Diane L. Kelwaski

Diane L. Kelwaski obituary, Jamestown, NY

Diane L. Kelwaski

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Diane Kelwaski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lind Funeral Home, Inc. on Dec. 8, 2025.
Diane L. Kelwaski, 77, of 225 Chautauqua Avenue, died Friday December 5, 2025, in UPMC Hamot surrounded by her family.
She was born April 19, 1948, in Jamestown, a daughter of the late Frank and Rose Passanise Renzi.
Diane owned and operated Creative Touch, a craft store in Jamestown.
She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed trips to the casino.
Surviving are three daughters Malica (Dave) Johnson of Jamestown, Christine (John) McCauley of Warren and Deanna (Brian Wilson) Kelwaski of Jamestown; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; her brother Frank Renzi of Falconer and her dog Bandit.
Beside her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Kelwaski, Sr., whom she married October 21, 1967, and who died December 19, 2019; a son JR Kelwaski; grandson Carsyn Rockwell and a sister Sandy Renzi.
A celebration of life will be held from 1-5 pm Tuesday at the Chautauqua Lake Fishing Association, Celoron.
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9 E Chadakoin Pkwy, Celoron, NY 14720

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