LaMae Katherine Krell

May 27, 1934 - November 28, 2021

LaMae Katherine Krell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, of White Marsh, Maryland passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at home while in the tender care of her loving family and husband of 66 years, Arnold M. Krell, Sr. at 87 years of age. Born Sunday, May 27, 1934 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Carl, and Loretta (Snyder) Ruffulo. LaMae was also predeceased by; son-in-law, Michael Doll, Sr. Surviving in addition to her husband are; daughter Kim Doll of Rising Sun MD, sons, Arnold M. Krell, Jr. and his wife Regina of Delta, PA, Scott H. Krell and his wife Jill of Essex, MD,; grandchildren, Aimee Doll, Michael Doll Jr., and his wife Lauren, Theresa Krell, Nicole Krell, Scott Krell, Rileigh Krell; great grandchildren, Phoenix Doll, Hope Triggs; sister, Barbara Henderlite and her husband Roy, niece, Alison Bassani wife of John; sister-in-laws, Joan Krell, and Carolyn Tanner. A 1952 Tamaqua High School graduate, LaMae was Head Majorette of the high school Drum & Bugle Corp. After graduation LaMae worked at the former Atlas Powder Company on the powder cap line, and later earned her Dental Hygienist Certification. LaMae and Arnold became engaged in December of 1952. Arnold was then drafted into the U.S. Army in 1953. Upon his return in 1955 LaMae and Arnold were married on June 4th. A doting mother, LaMae enjoyed reading, painting, traveling, and was an avid sports fan. LaMae was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Most of all LaMae loved spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 A Funeral Service will be on Friday December 3, 2021 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until time of services. Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Memorials in her name to: Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400 McLean, Va online condolences or a fond memory of LeMae can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com