Joan R. (Tennant) Krell

Joan Renee Krell, 95, of Severn, formerly of North Beach, Maryland, passed away on May 4, 2026.

Joan was born on July 21, 1930, in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Anna (Leiby) and George Tennant. She grew up in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, where she attended Tamaqua High School, graduating class of 1948. She married her high school sweetheart, William Howard Krell, in November of 1948. They moved all over the country for their work, residing in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Colorado, New York, New Jersey, and Illinois, eventually retiring to Kinston, North Carolina, before finally settling in Maryland. They celebrated 64 years of marriage before William’s passing in December of 2012.

Joan was an avid gardener and loved planting flowers around her home. She was a loyal fan of both the Nationals, and the former Kinston Indians baseball teams. She especially loved the town of North Beach and was an active member of the community during the twenty-two years she resided there.

Joan is survived by her children, William H. Krell, Jr., Glenn D. Krell, and Linda A. Krell; her grandchildren, Scott, David, Ryan, Jason, Michael, Rachel, and Brian; nine great-grandchildren, and her brother-in-law, Arnold Krell. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Howard Krell; her parents, George and Anna Tennant, and her brothers, Arthur G. Tennant, and Billie Tennant.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 655 East Broad street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A graveside service will be held on Saturday May 30, 2026 at 11 o'clock A.M. Sky View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.

Online condolences or a fond memory of Joan can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com