Howard O. Cronrath, 82, of Indian Head, Maryland passed away on November 22, 2018 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata. Born on May 26, 1936 in Salfordville, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Carrie Oelschlager Cronrath and Harvey R. Cronrath. Mr. Cronrath was a truck driver and worked for Rosenbergers Cold Storage Company for many years. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, great grandchildren and the family dogs.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Cronrath is preceded in death by his daughter Debbie Lynn Cronrath; brother Walter O. Cronrath. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy J. Cronrath; children Lori Ann (Timothy) Malady, Michael Howard (Michele) Cronrath, Stacey Leigh (Joley) Cronrath; sister Edith Landes; grandchildren Devyn Nicole (Eric) Pulliam, Kaitlyn Alyse (Donald) Cox, Jessica Lillian (Samuel) Lucidi, Samantha Jo Cronrath, Michael Tyler Cronrath; great grandchildren Ray Timothy Cox, Eian Lucas Pulliam, Lee Jameson Cox, Grady Ryan Cox, Brooklyn Noelle Pulliam and one great grandchild on the way.

Family and friends to gather on Friday, December 7, 2018 from 10AM until time of service at 11AM at The Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 7365 Indian Head Highway, Bryans Road, Maryland 20616 with a fellowship luncheon to follow in the church hall. Interment will be held in Pennsylvania at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 7365 Indian Head Highway, Bryans Road, Maryland 20616. Arrangements by Raymond Funeral Service.