Gladys M. Krell, beloved mother, sister, 96 years of age, of Spring House Road Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at home.
Born Wednesday, October 13, 1926 in Summit Hill, the daughter of the late George O., and Amelia (Hamm) Steigerwalt. Gladys was also predeceased by; her husband of 63 years, Richard C. Krell on February 22, 2011; brother, Nathan Steigerwalt.
Surviving are sons, William R. Krell and his wife Lori of Tamaqua, Jeffrey A. Krell of Massachusetts, Thomas C. Krell and his companion Rebecca Johnson of Lehighton; sister, Marion Kupres of Florida; nephews, Robert Krell and his wife Elnita, Arnold Steigerwalt and his wife Ronnie, Bruce Steigerwalt, Craig Steigerwalt and his wife Susan.
A graduate of Summit Hill High School, Gladys was an active member of St. Peter's Church of Mantzville. Gladys was a homemaker who was a talented seamstress, terrific cook, and baker. She adored her sons, and looked forward to their visits.
Private arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 386-5884
Interment will be in St. Peters Church Cemetery, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to:
Saint Peter's Church
184 St. Peter's Church Road
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
Online condolences or a fond memory of Gladys's can be expressed b visiting
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com