Virginia Beach—Clare Krell passed away peacefully on January 29, 2023.
She lived the life of a loving wife, a wonderful mother, adoring Savta and was loved by many.
Clare is preceded in death by her parents Jacob and Sylvia Eichenbaum, her devoted husband David H. Krell, and their beloved son, Joshua J. Krell.
Born in New York in 1933, Clare went on to marry and move with her husband David, of blessed memory, to Rahway, New Jersey where they raised their three children. As the children grew into young adults, she relocated to Virginia Beach in 1977. Clare was a dedicated social worker and gave 33 years of service to Jewish Family Service of Tidewater.
Left to cherish her memory is daughter Deborah (Shlomo); son William (Cindy); grandchildren Jennifer (Matt), Alicia (Bryan), Monique (Raj), Seth (Jamie), Isaac, Daniel; 5 beautiful great-grandchildren; and extended family.
A graveside service was at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. To honor the memory of Clare Krell, donations can be made to Jewish Family Service of Tidewater or to Beth Sholom Village.