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Kelly McDowell Obituary
Kelly E. McDowell of South Abington Twp. died Tuesday at Leigh Valley Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of Kenneth J. McDowell of South Abington Twp. and Kimberly Kelly Bianco of Scranton. Kelly was a graduate of Scranton High School and East Stroudsburg University. She was a member of Church of St. Gregory, Clarks Green.
Also surviving are a sister, Samantha J. Harrison of Scranton; a brother, Ryan Bianco of Scranton; maternal grandfather, C. Martin Kelly of Glenmaura; aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Ann Marie "Nancy" Kelly; paternal grandparents, J. Kenneth and Jane Conaboy McDowell; an aunt, Kristie T. McDowell.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Gregory, 330 N. Abington Road, Clarks Green. Interment, Dunmore Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. to Mass time. In lieu of flowers. memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Poor, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.
Arrangements, Albert P. O'Donnell Funeral Home, 2025 Green Ridge St., Dunmore.
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Mary Lou and Jim Burne, Sarasota, Fl.
July 20, 2024
Dear Ken,
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of beautiful Kelly. It is so unnatural for parents to buy children and it happens so often. We know your pain and certainly hold you in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. RIP Kelly
kathy snyder
July 18, 2024
Ken And Family, So Very Sorry To Hear This Sad News. God knows how good of care you took with your daughter everytime, I seen you at regional. I Will Keep You All In My Prayers. She is in Heaven And At Peace. Kathy Snyder
Barb Kester
July 18, 2024
Dear Kenny, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious daughter Kelly. I can´t even imagine the pain you are in. Stay strong.
Joe Pivovarnik
July 17, 2024
So sorry for your loss
Allison Casey
July 17, 2024
So So very sorry for the loss of your daughter Ken I am going to be out of town at the time of the viewing so I won't be able to attend
Jimmy and Carole Curran
July 17, 2024
Kenny and family, Carole and I were saddened to hear of Kelly's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most sorrowful time. May your cherished memories of her bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. God Bless.
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