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Shirley Kelly Obituary

Shirley Standen Kelly, 89, of Mars died Thursday at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler.
She was born Nov. 19, 1929, in Mars, and was the daughter of Calvin W. Standen M.D. and Freda Layton Standen.
She married Ariel D. "Buzz" Kelly in New York City, N.Y. on June 8, 1959.
Shirley was a 1947 graduate of Mars High School. She attended Grove City College and graduated with a B.A. degree in 1951 and received her master of education from the University of Pittsburgh in 1954.
She taught English for 35 years at Mars High School and retired in 1986.
She loved every minute of her teaching career. Reading and her dog, Autumn, were her main interests. She spent summers in Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada at their cottage from 1967 until 2018.
Shirley was a member of the Public School Employees' Retirement System. She was a member of Mars Area Historical Society, Evans City Historical Society, Butler County Historical Society and was active in the Valencia Historical Society.
She attended St. John Lutheran Church in Mars.
Shirley is survived by her husband, A.D. "Buzz" Kelly; and one sister, Beverlyanne Sacripant.
She also leaves behind her two sisters-in-law, Dot (Merle) Kelly and Cyndi (Douglas Schnell).
She was a special aunt to Yvonne (Steve Bland), Kathy (Rick Lavassaur), Debbie (David Doss), Beth (Jerry Parker), Gary (Suzanne) Kelly, Jeremy (Rhee) Schnell, Gabriel (Connie) Schnell, Clinton (Suzanne) Schnell; and many great-nephews and great-nieces.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers-in-law, Warren Sacripant DDS, Merle E. Kelly and Douglas Schnell; and a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Kelly.
KELLY - There will be a memorial service to be announced at a later date for Shirley Kelly, who died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019.
Memorial donations may be made to the VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, PA 16001, or to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053.

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Published by Butler Eagle on Jan. 15, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Kelly

32 Entries

Catherine Fischer

February 20, 2019

I will never forget. "I am you are he she or it is. We are they are" as she walked up and down the classroom.Generations of students owe her a debt of gratitude for the greatest teacher we ever had.

Claudia Dixon

February 8, 2019

My condolences to Mrs. Kelley's family. She was one of the best teachers that I had at MHS. Rest in Peace, Mrs. Kelly.

Sheila Larkin

February 8, 2019

Oh no! I loved Mrs. Kelly. She was by far the best teacher I ever had.

Paula Larkin

February 8, 2019

My favorite high school teacher, not the easiest one, but the best. It sounds as though she enjoyed her retirement, and I'm glad to hear that.

Nancy Emmett Nalepa

February 7, 2019

My deepest sympathy to you Buzz and your family. Shirley was an inspiration to all her many students, including myself, during her years of teaching at Mars. She was one of my favorite teachers.

sandy wentzel

January 26, 2019

Still can hear her saying save your blessing until after class when someone sneezed . Great teacher but tough at times Sandy Wentzel (former student)

January 24, 2019

We were both class members of the Mars High class of 1947. We have been to many of our Clara

We were both membe of the Mars High class of 1947. We have attended many functions of our class reunions. My prayers with the family. Ed (Sam) Miller

January 24, 2019

Mrs. Kelly was tough, but one of the best teachers I had. Positive thoughts and prayers to all.

John Abramovic

January 24, 2019

The BEST teacher Ever...Nobody even close...I respected her immensely...A great sense of humor...She really did have a huge positive effect on my life...

Linda Hespenheide Shoemaker

January 21, 2019

Mrs. Kelly was one of the very best teachers I had at Mars and beyond. Strict but respectful, embued with a great sense of humor and quick wit. Remember her all-over blush both when amused and when annoyed? Such the stickler for correct grammar and spelling and what a gift that was to all of us! She will be forever fondly remembered and quietly thanked each time I hear improper grammar.

Julie Hartzog (Schwan)

January 20, 2019

What I learned from Mrs. Kelly has stayed with me all of my life. Much of her teaching was passed to my children by me. She was a wonderful teacher who was eager to help you if you truly wanted to learn something. She will be missed. My condolences to Buzz and her extended family.

Robert Purvis

January 20, 2019

Mrs. Kelly was such a great teacher and helped me through the traumatic year after I had my hand amputated. She was my homeroom teacher and she and Buzz took me to some hockey games. She was a great credit to Mars High School as a graduate and teacher in both the old and new High Schools. She will be sorely misses by the community as a whole.

Forrest Munford

January 20, 2019

Mrs. Kelly was a wonderful teacher and person. I too remember the "first day door slam" on the first day of 9th grade English...I tell that story to my daughters and others all of the time. She was truly kind and wanted the best for her students. God's blessings and peace to her husband and family. MHS '79

Jim Harpel

January 19, 2019

Best teacher I ever had! She straightened me out forever! I will never forget her and how she actually turned my life around. She will be well remembered!

Jennifer (Ford) Blystone

January 19, 2019

One of my favourite teachers in high school. She had a marvelous sense of humor & made learning some of the most boring literature enjoyable. I won't ever forget how much she enjoyed reading & explaining Shakespeare to our English Lit class. Great lady, great teacher. The younger generations truly missed out.

Lori Lawther-Pritchard

January 17, 2019

Have to reiterate what my classmate Bill said about the "door slam"... yes, that certainly got your attention on the first day of class. I was rather shy, and probably a little intimidated by Mrs Kelly for a few weeks, but I soon learned, that if you put in the work, she was there to support you, and help you succeed. My condolences to her husband, and her nephews and nieces, I have a feeling that Mars will not forget her for awhile.

January 17, 2019

Mrs. Kelly was a wonderful teacher!! I can't begin to tell you how often I have thought of her over the years. any time that I sit and write something I often wonder if it would pass her inspection. considerring getting an A from her was almost impossible!! I have thought of her often over the years. I have often considerred stopping in to say hello to her. so sorry to read of her passing

steve Buehler

January 17, 2019

Mrs Kelly was one of the best and most memorable teachers I had at Mars High. She will be greatly missed.

Beth White Bakey

January 16, 2019

Mrs. Kelly was the absolute best teacher at Mars. She brooked no nonsense, and made sure that you learned the material. It was a pleasure to have had her as my teacher, and to have known her outside of the school. RIP Mrs. Kelly.

Dick an Shirley an Ethan Hite Heckard

January 16, 2019

This candle will burn on forever in her memory.

Shirley Heckard

January 16, 2019

We have known Shirley and her family a long time. She will be deeply missed. Keeping the family in our thoughts an prayers. What a great lady she was an always will be in our Hearts

Brian Huffman

January 16, 2019

Mrs Kelly was a great teacher I was honerd to have known her and be in her class she was a brilliant teacher.God bless.

Bill Steck

January 16, 2019

Miss Kelly was one of the best teachers I had and will never forget the famous door slam, to get your attention... She will be missed, The Mars students lost a great teacher when she retired. But the ones that had her in the 60's 70's and part of the 80's do know what I am talking about.

Nancy (Groom) Kushner

January 16, 2019

Shirley was our neighbor on Grand Avenue in Mars. Her Father was our Doctor for years. I stopped and visited with her when I was in town a couple of years ago and talked old times. She was a dedicated teacher and loved by all. God Bless you and your family in this time of grief.

Maria Paga-Sarti

January 15, 2019

I had Mrs. Kelly for an honor's english class in my senior year. We read Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. She was a great teacher, making Chaucer interesting. She was very serious but had a terrific sense of humor. RIP Mrs. Kelly. Enjoy heaven's library.

January 15, 2019

Best teacher at Mars High , not even close . I to this day use some of the lessons she taught us in Gr9Eng. Never knew we share a birthday and a Pitt degree.
Gray Weller MHS 72

Teresa Pugliese

January 15, 2019

Mrs. Kelly was the fabric of Mars High School; loved and respected by all her students. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to visit with her twice this past summer. She was a wonderful human being who loved teaching and wanted her students to succeed. She will be greatly missed.

Teresa Worsen Pugliese

Maureen Armstrong

January 15, 2019

Shirley was a dear lady who was known to us for many years on her trips to Gore Bay. Our sincere condolences to her husband Buzz. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Alf, Ted and Maureen Armstrong

Karen Filson Barber

January 15, 2019

Shirley was such a special friend to me while living in your home for 3 yrs. when I was still a teenager. She taught me right from wrong and weak from strong (as the song goes). I loved her dearly, she was such a special person. I am so sorry for your loss.

Susan (Dash) Nething

January 15, 2019

Mrs. Kelly was the best teacher I ever had. I learned more in her class than any other class. She was very kind and understanding and was a friend as well as a teacher. She was a dear lady and I will miss her a lot.

John Cortopassi

January 15, 2019

Mrs Kelly was one of my teachers in 9th grade english, she taught me a great deal in her class, besides the spelling and vocabulary quizzes, I learned some first hand discipline from her, she never had any trouble with me, in fact, she made me feel comfortable after a while. She was such a respectful person, and I will truly miss her. I had her colleague Mr. Clingensmith , who was right across the hall from her classroom. Our class of 1984 will always remember Mrs. Kelly for the contribution she made to starting us through our high school years.

Sean Sinclair

January 15, 2019

Mrs. Kelly was one of my favorite teachers at Mars; I had her for Humanities English in my senior year, (as well as the 9th-grade English class that everyone takes), and I greatly enjoyed it. She definitely made a positive impact on my life.

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