John R. Kelly

John R. Kelly obituary, Oakdale, PA

John R. Kelly

John Kelly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Richard F. Thomas- Robert W. Little Funeral Service Inc. - McDonald on Oct. 1, 2025.

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John Robert Kelly, 68, of McDonald, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, peacefully in his home.
John was born to the late Robert and Vivian (Lefebvre) Kelly, of Midway, on September 3, 1956.
John was a 1974 graduate of Fort Cherry High School. He married his wife of 45 years, Darcy(Cook), in August of 1979. John was a retired machinist and steel worker. He was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the McDonald Sportsman's Club. In recent years, John enjoyed watching his grandchildren compete in their various activities.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Brianne (Edward) Eiler, Shannon (Andrew) Grace, and Shaun (Cody) Kelly; grandchildren Grayson and Addison Eiler, Gavin, Caden, and Ethan Grace, and Carson Kelly; and siblings David Kelly and Tracey (William) Crewson; and several nieces and nephews.
All arrangements are private and entrusted to Thomas-Little Funeral Service, Inc., 314 W. Lincoln Ave., McDonald (724-926-2800).
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