Robert A. Kelley

Robert A. Kelley obituary, Houston, PA

Robert A. Kelley

Robert Kelley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd. on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Robert A. Kelley, 52, of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born, August 30, 1972, in Washington, a son of the late Robert A. Walker and Marguerite Jane Kelley. Rob was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and attended the Thaddeus Stevens School of Technology for Masonry. Mr. Kelley was a self-employed home remodeler and had formerly worked for Golden Living Nursing Home and Don's Appliances. He enjoyed playing the slots at the casino, playing poker with friends, bowling, softball. Rob's passion was cooking and grilling and sharing his meals with the entire neighborhood. Surviving are two daughters, Roshanda Kelley of Orlando, FL and Cierra Kelley of Bentleyville; two grandchildren, Nyla Beadle and Jayden Bell; two sisters, Lisa Kelley of Pittsburgh and Josephine Walker of California; two brothers, Daryl Kelley (Denise) of Washington and William Kelley of Strabane; his companion, Patricia Signorini of Canonsburg; two stepsons, Andrew Bashur and Kamori Sadler both of Canonsburg; a stepdaughter, Danesha Glendenning (Kenny) of Canonsburg; four step grandchildren, Christian, Zyan, Zyonna and Jazere; Carl "Skip" and Linda DiSibio who were like parents; many nieces and nephews; and his dog Bugsby. Deceased are a sister, Shannon Bennett and his God son, Jayden Anderson. Friends will be received from 5 to 8:00 p.m., the time of service, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342.
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