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Mary Kelly Obituary
Mary L. Kelly, 91, of Hershey, passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at home.
Born on Aug. 4, 1930, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Buehler) Dunnigan.
Mary was the widower of Edward J. Kelly, since December 2016, after 65 years of marriage, and also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Dunnigan (Annie, deceased).
She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.
Surviving are her children, Patricia Langley (widow of Patrick), of Wilmington, Del., Edward Kelly (Diane), of East Granby, Conn., Kathy Black (widow of Troy), of Hershey, and Michael Kelly (Kathy), of Lebanon; brother, James Dunnigan (Barbara); and grandchildren, Daniel Langley (Nick Taylor), Jonathan Kelly (Destiny), Katie Kelly, Kevin Kelly and Christina Kelly.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at her church, 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Share condolences at BuseFuneralHome.com.
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The Fleming Family
November 25, 2021
Ed and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our prayers.
The SE Region Staff
November 24, 2021
Our Condolences to you and your Family Kathy
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