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John H. Kelly


John H. Kelly, 87, of 215 E. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City, died Monday in his home following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Regina (Coady) Kelly.

Born in Mahanoy City, he was a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Gorman) Kelly.

He was an Army veteran of World War II and a 1938 graduate of Mahanoy City High School.

Surviving with his wife are a son John, and his wife, Paulette, of New Boston; two daughters, Susan, wife of Jerry Honus of Mahanoy City, and JoAnn, wife of Thomas Heiler of West Lawn; and seven grandchildren.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times News on Jan. 28, 2009.

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