Marvel Betty Kroll

Marvel Betty Kroll Marvel Betty Kroll, 95, of Lynchburg, was ushered into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, September 16, 2013 at Westminster Canterbury, Lynchburg. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Rev. Frank M. Kroll for 66 years. Born, April 28, 1918, in Butler, Pa., she was the daughter of the late George W. Corbin and the late Emma Mary Dutter Corbin. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, George R. Corbin; a sister, Jeanie Snare; and two grandsons, William and Bryan Kroll. Mrs. Kroll was a member of Park Gate Baptist Church, Ellwood City, Pa., where her husband was the pastor for 33 years. She was a Sunday school teacher and released time Bible teacher. More recently she was a member of Heritage Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Va. She is survived by her sons, Dr. F. Gerald Kroll and wife, Linda, of Lynchburg, Va., Dr. Woodrow M. Kroll and wife, Linda, of Ashland, Nebr., and Dr. Ronald C. Kroll and wife, Kathy, of Orlando, Fla.; a brother, Charles W. Corbin of Richmond; a sister, Alice Trapp of Northumberland, Pa.; eight grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. There will be a visitation in Lynchburg on Thursday, September 21, 2013, from 6 until 8 p.m. in the chapel of Heritage Baptist Church. A celebration of her life will be held at the Park Gate Baptist Church, Ellwood City, Pa., on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Cemetery in Butler, Pa. The family wishes to thank the nursing staff at Westminster Canterbury for their devotion and care for Betty during the last several years of her life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Baptist Church Building Fund, 219 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502 or Park Gate Baptist Church, 2480 River Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424, is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent by visiting: tharpfuneralhome.com.