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Dorothy J. Krall, 91
June 11, 2019
Dorothy J. Krall, 91, of Columbia, PA passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late C. Joseph Krall to whom she was married for 65 years.
Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late John H. and Florence (Kirchner) Steele. Dotty was a 1945 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and the Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing. After graduation she worked as an office nurse for Dr. Henry Glah. Dotty was an active member of Sacred Heart Church in Lancaster. Her strong faith in Jesus led her to serve in Pre-Cana with Joe and on the Bereavement Committee. The prayer group and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal were important parts of her life. She was one of the founding members and a group leader of the La Leche League in Lancaster for more than 20 years. She volunteered at St. Joseph Hospital. She was also a strong supporter of Lancaster Catholic High School and worked in the Health Room as a school nurse. Above all Dotty loved being a mom and grandma.
Dotty is survived by her children, Kathleen Donnelly (John) of Crofton, MD, Joseph Krall (Linda) of Tipp City, OH, Barbara Tangert (Michael) of Denver, PA, Michael Krall (Sharon) of Williamsport, PA, Thomas Krall (Sandra) of Alamogordo, NM and Robert Krall (Peggy) of Wheeling, WV; 24 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren; Dotty was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter.
A viewing will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019 from 6PM-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, 414 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 554 W. Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 with a viewing 1 hour prior. Interment will be held at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA.
Please omit flowers and consider a contribution in Dotty’s memory to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parochial School, 235 Nevin St. Lancaster, PA 17603 or St. Anne’s Retirement Community, 3952 Columbia Avenue, Columbia, PA 17512.
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Condolences to the Family
June 19, 2019
Dear Barb and family,
May God hold you in His arms as you mourn and rejoice for your mother!
Mary
June 17, 2019
Kathy,
So sorry to learn about your mother’s passing. May God comfort and strengthen you at this time. A beautiful soul is never forgotten.
Fondly,
Linda DiCola Commale
June 17, 2019
To the family,
In 1979 I was a young mother discharged from the hospital with a baby who wouldn’t nurse.
Long story short, your mom came to my house with Bev Bankler and helped me get the baby nursing! What an incredible gift to me! Your mom was so kind and good to me! I will never forget this generosity as long as I live.
I
also remember going to your house on Wheatland Avenue for help. Your mom was an inspiration and such a giving person!
I hope find memories help sustain you during this sad time. To know your mom was such a altruistic person should give you comfort now.
The message is to pass it forward. I want to do one incredible act of generosity to make the world a better place in honor of your dear mother.
I did get to thank her in person once or twice over the years! And for this I am grateful!
Gid bless you all! You were blessed with a really good mom!
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Thomas
June 16, 2019
Dear Barb, Kathy, and family, We are so sorry to hear about your mom. All of us have only fond memories of her! I think I first met her back in 1973 when she was in card club with my mom (Agnes Perry). She has an inspiration to all of us, including a few of my children who were fortunate enough to have met her. May God Bless all of you at this very hard time! Anne Perry and family
June 14, 2019
I will miss my cousin so much. We grew up together and enjoyed each others company. She was a kind, fun lady. She and Joe are probably having a great reunion.
walter zook
June 14, 2019
Joe & Linda,
It such a painful experience to lose a parent. I wish for you the peace of accepting that faith provides us the trust that there is a better place waiting for us on the other side. Remember the lessons she taught and the values she instituted in each of you from so long ago. 92 ain’t a bad run. You are in my prayers.
Joe Geiger
June 13, 2019
Joe, Linda & Family,
Please accept Joanne and my deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. We are going away for the weekend early tomorrow morning so will be unable to attend her services.
I have fond memories of her from long ago days on Wheatland Avenue and before they sold their cottage, more recently as neighbors to my in-laws, Dick and Rita Horn at St. Anne’s. She was always a sweet, kind and outgoing person.
Please also extend our symapthies to your siblings, Joe.
Regards,
Bot
June 13, 2019
Dear Krall Family,
I adored your mom. She was an angel on earth. She always had a smile and kind words.
Sincere sympathy,
Mary Lynn Hobday DiPaolo
June 13, 2019
My condolences to the family. Will always remember this gentle, loving woman. Dotty helped me greatly in nursing my little ones encouraging and supporting me as she did for so many other mothers. She truly lived her faith and was an example to all who knew her. God rest her soul.
Pat Graver
June 13, 2019
Dear Kathy and family,
I remember your mother and father from Sacred Heart and she used to visit my mother at St. Anne’s prior to my mom passing. Your mother was sweet and wonderful. I am so sorry for your loss, but know that your mother in being in the arms of Jesus has been reunited with your dad and others who have gone on before her.
In Christ’s love,
Linda Weaver Hershey,
Sacred Heart, class of 1964
LCHS, class of 1968
June 13, 2019
Dotty (Mom) K was a super special women, wife, mother, and sister in the Lord Jesus Christ. She will be missed by All. She had a lot of love, laughter, and life for everyone and she was very sensitive the Holy Spirit in her latter years. Now she has united with the great cloud of witnesses and we look forward to joining her and dad (Pop-pop) at the dance. We love and miss you Mom. Michael and Barbara Tangert
June 13, 2019
Kathy, Joe and entire Krall family, I saw the online notice of your Mom’s recent death. I saw her a few months ago at another funeral and I couldn’t help but think about what great people she and your Dad were. They were involved and helpful to many people. They have left a great legacy in all of you. Unfortunately, I am going out of the country tomorrow so I can’t be with you to share but I’ll say a prayer for them and all of you. Hope to see you at our reunion in October, Kathy. God bless all of you.
Steve Senkowski
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