Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly obituary

Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc. on Aug. 15, 2025.

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Michael (Mike) Kelly, 69 of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, transitioned to eternity on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Michael was born December 26, 1955, to the late Clyde C. Kelly Sr. and Viola Flowers Kelly. Michael was a 1973 graduate of McKeesport Senior High School and later attended the Community College of Allegheny County, South Campus on a basketball scholarship. He worked at LaRosa Boys and Girls Club, U.S. Steel Irvin Works, and retired from General Motors, where he worked for over 30 years.

Michael enjoyed sports of all sorts. He was an avid tennis player and golfer. He enjoyed the outdoors and started to try his hand at pickleball. Michael loved family time and enjoyed making up games and watching the kids and later the grandchildren compete for small prizes. He loved attending the grandchildren's sports events and school activities and was very proud of their accomplishments.

He is survived by his former wife Robin Marshall Kelly of McKeesport, PA., and their 4 daughters: Kia Stone, Michelle (Troy) Thomas, Starr (Eric) Harper, Whitney Kelly (Mark Wilburn, Jr.); 10 grandchildren; and a beloved son-in-law Johassa Stone, and bonus cousin/son Jamie Pena. Michael is also survived by siblings Margaret Banks of Youngsville, NC., James (Louise) Kelly of McKeesport, PA, and Phyllis Kelly of Wake Forest, NC., and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Michael was preceded in death by brothers Clyde Kelly, Jr., Charlie, and David Kelly, and sister Betty Lee.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Bethlehem Baptist Church, 716 Walnut Street, McKeesport, PA., where the Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM.

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