Geraldine Kelley

Geraldine "Geri" Kelley, 78, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Kelley was born on June 30, 1947, in Sharon, PA, and was a 1965 graduate of Farrell High School. Geri was a longtime employee of the former S&S Processing, Hubbard, OH.

She married her husband of 60 years, Patrick Kelley, on April 24, 1965. He survives her at home. They enjoyed traveling, going to casinos and attending Pat's annual Navy Reunion.

Geri was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Sharon. She was also in the ladies auxiliary of the American Legion, Post #299, and VFW, Post #1338, both in Sharon.

She was an avid Bingo player, and in her younger years, bowled in the Wednesday morning league at Sunset Lanes, Farrell.

In addition to her husband at home, Geri is survived by a son-in-law, Paul Phillips, of Hubbard; two grandsons, Bradley and Bryan Phillips; a sister-in-law, Kathy Puhala, of Sharon; four nieces and nephews, Jim Ginther (Patti), of West Middlesex, Lisa Ferencik, of Sharon, and Sara and Daniel Puhala, both of Pittsburgh; and many great-nieces and nephews.

Geri was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary (Uhalie) Puhala; a daughter, Kathleen M. Kelley Phillips; a brother, William Puhala; and a nephew, Dave Ferencik.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1338, 439 East State St., Sharon, PA 16146.

Calling hours will be 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday (11/20/2025) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Funeral service will immediately follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home, with Rev. James Power, officiating.

Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.