Calvin Korell Obituary
Calvin R. Korell, 74, of Cressona, passed away Wednesday, January 28th.
Cal was born in McCook, Nebraska on December 3, 1951, a son of the late Cletus & Alpha (Lacey) Korell.
He was the widower of Brenda (Gilbert) Korell.
Cal was a Blue Mountain High School graduate.
He served in combat in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and earned a Bronze Star.
Working in contracting, Cal was a heavy equipment operator and mason.
He was a member of the Cressona American Legion Post #286.
Cal attended Grace Evangelical Free Church, Orwigsburg, & Pine Grove Community Church.
He is survived by two sons: Chad Korell, husband of Bonnie, Auburn, and Brandon Korell, Mechanicsburg, two granddaughters, Isabella & Julia, and three brothers: Marvin Korell, Bartley, NE, Glen Korell, Orwigsburg, & Aaron Korell, Auburn.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona, on Friday, February 6th at 11 AM. A viewing will be held at the funeral home from 10 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions in Cal’s name to Cressona American Legion Post #286: 1 Front St. Cressona, PA 17929.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
25 East Main Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
People and places connected with Calvin
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Calvin Korell
How to support Calvin's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Calvin Korell's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
