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Joan Kelly Obituary

Joan M. Kelly, 78, of Daytona Beach, Fla., passed away July 31, 2015. Joan was born in Jessup, Pa., and attended Marywood College in Scranton, Pa. She graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital, School of Nursing in Carbondale, Pa. She had affiliations with Seton Institute in Reistertown, Maryland, Children's Hospital in Washington, D.C., and the Tuberculosis Unit Hamburg Hospital, Hamburg, Pa. As a registered nurse, Joan began her career at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton. She then became a shift supervisor at St. Joseph's Hospital. After marrying Larry Kelly and moving to Johnson City, N.Y., she became an ICU nurse at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Joan and Larry moved to Daytona Beach for Larry to work at General Electric. Joan was raising Larry Jr., with Ann on her way, and Pat soon to follow… "Irish Twins." After their fourth child, Chris, was born, Joan returned to nursing as an office nurse for Dr. David Simes and on weekends at Halifax Medical Center as an emergency room nurse. She then went back to work full-time with Health Care of Volusia County as an admission nurse. One more son, Mathew, was added to the mix, as Joan continued to work her full-time job and to have an active role with St. Paul's Parent Association. She became president of St. Paul's Parent Association and president of Booster Club at Father Lopez High School. As an involved parent of five, she managed to feed many of the football players. You could always count on the Kelly house for a good meal with Joan's cooking! Joan then moved her nursing career to Humana Hospital as director of social services and discharge planning. At Humana she was promoted to develop and implement a pilot program for Senior Friends that grew to 8,000 members. She had the opportunity to participate in Hillary Clinton's Conference on Aging in Washington, D.C., and was appointed to the North East Area Florida Council on Aging board of directors. After Humana Senior Friends, Joan was then hired as a consultant at Halifax Medical Center for program development and implementation of Passport Club. In 2000, she was the first woman president of the Oceanside Rotary Club. She served as a delegate to the National Convention of Rotary in Buenos Aires. Joan was chairwoman of the board for Good Samaritan. She has volunteered for Florida Association Directors of Volunteer Services Inc., Extended Family Inc./Adult Day Center, Our Lady of Hope Church-Ministry of Mothers and Eucharistic minister. She was on the board of Stewart Marchman/ACT, Warm Center and had taken an active role in planning the annual Christmas parties for children of mothers that are in drug rehabilitation. She was a member of GE Wives Club.

Joan's true passion was her family. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Larry Kelly. Of all of her accomplishments, Joan was most proud of her five children and 11 grandchildren. Her children are Larry Kelly Jr. (Dara), Ann Michele Saour (Paul), Patrick Joseph Kelly (Kathy), Christopher Kelly and Mathew Kelly (Angela). And her grandchildren whom she loved greatly are Erin Fabrizio, LJ Kelly, Paul Kelly, Nick Fabrizio, Kaitlyn Kelly, Anna Kelly, Josh Kelly, Brendan Kelly, Hayden Kelly, Ryan Kelly and Noelle Kelly. And added to that was her love for her seven granddogs.

A visitation in her honor will be held Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, at Lohman Funeral Home Daytona, 1423 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach, Fla., from 4 to 7 p.m., with Wake Service at 7. The Mass of the Resurrection will be held Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, at noon at the Basilica of St. Paul, 317 Mullally St., Daytona Beach. Entombment will follow at Daytona Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Stewart Marchman-ACT, WARM Center at www.smabehavioral.org/. Arrangements are under the careful direction of Lohman Funeral Home Daytona. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com.

Published by Scranton Times on Aug. 2, 2015.
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Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Joan was a wonderful person and loved and respected by so many people. She will be greatly missed.

Mary Anne Jackson-Trumbull

August 19, 2015

Larry and Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Joan. Joan was always full of love and warmth. She will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rema Ruddy-Cole

August 9, 2015

Larry, I was so sorry to hear that your precious Joan passed away. She was truly a great lady.

Kathy (Spreckelsen) Sachs

August 6, 2015

We send our love and prayers to the entire Kelly family. May your Mom watch over you all. Hugs.

Kim and Joe Gruber

August 5, 2015

Larry,

Sorry to hear of your loss. Joan was a great women having worked with her and you at GE.
very sorry for your loss

Dan Ensminger

August 5, 2015

Larry So sorry to hear of the loss of Joan. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Martin Parise

August 5, 2015

Larry, so sorry to hear of Joan's passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God bless .

Joe Coleman

August 4, 2015

Chris,
I love what you said when I called you an hour after Ms. Joan passed: "She is smiling with the Angels". I know she is. What a smile. I will miss her

DAWN FIELDS

August 4, 2015

Larry and family So sorry to hear of the loss of Joan.You are in our prayers.She is at peace now Aunt Hazel Sokalsky and family

August 4, 2015

Dear Family,

I am saddened to read of Mrs. Kelly's passing. Her unselfish service to her family, church, and the greater Daytona Beach area are testimony to the wonderful and thoughtful woman that she was. May her love continue to shine in your hearts and bring you comfort during this most difficult time. She now rests in the hands of the Lord and will undoubtedly enjoy her heavenly reward for a life well-lived.

Dennis and Christine Brown

August 3, 2015

We are sorry that illness keeps us from joining you in honoring Joan. She will always be in our memories as the anchor of the big and boisterous Kelly Clan, ready to keep thing calm and more ready to share a laugh and kind word. There aren't many like her and we are the better for having known her.

Mary and John E. Evans

August 3, 2015

Larry and family .My condolence to you at the loss of your wife and moM. i GRADUATED WITH YOUR Joan from St jos and went to work with her at moses Taylor. my husband Tom worked with you @GEin binghamton

mary wivell lipko

August 3, 2015

John Critelli

August 3, 2015

Erin Robinson

August 3, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lorraine Thomas

August 3, 2015

Larry,
Ellen and I were so terribly proud to call Joan a dear friend. You
and your incredibly wonderful family were so fortunate to have
had her in your lives for all these years. Please know that you
are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Ellen and Jim O'Shaughnessy

August 3, 2015

So sorry to hear about Joan. You know we loved her and are so sorry we didnT stay in touch a lot more. Our deepest sympathy to all the Kelly clan
Jerry &Barbara Glickstein

August 3, 2015

Dear Larry,
How sorry we are to hear of Joan's passing. She was a great person who gave a lot of energy to many causes. I know first hand her joy in the annual Women's Club gift giving to WARM. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Dick and Barbara Nelipowitz

August 3, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the kindest families one could ever meet.

Andy Thomas

August 3, 2015

Larry and Family; our prayers are with you. Joan was a
great lady and it was an honor to have known her. God bless you and the family.

Bill & Cindy Capehart

August 3, 2015

Larry,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife Joan. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,
Tom & Debbie Ruddy
Sincerely,
Tom & Debbie Ruddy

August 3, 2015

Larry, I was deeply saddened when I heard of your loss. You and Joan were such a memorable part of our Pocono experience, I looked forward to our chats and lunches every year when you came to the races. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Joan will certainly be missed by all.

Ernie Laskosky

August 3, 2015

Larry and family, Our hearts and prayers go out to you in your loss of your dear Joan.. She was a special lady that made a difference in this community. She will be missed by all. God bless the Kelly family.
Don and Betty Kane Daytona Beach

August 2, 2015

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR WIFE & JRS MOM

AL & DOROTHY LOKITZ

August 2, 2015

SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR WIFE & JRS MOM

August 2, 2015

Larry,
I'm so sorry to hear of your wife passing. While I did not know her I know you and how you must feel. You have my sympathy and you are in my prayers.
Your friend,
Don Howell

Donald Howell

August 2, 2015

To all the Kelly family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. What a beautiful person who touched so many people in so many wonderful ways. A true angel on earth. Cherish the many wonderful memories you have and keep them always in a corner of your heart.

May you feel God's strength and love in the coming days.

with love and prayers Jay and Barb Van Rhee

Jay&Barb Van Rhee

August 2, 2015

We are so very sorry for you loss. We pray that God will comfort you during this difficult time.

Fred and Pru Holmes

August 2, 2015

We send our thoughts, prayers and sympathy on the death of your dear wife/mother/grandmother to all the Kelly family.
Karen & Jim Albright

Karen Albright

August 2, 2015

Larry, we're so sorry to hear about Joan. She is in our prayers.
Bernie Ryan & Mary Kopley

Bernard Ryan

August 2, 2015

To the entire Kelly Family:
There are simply no words to express the pain and grief we feel at the loss of your beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to everyone. She was simply amazing and loved by everyone who had the privilege to know her. Your loss will be shared with an entire community. We share in your suffering. May God see you through the difficult days to come, and your beautiful memories lift your spirits in time. We Love you all so very much.
Always here for you,
Gaynor and Gia

Gaynor and Gia Dore

August 2, 2015

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