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Thomas Kelly Obituary

Thomas Edward Kelly, 69, of Butler passed away on Saturday at VA Butler Healthcare.
He was born Oct. 31, 1948, in Sewickley, and was the son of the late Norbert Kelly and the late Helen Hughes Williams Kelly.
Thomas worked as a salesman for Logan Candy Co., retiring in 2016.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where he served on the altar guild and was a greeter.
Thomas was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam.
In recovery for 40 years with the help of God, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Jan Stirling Kelly, whom he married on June 28, 1986; two stepdaughters who he loved dearly, Amber Holt and her husband, Tim, of Butler, Layne Norris and her significant other, Marc Mares, of Cabot; one brother, Ben Post of Louisville, Ky.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joanne Post; and a brother, Donald Kelly.
KELLY - As per his wishes, there will be no visitation or memorial service for Thomas Edward Kelly, who died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018.
Arrangements were handled by Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.
Memorials are suggested to the Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Addiction Center, 165 Old Plank Road, Butler, PA 16002, or Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Dr., Butler, PA 16001.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.


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Published by Butler Eagle on Aug. 28, 2018.

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Mike Franko

September 11, 2018

Jan,

Condolences to you, my dear friend. It seems like only yesterday I saw you and Tom at the VA and learned of his condition. My prayers are with you.

God bless,
Mike

Paul Cooper

August 28, 2018

Jan. and Family,
My sincere condolences to you all. Tom was a great guy and will be missed by all. All of us New York family members will miss him, his stories and sense of humor.

Alan and Patti Offstein

August 28, 2018

Jan,
Patti and I offer our condolences to you on Tom's passing. Tom was a great guy with a fantastic wit. We were very fortunate to have known you and him. May he Rest In Peace.

Holly Hinchberger

August 28, 2018

Layne and Family,
Sorry for you loss.Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Dave and Holly Hinchberger

James Zambroski

August 28, 2018

What sad and shocking news. Tom was there when I arrived 35 years ago and we'd been (long distance) friends since. A wonderful guy, an inspiring guy, a terrific friend. Sympathies to friends and family; I'm stunned but thank God for the opportunity to have known Tom Kelly.

Dave Griffith

August 28, 2018

Jan. So sorry for your loss. Peace and comfort to you in the days ahead. Dave and Lill

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