Janet Elizabeth Moll

Janet Elizabeth Keller Moll, age 88 died peacefully, surrounded by her family on July 8, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House West, in South Charleston, WV. She was born June 11, 1927 in North Adams, Massachusetts, the only child of Karl and Ethel Keller. At age three she moved with her family to Manchester, Connecticut. As a teen and young woman, she was a ranked tennis amateur in New England. Janet graduated from public high school in Manchester and went to Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA from which she graduated as a speech and theater major. While at Westminster, she met the love of her life, Karl Robert Moll. They were married for just under 63 years before his death. Janet was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband Karl. Janet is survived by her daughter, Sherrill Strickland (Phil) of Clinton, MA; her son, Barry (Pam) of St. Albans; her son, Kirk (Mary) of Carlisle, PA; eight grandchildren, Jacob Strickland (Kat Peterson), Jessica Mayotte (Keith), Brandon Moll (Amy), Emily Roush (Tony), Jonathan Moll (Celia), Elizabeth Brumfield (Jonathan), Erin Terrizzi (Amy), Karl Moll; eight great-grandchildren, Bree, Ashton, Elise, Eli, Cora, JJ, Liam and Christian. Janet’s love for theater and the arts continued her entire life. She acted in community theater and along with her friend, Helen Smith, created a puppet ministry for their church. Janet was a life-long dedicated member of the church. She sang in the church choir 50+ years, directed many church bazaars and vacation bible schools, taught church nursery school for many years, and was president of the United Methodist Woman several times. A special interest of Janet’s was helping those in need. For many years, she and Karl ran the food pantry at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Paden City, WV. White at Trinity UMC in New Jersey, she was involved in Good Will ministries, pastoral outreach ministries at Meadowland Sports Complex, and Teen Challenge ministry in Patterson, NJ, among others. Especially in later life, Janet loved played games with her extended family. Yahtzee and Phase 10 were two of her favorites. She also enjoyed making jigsaw puzzles. She loved reading to her children and grandchildren. Friends may call Friday, July 10, 2015 from 6-8 pm at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church on Forrestal Avenue in St. Albans, WV. Janet will lie in repose at the church from 1-2 pm on Saturday with the funeral to follow at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made to St. Peter’s United Methodist Church. You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans is honored to serve the Moll family.

Janet Elizabeth Moll

June 11, 1927 - July 8, 2015