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Etta Lois Kelso
1924 - 2025
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1924
DIED
2025
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Etta Kelso Obituary
Lois was born on July 20, 1924, to the late Irvin Earl and Lottie Adelia (Williams) Black in Mahoning.
She graduated from high school in Kittanning with the Class of 1942.
Lois enjoyed traveling and history. She lived and saw so many changes in 101 years of life, including: the Great Depression, living with no electricity, to working in New Kensington for Alcoa Aluminum Plant during World War II where she inspected the aluminum used to manufacture American war airplanes. She especially loved going to the city of Pittsburgh to shows while living in New Kensington.
After the men returned home from war, she came to Brookville where she began working for Sylvania.
Lois met the love of her life, Joseph Cook Kelso. They were married on May 6, 1950, in Templeton. Joseph preceded her in passing on September 7, 2017.
She spent the rest of her life as a wife and mother, always taking care of her family.
She was a member of the Brookville Presbyterian Church.
Lois is survived by one daughter, Lisa (John) Pozza; two grandchildren, Corey (Lisa) Kelso and Melissa Kelso; and one great-grandson, Airen (Sydney) Kelso.
In addition to her parents and husband, Lois was preceded in passing by one son, Alfred N. Kelso.
Lois's family would like to thank AseraCare Hospice for their attentive care and devotion during this difficult time.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Brookville Presbyterian Church, located at 100 White Street.
Final interment will take place at Jefferson Cemetery, Clover Township, Jefferson County.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the McKinney – d'Argy Funeral Home, located at 345 Main Street in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Brookville Presbyterian Church, or to AseraCare Hospice, 12664 US-19, Unit 1, Waterford, PA 16441.
Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com.
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