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Charlene Kelly Obituary
Sister Charlene Kelly, RSM, a member of the Mid-Atlantic Community of the Sisters of Mercy, died peacefully Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Mercy Center Dallas, after a brief illness.
Sister Charlene was born May 14, 1931, in Newry and was the daughter of Pius and Ethel (Costlow) Kelly.
Sister Charlene graduated from Mount Aloysius Academy in Cresson and received her degree in elementary education at Misericordia University and her master's degree from Marygrove College, Detroit, Mich. Sister Charlene entered the Sisters of Mercy in Dallas on Sept. 8, 1949, and professed her vows March 12, 1952.
Sister Charlene ministered in primary education in the Dioceses of Altoona-Johnstown, Brooklyn, Rockville Center and Scranton.
She was principal in Northern Cambria Catholic School in Spangler. For 24 years, Sister Charlene was the registrar and academic advisor at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson. Her years at Mount Aloysius were a great joy to her as she used her gifts and talents in directing student in their course of study leading to graduation and to the careers that followed. Being in close proximity to several members of her family in Western Pennsylvania added joy to her ministry.
Sister Charlene returned to Mercy Center in Dallas in 2015 where she participated energetically in the life of prayer and presence with all residence. Her willingness to take on many needed tasks will be remembered by the staff.
Sister Charlene is survived by her sisters and brothers, Gladys T. Glunt, Sister Jane, RSM, Constance Dolinski, all of Newry, Mary E. Hetrick, of East Freedom, Dolores R. Simpson and Eileen M. Hileman, both of Duncansville, Rebecca Elias, of Strongsville, Ohio, Louis F., of Duncansville, Richard T., of Harrisburg, Gerald E., of Staatsburg, N.Y. and John P., of Medina, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Charlene; and brothers, Patrick and Michael.
The celebration of her life will begin at Mercy Center Chapel in Dallas on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, with a prayer service at 9 a.m. followed by visiting until 10:15 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at the Sisters Cemetery on the campus of Mount Aloysius College in Cresson at 4 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Center, P.O. Box 370, Dallas, PA 18612.
Condolences can be sent to www.eblakecollins.com.
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May 11, 2017
Sending love and deepest sympathy during this difficult time. May the "God of all comfort" help you cope and give you strength and peace. 2 Corenthians 1:3,4
Catherine Bertschi-Schneider
May 7, 2017
My condolences to the Sisters of Mercy and to the entire Kelly family on the passing of Sister.
In addition to being my brother Bobs 1st grade teacher in 1955, she also took care of my sister Ginny (Sr Virginia Bertschi RSM) during her 4 year battle with cancer in 2009- Charlene was 80 years old at the time.
She was a remarkable woman to whom I was privileged to befriend and get close to during my sisters illness. I loved hearing her stories of coming from such a large family and the order there was in that home. She also taught me how to properly load a dishwasher.
I spoke to her last week and planned to visit her this week, not realizing her illness was at the late stage it was.
God Bless you Sister. You taught me much. ❤ Rest In Peace. I love you.
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