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Lisa Kelly Obituary
She was the wife of John M. Kelly.
Born in Meadowbrook, she was a daughter of Harrison William Gift III, Fort Washington, and Dolores (Dorsey) Krasnoff, Exeter Township.
She was a wife and mother.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Douglassville.
She was a volunteer with the American Cancer Society. She was a graduate of DeVry University, Fort Washington.,
Surviving in addition to her father and mother are two daughters, Cameron L. Kelly and Christine M. Kelly, both at home.
Other survivors include her paternal grandmother, Florence (Thomas) Gift, Lower Gwynedd; her stepmother, Dolores M. (Wilson) Gift, Fort Washington; and her stepfather, Arthur S. Krasnoff, Exeter Township.
There is also her sister, Danielle M. Gift, Blacksburg, Va.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 1 p.m. in Immaculate Conception RC Church, 905 Chestnut St., Douglassville. There will be no viewing. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Berks Unit, 498 Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605. Dengler Funeral Home Inc., 144 N. Spruce St., Birdsboro, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Kelly
Sponsored by John, Cameron and Christine Kelly.
Cylithria Dubois
March 13, 2009
My Deepest Condolences to Lisa's Family. May Peace and Comfort be with all of you during this time. Lisa - Sleep Sweetly Fine Lady.
Jo Burzycki (LWH)
March 13, 2009
Dear John, Cameron, and Christine,
Thank you so much for sharing Lisa with us and allowing us to get to know her. She touched my life immensely and taught me how to live my own life with cancer with more grace, class, and love. For that I will forever be thankful to her.
You are missed Lisa and will always be remembered. Hugz girl.
Mrs. Amy Brown
March 10, 2009
Hi John, Cameron and Christine,
I am so sorry for your loss. Lisa was a wounderfull person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless you and may he wrap his loving arms around you at this hard time and always. I know her from a meeting we went to together. I enjoyed knowing her. If you need anything feel free to email me.Love & blessings, Amy Brown
Amy Payne
March 9, 2009
Rest in Peace, Lisa. You were a brave, strong, great woman. We admire and miss you. May your family be at peace.
Lisa Niedrowski
March 9, 2009
John, Cameron and Christine,
We were so very sorry to hear the news. Lisa and your family always had a special place in our hearts. My son Dylan was in Live and Learn with Christine and they were connected at the hip. We will keep you in our prayers and please let us know how we can help.
Sincerely,
Keith, Lisa, Dylan and Avery
Kari Hanscom
March 9, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone, but most especially John & the girls. May you all find peace and know that Lisa is watching over you.
Michelle Burkhart
March 7, 2009
To all of Lisa's family. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Chrishina
March 7, 2009
Lisa didn't know me but I read her blog. She touched my life and heart. I'm praying for you all. God Bless.
Lynn Coppola
March 7, 2009
Dear John, Cameron and Christine,
I work for DeVry and knew Lisa through her being a student and a Peer Advisor for us. I always admired her for her strength and the matter-of-fact way she spoke about her battle with cancer. She truly was not only a great student but an amazing person overall. I was glad to have had the pleasure of knowing her. She will be sadly missed by everyone. God Bless you Lisa and all your family and friends!
Sheila Rodney
March 7, 2009
John,
I am sorry for your loss, I will keep you and family in my prayers. Remember you are not alone, we will always be there for you and your 2 daughters.God Bless you!!
Bob Kelly
March 7, 2009
John, Cameron, and Christine,
We are very sorry for your loss, and wish there was a way to be there with you during this difficult time. If there was any way I could have made the trip up there, I would have. Please keep in touch when you feel like talking. If there is anything you need, just let me know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bob, Lisa, Bobby, and David Kelly
Dave & Cookie Daurelle
March 5, 2009
Dear John, Cameron & Christine,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Take confort in knowing that now you & the girls have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Natalie Trott
March 5, 2009
I knew Lisa only through reading her posts on Clusterfook. She touched so many with sharing her fight against cancer, and inspired lots of prayer. God bless her. I wish her family many prayers.
Kim Miller
March 5, 2009
I only knew Lisa through her blog, but she was such a genuine loving person. She will truly be missed. John and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers. My best to you all in this terrible time.
Amy Ives
March 5, 2009
I never knew Lisa personally, only through her blog and I am sorry for that. She came across as a very genuine and beautiful person. She touched my life so profoundly through her words that I will not forget her. My sympathies to her family.
Mattie P.
March 4, 2009
Lisa touched the heart and souls of many people. She worried only about her children and husband. I tried to reassure her that she will never be forgotten in their hearts and will always remember her as a loving, giving person. She had an infectious smile and was quick-witted. She said it like it was and was passionate about her family. I told her that I would share her story about ovarian cancer with every woman in my family and all of my female friends. She will be remembered always.
Denise (Smith) Bucciaglia
March 4, 2009
Lisa's Family:
Lisa and I were childhood friends. She lived a few doors down the street from me. I have so many wonderful memories of all the fun times we had together. My high school years would certainly have been dull without her in them! I can't begin to imagine the loss you are experiencing and my heart aches for all of you. I truly regret that we lost touch and never reconnected. I missed out on her wonderful life. From reading her blog, she was an amazing woman. Peace to you all.
Angie Segoviano
March 4, 2009
My condolences in this difficult time for John, Cameron and Christine. Lisa touched many, many lives and she will be remembered dearly.
She just left first, we will all catch up one day.
Denise Warfield
March 4, 2009
To John and Family"
I'm so sorry for your loss, You have my deepest sympathy
Julie Dean
March 4, 2009
John, Cameron and Christine, I am so sorry for your loss.
I only knew Lisa through her blog, and I was mostly a lurker at that. I enjoyed what she had to say and the way she said it. She will be missed.
Mary Bence
March 4, 2009
My condolences to the Kelly family. I, too, am a reader of Lisa's blog. I will miss her too.
March 4, 2009
Such a fighter! She will be sorely missed.
PAT DEMAY
March 4, 2009
JOHN, AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Leslie Merrick
March 4, 2009
My heartfelt condolences to all of you. Lisa touched my life and those of many, many others in ways that will never be forgotten.
Renee Cocchi
March 4, 2009
John, Cameron & Christine,
Lisa and I were great friends in high school and I'm sorry we lost touch. But from what I've read, she was as great a woman as she was a teenager! Lisa was crazy and lots of fun to be around. She never failed to make me laugh. I have many fond memories of our years together. Please know you have my deepest sympathies!
Sue Groscup (Bitler)
March 4, 2009
I graduated from Daniel Boone High School with Lisa, and will always remember the good times we had together. I recently reconnected with her through her blog, and was so glad I did. She will be missed.
Kristina
March 4, 2009
To Lisa's friends and family: I am sorry for your loss. I "met" Lisa through her blog and could not have found a more sincere person. You will be missed. Dearly.
Jen Schmiedeberg
March 4, 2009
Lisa will truly be missed.
My prayers go to her family.
Heather Hughes
March 4, 2009
My condolences to John, Christine and Cameron. Lisa was a wonderful woman and inspiration to many across the globe. She will be missed very much.
May you all find peace in this sad time.
Shannon Mahoney
March 3, 2009
Lisa we miss you and send our thoughts and prayers for your family.
Katie White
March 3, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I only know of you through clusterfook, but I feel as though I know you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughters.
Kathy U
March 3, 2009
I imagine Lisa has already started making angels laugh
Paul Martinson
March 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Lisa and all of her family. I was a reader of her Blog, and though I never knew her personally, I felt like I was able to get to know her through her writings.
Donna Colbourne
March 3, 2009
Be at peace Lisa, and to the family good memories will overwrite the bad. She will be missed!
David Terrey
March 3, 2009
Mr. Kelly and Family, our prayers and thoughts are with you and the girls in this time of sadness. I met Lisa just once and she was such a sweet person. Please know that we are praying for you. Please call if you need anything.
Julia Olafson
March 3, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
The Olafsons (Dave Julia Erik & Emily)
Debra Shaner
March 3, 2009
Although I only met Lisa this year to fille her SSDI case, I know now that God Had a Plan and I will be praying for your family.
If I can help in any way Please call me.
Maggie
March 3, 2009
I also knew Lisa through her blog. A wonderful friend and she will be missed greatly.
Donna M.
March 3, 2009
You are Loved and missed.
"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."
~Eskimo Proverb
Stephanie Sohn
March 3, 2009
I am a lurker on Lisa's blog. Never have responded . . . never commented. I have checked in daily on Lisa's blog. I found Lisa enchanting. Lisa was absolutely honest, clever and loving. She was as most mothers are. Worried about her children and husband. She was worried about if her girls would remember her on their wedding day . . . I certainly hope so. I do not suffer from cancer . . . however, I do feel her pain . . . please. Lisa was an ordinary woman, with cancer . . . with children . . . with a husband. Lisa was clever . . . gosh so so very smart and witty . . . she was a MOTHER and a WIFE that wanted to be remembered . . . to matter. I know she will be . . . remembered . . . she was so just Lisa . . . wonderful Lisa . . . sweet Lisa . . . honest Lisa . . . person . . . Lisa. . . mother Lisa . . . wife Lisa. . . . we remember you so sweetly Lisa . . . . Thank you, Lisa for being you. . . . you were compeletly understood, not understood . . . you. . .
jessica
March 3, 2009
I knew Lisa through her blog...she made a beautiful bracelet that I have and will wear in her honor...
-jessica
Cyndy Aleo-Carreira
March 3, 2009
Dude, Cam, and Teeny, there are so many of us out there who knew Lisa only from her blog. Thank you for sharing her with all of us. Know that there are people out here whose hearts break for you. If you need absolutely anything, all you have to do is ask.
Denise Powell
March 3, 2009
I only knew Lisa through her blog, but it felt as if we were old friends. She touched so many people through her blog. She was a strong woman...someone that her children can certainly admire and hope to be like. I'm sorry that she is gone, but so glad that she is no longer suffering. You will be deeply missed Lisa.
Kathy Barrett
March 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Lisa's family. Lisa was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed.
Ann
March 3, 2009
I came very late to reading Lisa's blog but once I started reading, I was hooked. She made me laugh and cry - sometimes all in the same post. She was special.
Chris Hutton
March 3, 2009
I am an online friend who had the honor of meeting Lisa in May, 2008 at TequilaCon. She had a way of making people feel comfortable in her presence and her laughter was infectious.
She will be missed.
My condolences for your loss.
Kyra Wilson
March 3, 2009
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm an "online" acquaintance, and just from the brief interaction I know that she was special. She will be missed.
Karin Williams
March 3, 2009
I only knew Lisa online, but her wit and wonderful sense of humor, along with her caring nature will be missed forever.
Trish Kley
March 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lisa will truly be missed.
Melissa M
March 3, 2009
I only knew Lisa through her blog, but she touched my heart with each entry she made. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with each and every loved one.
Susannah Hall Perry
March 3, 2009
Throughout her battle with cancer, Lisa was a beautiful example of grace, courage and strength. I, like so many, knew her only online but my life is better because she was part of it, however briefly. My heart goes out to John, Cameron and Christina. Your wife and mother was taken from you too soon but she was a truly amazing person. Peace and love to you all in this difficult time.
Margie Millard
March 3, 2009
John, Cameron, and Christine,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Please know that your mom, your wife, she was one heck of a lady and touched many lives with her words and her fight. My prayers are with you all right now.
Dr. Rona Michelson
March 3, 2009
I knew Lisa only through reading her blog, but her writing was so honest and open, it felt as if I really knew her. I particularly loved a video she posted last spring where she went through a series of gift she had received with wit and with joy and commented on them. I know that her loss will be felt by people all over the world.
Leanne Palmer
March 3, 2009
I loved being Lisa's Card Angel. I hope that my cards made her smile a bit. I am going to miss sending them to her.
John, Cameron, and Christine I am so sorry for your loss. She loved you all very much.
Nancy Graver
March 3, 2009
John, Cameron and Christine,
I will always remember Lisa as a strong, funny, beautiful person. I feel so lucky to have been a part of her life. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
Jackie Fortner
March 3, 2009
Lisa made a difference. Not everyone can say that. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Stephanie Hamid
March 3, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. I am thankful that I got a chance to know such a special person.
Dawn R.
March 3, 2009
To all of Lisa's family- thank you for sharing her with us. She truly was a gift to all who knew her. Lisa will always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sandi
March 3, 2009
I also met Lisa online and loved to read her blog.
I wish you, her family, peace.
Sandi
E. Robinson
March 3, 2009
She is missed. I am so sorry for this loss.
Beth Warkentin
March 3, 2009
What is required to be a friend? I think, that it's sharing one's hopes and dreams, their soul with another. Lisa made friends with so many, and so many made friends with her. I, for one, feel honored to have known her, and called her a friend, if only through her hopes, dreams and writing. I felt so honored to receive email from her. Lisa has been an inspiration to so many people, and we have been blessed to have her in our lives. I will miss her words, I will miss her.
Becky Z
March 3, 2009
lisa is dearly missed. she was truly an inspiration and a gift to many.
Lauren Beichner
March 3, 2009
I "met" Lisa online but through her blog I feel like she was a friend. I send my thoughts and prayers to all her friends and family. I will wear the bracelet she made for me and remember her always.
Gina
March 3, 2009
My thoughts are with Lisa's family. I didn't know Lisa personally, but through her blog. Her strength and courage was amazing. I hope all the memories that you have of Lisa, bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Kathy Miller
March 3, 2009
John, Cameron, and Christine,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom was such a wonderful person and loved the both of you so much.
Miss Kathy
Adam Avitable
March 3, 2009
Lisa,
You were loved and will be missed by all.
-Adam Avitable
Karl Erikson
March 3, 2009
John, Cameron, and Christine,
So sorry about your loss. Lisa was an amazing woman that touched many lives. My prayers are with you guys and if you need anything, just call.
Janet Schulze-Keener
March 3, 2009
John, Cameron & Christine,
I'll be remembering Lisa's friendly smile and easygoing laughter from days at Daniel Boone High School. She was a great friend to my younger sister Nancy. My thoughts are with your family.
Jill Kennedy
March 3, 2009
So very sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. She was such a bright light in everyone's life that she touched. I feel lucky to have known her. I will keep our fun memories with me always. Please let me know if there is anything at all that I can do to help you.
Jessica Bauer
March 3, 2009
To all of Lisa's family, and especially to John, Cameron and Christine, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. Lisa was a brave woman and she inspired many. If there is anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask.
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