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Dennis W. “Denny” Croll, 62, of Nuremberg, passed away Thursday afternoon at his home.
Born in Hazleton, February 16, 1950, he was the son of the late William and Josephine (Fellin) Croll and spent most of his life in Nuremberg.
He was employed as an Emergency Response Safety Specialist for Air Products, Trexlertown for the past 33 years. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Nuremberg where he had served on the church council. He was active in his community and was a member of the Nuremberg Community Park Committee, and the Nuremberg Cemetery Association. He enjoyed fishing, watching the stars, and spending time with his family.
Surviving are his wife of the past 27 years, the former Elaine Barford; a daughter Lindsey, at home; a son Ben, a student at Muhlenberg College, Allentown; a brother Larry and his wife Suzan, Doylestown; a sister Catherine Heffernan and her husband Bud, Zion Grove; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
His funeral will be held Sunday with a Memorial Service at 2 pm in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 260 Mahanoy St., Nuremberg. His pastor, the Rev. Philip Smith will officiate the service. Interment will follow in Nuremberg Cemetery. Friends may call at the church Sunday afternoon from 1 pm until the time of the service.
Harman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc. (West) is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences can be entered and more information is available at www.harmanfuneral.com.
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Lester Gerver
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Posted Fri August 17, 2012
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"Stay upwind, my friend........".
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Mark Summitt
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Posted Fri August 17, 2012
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Denny was one of my favorite people in the industry during my 28 years at Air Products and the last 10 with Airgas. I can't count the number of times he assited me with a new customer or with an issue at an existing customer. He was one of the most professional folks I've ever met while at the same time being one of the funniest. He will certainly be missed. Please know that my thoughts are with your family. To use my favorite Denny quote..."Stay up wind, my friend..."
Mark Summitt
Process Chemicals Manager
Airgas Specialty Gases
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Rachael Shenyo
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Posted Fri August 17, 2012
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Thanks for introducing me to Gary Larsen's Far Side when I was, oh, about 8... you influenced my life forever. You will always be "Uncle Denny" to me. Hope they have some great hiking trails where you are going. Take care- you will be greatly missed here by your familiy and community for sure.
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Linda Verheyen
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Posted Sat August 18, 2012
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Elaine, Linds and Ben..Denny was a good, genuine, funny guy...my memories of him are filled with laughter, kindness and a man with an intelligent mind who found pleasure in many things that life had to offer. Though your hearts are heavy and filled with sorrow at this time, may they soon be filled with the love and beautiful memories Denny gave to the three of you...His life touched so many...God Bless Denny and all of you...
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Pattie McBlain
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Posted Sat August 18, 2012
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Elaine, Lindsey and Ben,
My heart aches for you all. Please know that i am here for whatever you need.
Pattie
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Doug and Diana Dallachiesa
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Posted Sat August 18, 2012
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Dear Elaine, Lindsey and Ben,
We are so sorry to hear the loss of Denny. He loved his family. We know him as a friendly and hard working man. He was always wearing a smile on his face every time we saw him. He will be missed by many. We know you will miss him the most. We want you to know that we want to be a help to you in any way we can. We will be here for you if you have a need. You are in our prayers.
Doug, Diana, and Lauren
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patti palumbo welsh
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Posted Sat August 18, 2012
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Elaine and family I will always remember Denny''''s patience and kindness wh
when the girls got together at your house, and all the carrying on we did
and he would wind up laughing with us, he was one of us and I will miss him very much. When CJ is better we are coming up. Miss you all. will see you soon. Love patti and CJ
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Beth Moore Williams
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Posted Sun August 19, 2012
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Dear Cathy and Larry,
I wanted to send my condolences as a voice from your Levittown past. Your family lived across the street from us on Rambler Lane for a while. We used to visit your house when you moved to Juniper Hill (if I remember correctly). I can still remember what your Mom and Dad looked like, they were good people. Your family is part of the good remembrances from my childhood and teen years. You and your families are in my prayers. Take care.
Blessings and Peace.
Beth Moore Williams
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Joel Giardine
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Posted Sun August 19, 2012
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Elaine and family, Larry, and Cathy
Thanks for posting the obit in the Courier Times. Denny and I were pals though our early days in Levittown and lost touch when we went our separate ways for college. He was always my first choice as partner for tossing a baseball, building an elegant snow fort, roller skating down hilly streets, torturing our younger brothers, learning something mechanical from his father Bill, or perpetrating minor misdeeds on mischief night. How sad to lose such a vibrant fellow. My sincere sympathy. May he fish forever in a clear stream somewhere "upstate."
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Paula Reinoehl,Shenandoah Hgts.
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Posted Sun August 19, 2012
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Dear Croll Family, You are in our prayers at Air Products. Thank you for sharing your Husband/Dad with us all the years we had him at APCI. He was an unique individual with a great personality, always willing to lend a help where it was needed. He was a pleasure, and in every conversation he and I ever had, it started out talking about family. He was truly proud of you! May you remember all the fine times you had together. I am sure Denny is enjoying Fishing in the Stars and keeping an eye on you. God Bless...
God Speed Mr Croll!
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William R. Nixon
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Posted Mon August 20, 2012
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To Denny’s Family, I am so sorry for the loss and what I can say is an inadequate expression of what I feel in my heart. I will remember Denny as he lived, bringing life and love and joy to those who knew him and for his service to us at Air Products. The fruits of your labors kept us safe, Denny. I mourn your passing and will never forget you. For those who knew you well and loved you, the pain is deep and will endure. I find consolation in faith, for I know in my heart that you now make your home beyond the stars, safe in God's promise of eternal life.
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Jack Peck
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Posted Mon August 20, 2012
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To the Croll Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Denny may times on the phone and most recently in May of this year at an ERT session in Austin Texas. I want you to know that MANY people will continue to benefit from his efforts to keep us all safe around the products we deal with. And I have no doubt that someones life will be saved due to Denny's work.
And yes... His comment "stay upwind my friend" will stay with us forever.
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Robin Opersko
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Posted Mon August 20, 2012
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To the Croll Family,
I worked with Denny many times in the past and recently last fall
in New Orleans. I remember his many visits to Canada for
emergency response training and stories of your visits to the
cottage in the Ottawa area that he so much enjoyed.
On behalf of the Air Products Employees in Canada
He will be missed.
Our prayers will be with you.
Robin Opersko
Driver Safety and Training Specialist
Air Products Canada Ltd.
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Jacji Markowski Morgan
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Posted Mon August 20, 2012
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Dear Family,
I'm sorry to hear of Denny's passing. May God Bless the family.
Remeber the years in Juniper Hill.
Jacki
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Candace Puckett
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Posted Mon August 20, 2012
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Dear Croll Family:
I will miss Denny so much at Air Products. Denny was so helpful to me
over the years in my job and one of the nicest people that I knew
at APCI. Your family is in my prayers.
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Aaron KC - Singapore Air Products
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Posted Mon August 20, 2012
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My team expresses our deepest condolences. Denny is a remarkable person at work and off-work. I will miss him.
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Kathy Gatski
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Posted Mon August 20, 2012
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Dear Elaine, I am so sorry to hear of your husband''s passing. I am thinking of you in work a lot these days. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care of yourself.
Kathy Gatski
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Heather Remley
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Posted Mon August 20, 2012
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We will miss Denny and our condolences go to all his family and friends.
Many people have benefited from Denny's teaching, passion and
energy. He was always quick with his smile and giving of his time and
knowledge. Rest in peace Denny.
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Derek Gill
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Posted Mon August 20, 2012
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A call from Denny to let me know that he had an "opportunity" for me was always a challenge. But any contact with Denny always brightened your day.
I did not meet his family but can understand their loss. My deepest sympathies.
I will remember Denny always and am sad that I could not say goodbye.
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Ann Barber
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Posted Tue August 21, 2012
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Even though I have gone from Air Products for several years, I still treasure the times that I got to work with Denny. He could make any emergency situation serious and fun at the same time. He had an amazing grip on reality and told things like they were. He could make me laugh and want to be involved and helpful in any circumstance. He was an incredible personality and I am sure he will be missed by his family and local community. I am very sorry for your loss.
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Linda Robillard
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Posted Wed August 22, 2012
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My condolences to you on the loss of your treasured family member. I have had the priviledge of interacting with Denny for many years. His great sense of humor always put a smile on my face even though most of our "work" was over the phone since I am in Los Angeles. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Corey, Nicole, Emma & Sam
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Posted Wed August 22, 2012
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Aunt Elaine, Lindsey and Ben:
We are sorry that we couldn''t make it up there! However, you are in our thoughts and prayers. These past few days, Corey has shared some fun memories he has of Uncle Dennis with the girls... we want the girls to know what a great Uncle he is since they didn''t get a chance to meet him. We love you all and will keep you in our prayers.
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Duane Young
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Posted Wed August 22, 2012
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Denny was always ready to assist anyone in dealing with a remediation issue, regardless of circumstance or the company involved. Thus, the scope of his influence was far beyond the company that signed his paycheck. While the greatest burden of loss is undoubted borne by his family, and our condolences go out to those that loved him the most, the industry itself has also suffered a great and irreplaceable loss.
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