Mervin Schroll

Mervin E. Schroll, 90, of Spring Township, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Columbia Cottage. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty J. (Brossman) Schroll, who passed away on August 31, 2016. They shared 65 years of marriage together. Born in Grafton, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Mervin L. Schroll and Carrie E. (Houck). Mervin was a graduate of Wilson High School, Class of 1949. During High School he played on the football and basketball teams. He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps. Mervin was employed at The Reading Eagle Times for 40 years, retiring in April of 1993. Mervin enjoyed golfing, gardening, music, spending time in Florida and cactus collecting. He is survived by his daughters, Cynthia E. Schroll, of Millville, PA; Elizabeth A. Kreitz, wife of Paul A. Kreitz, of Wernersville; grandchildren, Bradley A. Kreitz and Staci L. Maniscalco; and great-grandchildren, Aidan and Brooklyn.

Services are at convenience of the family. Private interment at Pleasant View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to The Disabled American Veterans (DAV), in memory of Mervin E. Schroll. Bean Funeral Homes, Sinking Spring is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.beanfuneralhomes.com