shared a condolence
Besides my mom he was the first to see come into this world! Always have that special place in my heart! It was a honor to have been the first baby he delivered. Love you Uncle Don!!
Mike Crossan shared a condolence
Donnie gave me my first job selling snowcones and pretzels at special events. I then worked my way into the fifth ward snack bar and the softball field concession stand and ran them for years. Donnie and I became very close during that time. Running around with Barley Corn. He was always taking care of someone. He treated everyone the same. I love seeing all the pictures of him and how involved he stayed at the manor. Always smiling. RIP Big Boy.