Mars, Pennsylvania
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...
Read MoreI 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.
Catherine Fischer
February 20, 2019 | Valencia
My condolences to Mrs. Kelley's family. She was one of the best teachers that I had at MHS. Rest in Peace, Mrs. Kelly.
Claudia Dixon
February 08, 2019 | Louisville, KY
Oh no! I loved Mrs. Kelly. She was by far the best teacher I ever had.
Sheila Larkin
February 08, 2019 | Student
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.
Paula Larkin
February 08, 2019 | San Jose
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.
Nancy Emmett Nalepa
February 07, 2019 | Petorlia, PA
Still can hear her saying save your blessing until after class when someone sneezed . Great teacher but tough at times Sandy Wentzel (former student)
sandy wentzel
January 26, 2019 | Butler, PA
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.
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...
John Abramovic
January 24, 2019
