John Bernard Kroll

John Bernard Kroll obituary, Cumberland, MD

John Bernard Kroll

John Kroll Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. - Cumberland on Nov. 10, 2025.

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John Bernard Kroll, 58, of Frostburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Born August 17, 1967, in Cumberland, he was the son of John Henry Kroll and wife, Ruthie, and Judith C. (Wilson) Drews. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, JoAnn Tenny.
John was a 1985 graduate of Allegany High School. John was a hard working jack-of-all-trades. He worked at Pennline Tree Service, RE Willards Plumbing, and Linn's Heating and Air Conditioning.
When he wasn't working, he could always be found tinkering with something. He enjoyed fixing things for and helping others. He also liked working on and around motorcycles and sports cars.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by life partner, Lisa Tenny; siblings, Christie Wagner, Kimberly Ann Kroll, Dale Joseph Kroll and wife, Kimberly, Beth Kroll, Amy Faye Kroll and Dawn Marie Brenner; father-in-law, Jerry Tenny, Sr.; brother-in-law, Jerry Tenny, Jr.; special uncle, Joe Kroll; and many nieces and nephews.
In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated, and no services will be held at this time.
John will be missed by everyone he leaves behind.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Schwab Family Cancer Center at UPMC Western Maryland, 12500 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 attn.: Katie Sites (www.wmhs.com/foundation), in honor of John's memory.
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